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Possessory Liens: Enforcement and Collateral Recovery
The Texas Legislature has enacted possessory lien statutes in the Texas Property Code to protect service providers who perform work on personal property such as motor vehicles, boats, and aircraft. This article is limited to the liens available to service providers who repair, tow and store motor vehicles. The purpose of this article is to Read More
Read MoreA Better Understanding of Custody Designations
When discussing family law matters with individuals outside of the legal field, it is not uncommon to hear people incorrectly describe the types of custody designations. Reasonably so, as the definitions of the various types of custody designations or “conservators” (a person who has some rights or obligations with respect to a child) are somewhat Read More
Read MoreDivorcing a Narcissist
According to the Mayo Clinic, narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. “But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that’s vulnerable to the slightest criticism.” The DSM-5 criteria for Read More
Read MoreCommon Law Marriage in Texas
Common Law Marriage in Texas — Traditional Versus Informal Marriages Common law marriage is not the term recognized by the State of Texas. It’s called an Informal Marriage and is covered under the Texas Family Code in Sections 2.401 through 2.404. For the purposes of this article, however, we will still use the familiar term, Read More
Read MoreDivorce Mediation in Texas – What is it, and How Does it Work?
Divorce mediation in Texas is defined as the attempt to settle a legal dispute through a third party mediator who works to help the parties find a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediation process is non-binding, which means the case will only be settled if both parties agree. Divorce mediation in Texas does not always result Read More
Read MoreReverse Mortgages in Texas: An Overview
This article provides an explanation of reverse mortgages in Texas, how they work, and the eligibility requirements — it will also discuss the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage. Reverse Mortgages in Texas — An Explanation Many homeowners have accumulated equity in their home and consider encumbering their home with a reverse mortgage. A Read More
Read MoreGrandparent’s Rights in Texas
What are grandparents’ rights in Texas when it comes to custody or visitation in a difficult situation? The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild often plays an important role in the lives of both individuals. In unfortunate situations involving either the death or divorce of a child’s parents, the relationship between a grandparent and Read More
Read MorePredatory Lending Practices by Bank of America Corp
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case involving alleged predatory lending practices by the Bank of America and whether a municipality, the City of Miami, may file a suit for economic damages under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The City alleges that the bank’s predatory lending practices disproportionately affected minority communities. Read More
Read MoreHow Do I Communicate with my Family Lawyer
The number one complaint clients have about their lawyers is that they do not return phone calls and emails. In ethics seminars and continuing education, lawyers are constantly reminded of the importance of communicating with their client. So why are so many lawyers so bad at it? There is nothing more personal or important than Read More
Read MoreWelcome Cody Lewis!
Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant would like to welcome Cody Lewis to our firm! Cody comes to us from Beasley, Hightower & Harris in Dallas, Texas. Cody works tirelessly to uphold his client’s values, interests, and objectives while providing them with the highest level of information to achieve their objectives. Cody will be practicing Civil, Read More
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