What is asylum? Asylum is the legal protection available to a person who has fled their native country to escape persecution under five special circumstances: race, religion, nationality, political opinion, and membership in a particular social group. Asylum is available when someone is present in the United States. Someone who is still outside the United States would apply for refugee status. Although many countries have committed to the Convention Against Torture and other treaties that will not return a foreign national to their home country if they are likely to be tortured or killed, … [Read more...]
5 Things To Know About Child Support In Texas
Child support is a requirement that can be applied in any state. However, Texas tends to have its own version of child support that is a bit different from several other states, according to the Law Offices of Springer & Lyle. For instance, here are five of the more notable differences: Texas tends to put significant weight on which parent physically has care of the child, and that means the parent with the less amount of in-person care time or non-custodial becomes the paying parent. Parents have a limited ability to agree between each other for lower support payments. Texas … [Read more...]
Contrasting the Perverse Incentive of Family Law and Collaborative Divorce
The Conflict Incentive There is a dirty secret in some family law cases, one that clients only learn about long after they’ve retained counsel, and sometimes only after they look back at the pain, stress, and expense of their divorce. The secret is that some family lawyers have a perverse incentive. Attorneys bill clients by the hour to solve their problems. That means they get paid more if the clients have more problems. Quite simply, lawyers have an economic incentive to create conflict to bill the file. Sure they have a lawyers’ creed that says they will … [Read more...]
What Do I Ask An Attorney Before Hiring On In My Personal Injury Case?
If you’re searching for a personal injury attorney to represent you, you’ll be confounded by the multitude of lawyers purporting to be experts in the field of personal injury law. When selecting an accident attorney, don’t be afraid to ask these questions, and beware if any answer you receive isn’t satisfactory: HOW MANY CASES LIKE MINE HAVE YOU HANDLED? You want an attorney that concentrates their practice in personal injury. The laws and processes involved in injury cases are always changing. You want quality representation from an attorney that’s fully familiar and fluent with the … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In Texas?
To be eligible for a legal divorce in the State of Texas, you must be a resident for at least 6 months and have lived in the county where the case will be filed. There is a 90 day hold on divorce case filings prior to petition. Exception to the residency rule in Texas resident, are those parties residing outside of the state while in the military. The state does not recognize legal separation as part of a divorce petition. Texas is a "no fault" jurisdiction, so that wrongdoing is not part of the consideration by the court. Divorce petition orders will be signed by the court, even where one of … [Read more...]
Can I Afford A Divorce?
You might feel that you can’t afford a divorce, but Springer & Lyle might be able to help you and work with you. The fact is that any divorce can be costly, and if you take the risk of representing yourself, your divorce can ultimately be even costlier. Don’t Try it on Your Own Most divorce cases will be stressful. There might be considerable tension between the parties, child custody might be contested, income might be hidden to reduce the child support obligation and terms and conditions of visitation can even come to issue. These aren’t issues that you want to address alone while … [Read more...]
Texas Rising Star Joins Springer and Lyle Law Firm
Denton Attorney Joins Springer & Lyle Law Firm Daniel Abasolo, a Denton attorney, is joining the Springer and Lyle, LLP. Abasolo returns to the firm after spending some time at a larger firm and then operating his own private practice. Abasolo was a member of Springer Lyle in 2012 and rejoins to focus on family law and business transactions. He has focused much of his career on family law, earning recognition as a Rising Star in family law by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2015 and 2016. Mr. Abasolo has also distinguished himself in family law mediation, and has invested over 100 hours … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Related Errors
The number of pharmacy and medication related errors in the United States are frightening. Estimates are as high as 30 million a year because billions of prescriptions are filled every year. Prescriptions are obtained through doctors, over the internet or even through the mail. Although most of the errors are harmless, others result in illness, injury or fatalities. What concerns our law firm is the fact that nearly all pharmacy and medication errors are preventable. Springer & Lyle is the premier personal injury law firm in Texas, and we can guide you or your family member through the … [Read more...]
I Have Been In An Accident – Now What?
Being involved in a car accident or truck accident can be a very traumatic experience especially if the accident was not your fault. If you have been involved in an accident and you been injured, it is common to have questions regarding the legal course of action. Springer & Lyle is available to answer your questions, such as who pays for the damages and who will be responsible for the medical bills. It is a good idea to understand some of your basic rights in case an accident happens. Here are some helpful tips: What is Personal … [Read more...]
What to Expect in Your Personal Injury Claim
When you have been injured, you want a quick recovery, both medically and financially. No one desires a drawn out legal battle that devours your time and leaves you wondering when you can pay your bills. Even though the process is not always quick, knowing what is going on behind the scenes can make the waiting easier. The attorneys at Springer & Lyle can help you navigate the challenges of the system and ensure it goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. I. Investigation Once you hire counsel, there is a period of time where you will be asked to submit information. Because … [Read more...]