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4 Legal Issues to Consider in Starting a Business
AS THE ECONOMY BOOMED, many completed dreams of starting their own business and others invested in those starting a business. If either applies
Number of Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay Likely to Increase
Proposed changes from the Department of Labor to overtime laws are likely to result in more change in the pockets of many employees.
Employee or Independent Contractor?
The U.S. Department of Labor has recently changed its approach to answering this difficult question. Read Ed Silverstein’s article “New guidance about independent
Non-Compete Agreements: Even Jimmy John’s Requires Them
Often times, employers require their employees to sign non-compete agreements that are designed to restrict an employee’s post-employment competition. Typically, these agreements restrain employees
Does your Company Dress Code Need Alterations?
If your company has not updated its dress code policy this year, it’s time to do so. On June 1, 2015, the U.S.
Understanding Divorce Law: Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
During a divorce, many questions arise. One of the biggest: who gets the house? The family home is a centerpiece, a place filled
Is Inheritance Community Property in Texas?
Texas is one of the few community property states in the United States. For many people, this is worrisome. If you stand to
How to respond to divorce papers in Texas
Getting served with divorce papers in Texas rarely feels neutral. Even if you expected it, the moment the paperwork is in your hands,
Who gets the house in a Texas divorce? The factors at play
For many people, the house is the hardest part of a divorce to think about. A family home is a source of stability
What does terminology in Texas mean regarding conservatorship?
If you are involved in a Texas custody case, the word “conservatorship” may come up. In Texas, courts use the term conservatorship instead
Do both parties have to agree to divorce in Texas?
No. In Texas, one spouse can move forward with a divorce even if the other does not agree. That often surprises people, especially
Understanding Divorce Law: Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
During a divorce, many questions arise. One of the biggest: who gets the house? The family home is a centerpiece, a place filled
Is Inheritance Community Property in Texas?
Texas is one of the few community property states in the United States. For many people, this is worrisome. If you stand to
How Hard Is It to Get Spousal Support In Texas?
How Hard Is It to Get Spousal Support in Texas? Your Guide to What You Need to Know Divorce can be complex. This
How to respond to divorce papers in Texas
Getting served with divorce papers in Texas rarely feels neutral. Even if you expected it, the moment the paperwork is in your hands,
Who gets the house in a Texas divorce? The factors at play
For many people, the house is the hardest part of a divorce to think about. A family home is a source of stability
What does terminology in Texas mean regarding conservatorship?
If you are involved in a Texas custody case, the word “conservatorship” may come up. In Texas, courts use the term conservatorship instead
How Hard Is It to Get Spousal Support In Texas?
How Hard Is It to Get Spousal Support in Texas? Your Guide to What You Need to Know Divorce can be complex. This
What you need to know about grandparents’ rights in Texas
The relationship between grandparent and grandchild is a precious one. Spoiling grandkids, guiding them as they grow, and being an active part of
Can you deny visitation as a custodial parent? The possibilities and consequences
Texas family law recognizes both strict enforcement of visitation rights and critical exceptions for child safety. While courts generally mandate adherence to custody
What are my rights as a possessory conservator in Texas?
In Texas, the law outlines parental rights and responsibilities using terms like Managing Conservator and Possessory Conservator, each carrying specific duties, rights, and
Why You Need a Summer Break Possession Schedule
We know you’re so excited to spend more time with your family this summer. But before you can do so, you should build
Why Pro Athletes Need Prenuptial Agreements
The travel, the stress, the money—all of it combines to push many athlete marriages past the breaking point. When a high-profile athlete gets divorced,
Top 3 Reasons Why Mediation Might be the Right Option for You
CONTRARY TO THE GLAMOUR, excitement, and vindication portrayed by courtroom dramas, litigation is rarely all it’s cracked up to be. As a board-certified
Reasons to Consider Mediation in a High-Net-Worth Divorce
For divorcing couples, significant assets create significantly different sets of concerns. There may be privacy issues, business interests, tax issues and wealth/estate planning
Getting the Most Out of Mediation During the COVID-19 Crisis
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, we must continue to adapt and find ways to solve problems without endangering public health and
Albin Roach is Now Albin Oldner Law, PLLC
It has been a great season of prosperity at Albin Roach but the season has run its course. While we greatly appreciate Laura