USCIS’S NEW ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new policy change that allows USCIS officers to deny any application, petition or request without issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). This new policy change...
WHY YOU NEED UNINSURED (UM)/UNDERINSURED MOTORIST (UIM) TO PROTECT YOURSELF
There are many types of auto insurance from minimal to full coverage, to protect your damages. Most states, like Texas, require car owners to carry liability insurance or the minimum car insurance. With liability insurance, recovering all damages caused by a driver...
FATIGUE: A DANGEROUS FACTOR IN TRUCKING ACCIDENTS
Commercial trucks can become dangerous weapons on the road to smaller vehicles and pedestrians, weighing up to 80,000 pounds. Thus, it is extremely important for all truck drivers to be properly trained and have the ability to drive these trucks for long periods of...
Should I get a Prenup?
Texas Law allows parties to have a premarital agreement, or prenup, between both people so they may enter into a contractual agreement regarding property issues and other matters prior to marriage. This contract remains in effect during marriage and in the event...
PROCEDURE FOR DIVORCES IN TEXAS
Divorces are scary to think about and can be a very difficult process. Although your attorney will ease this burden for you by handling your case, it is great to understand the entire process. First step is filing the Petition for Divorce in a Court that has the...
PERSONAL INJURY – THE BASICS OF PREMISE LIABILITY CASES IN TEXAS
If you were hurt on someone else’s property because of that property owner’s negligence, carelessness, or recklessness, then you are entitled to recover all your damages including medical expenses, physical pain, mental anguish, and lost wages! There are different...
CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION AND WHO GETS THE DOG
One of the most heated debates in Family law is who gets to keep the child(ren). There are numerous considerations and factors outlined under Texas law for attorneys and judges to consider, however, the prevailing factor is what is in “the best interest of the...
Modification of Divorce Decrees
Either party in a divorce decree may seek to change child support or custody in a prior decree. The requirement to modify a decree is to show a material, substantial, and continuing change of circumstances. The burden to prove this test is upon the person who...
CAR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PREGNANT WOMEN AND PRETERM BIRTH – PERSONAL INJURY
Pre-term birth has been linked to car accidents involving pregnant women. Also prevalent with such accidents are increased chances of high-risk birth, internal bleeding, vaginal bleeding, placenta detachment, and severe pain in the abdominal/pelvic region. It...
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Sharma & Associates, P.C. has represented thousands of individuals in various cases throughout the last 20 years. Sharma & Associates, P.C. began as a general practice firm, handling an array of cases including Business Law, Business Organization Law,...
FAMILY MEMBER DETAINED BY ICE: WHAT NEXT?
First things first, try to calm down. It's easier said than done, but trust me, stressing yourself out will only make things worse. Once your family member is processed he or she will likely call you. Once they call you, be sure to collect from them their "A Number."...
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FOR AUTO ACCIDENTS
If you or anyone you know has been involved in an auto accident, know your rights! Steps to take: Call the police and get a police report filed! Wait for the police to arrive. Get the name, phone number, license plate number, driver’s license number, and insurance...