The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act is a federal workers compensation program designed to provide benefits to individuals who contracted an occupational disease through exposure to toxic chemicals or substances while ... [Read more...]
Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation (DCMWC)
The Federal Black Lung Program, administered by the Division of Coal Minne Workers' Compensation, is a federal program that serves coal miners and their survivors who are currently receiving federal workers' compensation benefits, or who have filed a ... [Read more...]
Taxation of Non-Immigrants with H-1b Status
An H-1b visa gives employers the opportunity to hire temporary foreign workers in certain specialty occupations. The H-1b is what is known as a "non-immigrant" visa, meaning that workers in the United States under this type of visa are not seeking ... [Read more...]
Texas Divorce Law—The Basics
When you are considering filing for a divorce in Texas, it's important that you understand some of the basics before you file. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions. Do You Have to Be a Texas Resident? If So, For How Long? The Texas ... [Read more...]
Divorce in Texas – An Overview
Thinking about filing for divorce in Texas? Here are some things you'll want to know. Qualifications to File in Texas Texas law requires that one of the parties reside in the state for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of a ... [Read more...]
The Higher Divorce Rates—Doctors or Businessmen?
Though most people perceive that doctors are more likely to be involved in a divorce than individuals in other professions, a recent study actually suggests otherwise. The study, , published by The BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal), examined ... [Read more...]
Parents of “Affluenza Teen” File for Divorce Again
The parents of a Texas teen who escaped incarceration through the use of an "affluenza" defense have filed for divorce for a second time. Fred and Tonya Couch, the father and mother of Ethan, obtained a legal divorce before the young man killed four ... [Read more...]
Tax Strategies for Divorce
A divorce can have significant tax ramifications, so it's important that you plan accordingly. Here are some tips. Child Support and Alimony Payments It's important to understand the tax implications of both child support and alimony ... [Read more...]
Successful Strategies for Moving On after a Divorce
In the aftermath of a divorce, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut. You may, rightfully, feel a tremendous sense of loss or failure. Here are some suggestions to help you turn your divorce into a positive event in your life: Take time to get to ... [Read more...]
Choosing Where You Live after Divorce because of Your Children
When you are involved in a divorce and there are minor children, one of your worst fears, as a non-custodial parent, is that your relationship with your children will suffer. Even if your relationship with your ex is strong, or he/she encourages ... [Read more...]