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Month: March 2020
Child Custody and Possession Questions Answered by the Texas Supreme Court
Since many schools now have an extended spring break due to the Coronavirus, some parents are asking whether such extension alters child visitation/possession rights contained in their divorce decree. Bexar County courts have answered that question in a recent general...
Video and Telephonic Hearings Authorized by Texas Courts and the Social Security Administration
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Courts as well as the Social Security Administration have authorized the increased use of telephonic and videoconferencing proceedings. The Social Security Administration has been equipped for remote hearings for years, but...
Texas Supreme Court Halts Evictions Statewide due to COVID-19
Due to the chaos inflicted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Texas Supreme Court has issued an order halting eviction proceedings statewide until April 19, effective immediately. At the end of the period, the chief justice can choose to renew the order. There is one...
There is Help for Workers Affected by the Coronavirus or School Closures
On Wednesday, March 19, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which contains four key provisions: Free testing for the Coronavirus with no deductible or co-pay; Two weeks of paid sick leave for people affected by the virus...