We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
Immigration is a highly complex and constantly changing area of the law. There are many who promise easy solutions. However, anyone seeking legal representation in the immigration field should contact an experienced immigration attorney. Sarah Brooks Law Firm provides peace of mind; assuring clients that we will completely evaluate and explain all legal options.
At Sarah Brooks Law Firm, PC, our attorneys will guide you through the detailed and difficult process of obtaining lawful permanent residence. We help with adjustment of status (applying within the U.S.) and consular processing (applying outside U.S. borders).
Whether you are pursuing U.S. citizenship through naturalization or you are at risk of deportation and require removal defense services, we will walk with you through the whole process to ensure success and positive results in your case.
Our multi-cultural immigration attorney is well suited for providing legal counseling and services in virtually every area of immigration and immigration-related law. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and also licensed to practice in all Immigration courts.
Sarah Brooks Law Firm, PC is constantly following the changes in immigration law. As political action is taken, the lives of immigrants are deeply affected. Sarah Brooks
Law Firm, PC will provide you with constant up to date information on what the political changes means for you and your family.
Sarah Brooks Law Firm is staffed with members who are bilingual in English, Spanish and Swahili.
Your immigrant status determines which family members qualify for family-based immigration. In most cases, you must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder (lawful permanent resident) to file a visa petition on behalf of the foreign relative seeking entry. In order to sponsor a relative, you must prove that you are able to support the relative at 125 percent of the mandated poverty line, and that the person seeking entry is related to you in one of the following ways:
At Sarah Brooks Law Firm, PC, our attorneys will guide you through the detailed and difficult process of obtaining lawful permanent residence. We help with adjustment of status (applying within the U.S.) and consular processing (applying outside U.S. borders).
We are dedicated to standing by our clients throughout the entirety of their cases. You have an ally in the fight for your family’s rights. Let a member of our legal team assess the possibilities for your case during a consultation at our office. We offer flexible appointment times in order to accommodate your family’s already busy schedule, and can also accommodate your financial need by providing Payment Plans that will fit your budget.
We are proud to provide our clients with comprehensive representation in most family law matters. Some of the specific types of cases that we handle are listed below, though we handle many other types of cases for our clients as well.
Divorce
Choosing a divorce lawyer is a critical and key decision you will have to make if you want to emerge from a divorce with the best outcome possible. Keep in mind that “best outcome possible” is a highly relative term. Generally speaking, you want to come out of a divorce with something more than the shirt on your back and ideally, with something closer to an equitable distribution of property, and other real assets are nice, too. It is not a pie-in-the-sky best-case scenario. If you do hard work now, it will pay off later. Of course, money is always a factor, but money spent on a good attorney is money well spent. Oftentimes money not spent here will cost you much more in the end, so picking a lawyer deserves your utmost consideration at the initial early stages. Still, for any budget, there are points to consider when selecting a Lawyer.
Post-Divorce Issues
At Sarah Brooks Law Firm, we urge clients not to hesitate to request a modification of the divorce decree when financial or other conditions change. People’s lives are not set in stone. The legal system allows for modifications to a divorce decree to handle alterations in the lives of divorced couples and their children.
Alterations in the lives of a divorced couple can arise because of job changes, location changes, or changes in the needs of the children. For example:
The result of a modification request can include an increase or decrease in the amount of child support paid, an adjustment to the visitation schedule, a change in the child custody arrangements, or a requirement for supervised visitation.
Adoption cases are among the happiest cases we handle at Sarah Brooks Law Firm. We help families navigate the complex adoption process and do all the legal paperwork that makes a child theirs forever. We’ve all heard of cases where families have lost children who have been living with their adoptive families for years due to mistakes in the adoption process.
One of our jobs as adoption attorneys is to ensure that a full and final termination of the biological parental rights is made so there is a greatly reduced chance for anyone to come back later and make a claim (valid or invalid) to a child in your home.
We also make sure all appropriate Texas approvals are obtained. By helping families mitigate and minimize risks, we can take a joyous occasion for families and help ensure that it stays that way.
We also help stepparents adopt the children for whom they are already serving as role model and care-giver. Stepparent adoptions are often called adoption-terminations, since the biological parent’s rights need to be terminated first before the stepparent can adopt the child.
Adoption-terminations are appropriate in cases where the biological parent is not involved in the child’s life and does not want to pay child support. In cases like these, an adoption-termination brings legal standing to a parent-child relationship that already exists.
A paternity action can be initiated either by the father or the mother of a child born out of wedlock. The mother of the child may initiate a paternity action in order to receive child support payments from the father. The father of the child may initiate a paternity lawsuit in order to receive visitation rights and to obtain legal standing for the father-child relationship.
The first part of a paternity action consists of providing evidence, including DNA testing, to determine the father of the child. Once paternity is established, the rest of the suit determines legal rights and obligations of the father.
The parent of a child born out of wedlock is responsible for child support payments, which generally continue until the child graduates from high school or turns 18, whichever is later. In Texas, child support payments are determined by the following statutory formula.
The statutory guidelines provide a starting point – 20% of net resources for one child. Other considerations used in determining child support include the age and needs of the child, the ability of the parents to contribute to the support of the child and the number of children the paying parent is supporting – both inside and outside of marriage. Absent a court finding otherwise, the maximum amount of child support in Texas is $1,500 per month. Child support continues until the child completes high school or turns 18, whichever comes later.
The payer of child support generally also provides health insurance. Families split deductibles and co-pays. Any private school expenses are usually split.
Modification of Child Support Order
At Sarah Brooks Law Firm we urge clients not to hesitate to request a modification of child support order when financial or other conditions change. People’s lives are not set in stone.
We can help parents file applications to modify the existing support orders if there are changes in circumstances. Changes related to child support can include:
To adjust support payments in light of new situations like these, our attorneys can help. We can help determine whether you have grounds to seek a modification of divorce decree and we can request a modification of the child support order or decree on your behalf.
Sarah Brooks Law Firm knows how emotionally-confusing, frustrating, and dangerous domestic violence can be. Family disputes have, unfortunately, become all too common and tension at home can inexcusably lead to outbursts of violence. If you or a loved is suffering from domestic violence, let our family law practice handle your legal needs while we work to stop the violence and protect you and your family.
Domestic violence laws protect the rights of individuals threatened or abused by spouses, former spouses, family members, or individuals related by “affinity”— a removed family relationship such as unrelated, unwed parents of a child.
Depending on the type of abuse involved, the victim of domestic violence can file a criminal or civil charge against their attacker, or file for a temporary or permanent protective order to:
Failure to properly respect a court issued order of protection results in mandatory arrest of the person who it is issued against. It is an effective method to stop domestic violence before it starts, but the process for convincing a court to grant one can be complex and difficult. Because the subject of the restraining order can be put under mandatory arrest, the courts require specific evidence for most criminal restraining orders relating to domestic abuse.
Contact Sarah Brooks Law Firm , where our family law attorney wants to help you protect yourself by offering personal, friendly, and professional legal services for a reasonable fee.
If you want to change your name outside of marriage or adoption, you must petition the court. Your name is your legal identity. In the court’s eyes, changing your name is really changing your legal identity. The court’s role is to make sure you are changing your name for a valid reason.
If you need assistance with legal name change, call us and we can quickly and efficiently accomplish a name change on your behalf.
Nonmarital Cohabitation Agreement
Nonmarital Cohabitation Agreement protect the property and assets of a non-married couple. We understand the importance of creating documents that protect your assets before, during, and after living with another individual. Our firm strives to compose efficiently and effectively documents that reflect your needs and goals.
Not all situations require an agreement; however, marital agreements may be beneficial in many instances. A member of our legal team is happy to discuss the specifics of your legal concern and what, if any, type of agreement may be advantageous for you, now and in the future.
Premarital Agreement / Prenuptial Agreement
Getting married is one of the most important things people do. Hopefully, it reflects a deep emotional commitment because it also truly changes the participants’ legal status. By understanding your rights and obligations as a married person you may more fully appreciate the step you are taking. Before you marry, consulting an experienced family law attorney can help identify any future issues that you need to resolve now to keep you and your beloved on the path of matrimonial or relationship bliss.
Couples who are considering marriage may benefit from talking to an experienced family law attorney about the advantages of a premarital (also called prenuptial). Although not very romantic, premarital agreements are an effective tool for defining the legal relationships between two people, particularly as it relates to property. Generally, the intent of the agreement is to create a framework for handling money and property issues during the marriage and a roadmap for property division should the marriage eventually terminate.
Separation Agreement
A marital separation agreement, also known as a property settlement agreement, is a written contract dividing your property, spelling out your rights, and settling problems such as alimony and custody. A marital separation agreement may be drawn before or after you have filed for divorce — even while you and your spouse are still living together.
The typical separation agreement, or a stipulation of settlement resolving a divorce should state whether the agreement is to survive the judgment of divorce as a separate contract, or whether it should be merged and incorporated into the judgment of divorce thus allowing for modification similar to a court order.
Convert Separate Property to Community Property
At any time the spouses may agree that all or part of their separate property owned by either or both spouses is converted to community property. The agreement to convert separate property to community property must be signed, must identify the property to be converted and is enforceable without consideration.
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If you or someone you know has been involved in a serious accident in Texas, Sarah Brooks Law Firm, may be able to help you. For your convenience Sarah Brooks Law Firm offers you a Free Case Review. For immediate assistance, please contact us at Tel: 214-888-6834 or stop by our office conveniently located at 2727 LBJ Freeway, Suite 330, Dallas, TX 75234.
Sarah Brooks Law Firm has experience in dealing with insurance companies and handling accident claims. We are familiar with all of the techniques that the insurance companies may use to influence you to settle quickly and for less compensation. Insurance companies have a team of investigators, adjustors, agents and legal help to protect them. As the accident victim, you need your own team of legal experts to protect you.
Because of the complexities involved in automobile accident cases, it is important that you act quickly and contact an attorney with any questions or issues. Proving negligence takes an investment of time, experience, and resources, advantages that only a qualified attorney can provide. At Sarah Brooks Law Firm, our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through vigorous and forceful legal advocacy.
When people sustain serious injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents, it can be devastating. They often wonder who is going to pay their medical bills and how will they support their families during the time they are recovering. Our car accident lawyer can offer critical advice in preserving evidence and preparing your case.
By working with experienced car accident lawyer, victims can have some control and participation in ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.
Under Texas Law, if you have been injured in a vehicle accident that was caused by another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be entitled to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Please call the knowledgeable lawyer at Sarah Brooks Law Firm for a free assessment of your case. We have offices conveniently located at 2727 LBJ Freeway, Suite 330, Dallas, TX 75234.
Immediately following the accident, you should be thoroughly examined by a doctor, since seemingly minor injuries often develop into major health problems. Even if you do not have any broken bones, cuts, lacerations or bruises, you may have sustained a connective- tissue injury; which could lead to long term adverse effects if left untreated. The at-fault party’s insurance company is responsible for paying for all of your damages that were a result of the accident.
Accident victims and the families of those who have died in traffic-related accidents face a challenging situation that is further complicated by the complex Texas insurance laws and legal issues. As a business, insurance companies are primarily concerned with limiting their payout and your needs are secondary. While the insurance company may present what you think is an attractive settlement offer, it is in your best interests to contact an attorney who will put your needs before the insurance company interests. It is always best to discuss your situation with a skilled attorney before you decide to enter into discussions with an insurance representative.
Recoverable damages associated with car crashes vary from state to state. Texas automobile accident victims and survivors may sue for damages from the operator(s) of the other motor vehicle(s) involved when one of the following criteria is met:
If the person responsible for your injuries does not have insurance coverage or their coverage does not sufficiently provide for your damages, you may be entitled to collect un-insurance or under-insurance from your own insurance. The Insurance Company will then pursue the amounts paid out to you from the Defendant. This process is referred to as subrogation.
Most automobile accident litigations in Texas are civil actions against someone who is negligent. In automobile mishaps, negligence is the failure of a vehicle operator to exercise due care which resulted in an accident, injury or death. Although it is a difficult allegation to prove, our lawyers are experienced in demonstrating negligence by preparing the proper documentation, interviewing witnesses and presenting a case that meets the criteria for negligence established by Texas law. If the accident was caused by a vehicle defect, you may also be eligible to receive punitive damages from the manufacturer and/or supplier.
The professions in which malpractice can occur require specialized training and study, and professionals in these fields must exercise a high degree of judgment in performing tasks generally beyond the skill of laypeople. In addition to medicine, these professions include dentistry, accounting, engineering, and architecture. Medical malpractice lawsuits often involve more serious injuries than those involving other professions.
Medical malpractice is the most common type of malpractice lawsuit. It typically involves the negligence of a physician or other health care provider while diagnosing or treating a patient. In the past, courts decided whether a physician’s conduct was negligent by comparing that conduct with the practices in the locality where the doctor worked or with the practices of his or her field of medicine.
These comparisons made it difficult for injured patients to win malpractice lawsuits. Other doctors who could describe the practices in the locality were often reluctant to testify against their colleagues. More recently, courts have applied a national standard for professional conduct when determining whether malpractice occurred.
A small proportion of medical malpractice cases result from the intentional misconduct of the physician, such as improperly touching a patient who is unconscious. However, plaintiffs who are harmed in such a manner typically charge that the physician committed battery, an intentional tort, rather than alleging malpractice. A physician may also commit malpractice by doing something without obtaining the patient’s informed consent. For example, a doctor may commit malpractice by giving a patient an experimental drug without first informing the patient about potential risks or side effects, and then obtaining the patient’s consent to use the drug.
