Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 FAQ

Q: How will the law help struggling homeowners keep their homes? A: Through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an estimated 400,000 borrowers in danger of losing their homes will be able to refinance into more affordable government-insured mortgages. The...
Federal Mortgage Assistance Programs

Federal Mortgage Assistance Programs

FEDERAL PROGRAMS The Housing and Economic Recovery Act, Public Law 110-289, was passed on July 30, 2008. It created the HOPE for Homeowners program. It is effective from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2011.  In February 2009, President Obama introduced the Making...
Guardianships in Texas

Guardianships in Texas

What is a guardianship? Guardianship is a judicial proceeding in which a person or entity may be granted full or limited authority over an incapacitated person (ward) to promote and protect the well-being of the ward and/or the ward’s estate. The guardianship should...
Adoptions in Texas

Adoptions in Texas

There are a variety of ways for Texans to enlarge their families through adoption, including placement by the state through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, placement by a licensed agency, placement by the child’s birth parents (“private...

Online Links for Adoption

There is a lot of information about adoption on the Internet. Here are a few trusted sites: www.adoptionattorneys.org – American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a well-regarded organization of adoption attorneys across the United States and Canada. www.cradleofhope.com...