by admin | Oct 22, 2010 | Foreclosure, SCRA
SCRA Installment Contract Protection A servicemember who, prior to entry into active duty, entered an installment contract for the purchase of real or personal property (including motor vehicle), is protected under the SCRA if the servicemember’s ability to make...
by admin | Oct 4, 2010 | Foreclosure
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...
by admin | Sep 23, 2010 | Foreclosure
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...
by admin | Sep 12, 2010 | Guardianships, Probate
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...
by admin | Sep 10, 2010 | Adoption, Family Law
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...
