What is a "CASA" Volunteer?
“CASA” stands for “Court Appointed Special Advocate”. CASA workers are volunteers who give their time in order to be a “special advocate” for abused and neglected children who have been removed from...
View ArticleInformation about the New 2012 Immigration Policy- Where to Look
On June 15, 2012, a new immigration policy was announced by President Obama. This policy states that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will not deport certain young people who would be...
View ArticleLegal Resources Available in Conroe for non-lawyers
The law library in Conroe Texas now has legal videos available for people who want to represent themselves in court, or want to just increase their legal knowledge. The following videos are now...
View ArticleHospital Staff, Biological Parents, Birth Parents, and the Newborn!
Years ago, dealing with a hospital during the birth of a baby about to be adopted could be quite an ordeal. The procedures (if there were any) varied widely. Smaller hospitals may not have ever...
View ArticleWhy Having a Power of Attorney can be CRUCIAL for You
TRUE OR FALSE If you have a valid current will and have all your important papers organized then you have adequately protected your family and business in the case of your disability or death. ANSWER:...
View ArticleGet it in Writing!
We often have clients come to visit us with legal troubles who shake their heads and say, “I KNEW I should have gotten that in writing!” In some situations, having a contract isn’t just a good idea,...
View Article"Standing Orders" in Texas Divorce Cases
"Standing Orders" are orders that are automatically in effect as soon as a divorce is filed. These orders are court orders and have all the force of law. Even though neither party requested them,...
View ArticleWhy you shouldn't wait until after the New Year to Start your Divorce
If you know that divorce is imminent, you may be tempted to wait until after the holidays. In some cases, that is a wise decision. However, waiting until January may not be the best decision in...
View ArticleWhy it is so important to have a legally valid Donor Contract or Gestational...
Family law is a complicated area of law, even when the subject is a nuclear family in which the two people involved are both biological parents of the children in the family. However, even more...
View ArticleIs your Ex Spouse Ignoring Court Orders? What to do
If you have a final court order and your ex-spouse is ignoring the orders, you should consult a Texas family law attorney to discuss whether you should consider a Motion to Enforce. A Motion to...
View ArticleBeing "Complete and Detailed" isn't always the Best Idea!
It’s good to be conscientious and to be clear in your writing. However, you should also keep security in mind. Years ago, it was common to include complete Social Security Numbers in important legal...
View ArticleRussian Adoption Ban
We were saddened to learn about the Russian government's ban on adoptions of Russian children by U.S. couples. Over the years, we have been fortunate to have had a role in helping several of our...
View ArticleWant to Know About Texas Guardianship?
The Texas Young Lawyers Association has resources for legal information to the general public. The following excerpt answers questions about Texas guardianship. GUARDIANSHIP What is a...
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Vlog: Terminating the rights of an absentee parent
blogedit1.wmv Watch on Posterous Can you terminate the rights of an absent parent? What if s/he is willing to sign legal documents that they agree? Why would the state of Texas get involved and...
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Vlog: Updating Your Will
blog.wmv Watch on Posterous A new year brings new changes. Does your will need to be updated? Has your family grown or reduced since the last time you revised your will? Find out what other situations...
View ArticleBest of The Woodlands voting begins today!
To Kalish Law Office's Woodlands Texas area clients and friends. Please vote for us on Woodlands Online's Best of The Woodlands for 2013! We are under "Professional Services" "Legal". This is a great...
View ArticleWhat to do if you are being stalked
This information is from the Client Page of the Journal of the State Bar of Texas. How to know if you are being stalked. What is a "terroristic threat"? What are the steps you should take if you...
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Celebrating 29th Aniversary
Kalish Law celebrates twenty-nine years of serving the community. Find out for yourself how dependable our legal experience is. Permalink
View ArticleInternational Adoptions down due to Many Factors
According to Time Magazine, the number of international children adopted by American families has dropped 60% since 2004, due to changes in the developing world. These changes include 1) reform...
View ArticleMoving to a new blog
We will now only be posting blogs on blogspot. Make sure you visit us at http://kalishlawtexasthewoodlands.blogspot.com/ to stay up with the most current legal events and how they might affect you....
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