Dragon on Gold

From Bogotá to Texas Courts: Enforcing Colombian Business Judgments in Harris

Michael BusbyMichael BusbyJuly 25, 2025

If you've won a case in Colombia—whether involving energy, agriculture, manufacturing, or international business—the real battle may just be beginning: enforcement.

Protecting Your Property Rights: Immigration and Asset Seizure in Falls County, Texas

Protecting Your Property Rights: Immigration and Asset Seizure in Falls County, Texas

Immigration

The U.S. government can theoretically pursue your assets—including bank accounts and property—for immigration violations in Falls County, Texas, but this almost never happens in practice. You're far more likely to face other immigration consequences. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA § 274D) The federal government has authority to impose civil fines on noncitizens who:

Elsa Soto

Elsa Soto

Read more
Are Your Assets at Risk for Immigration Violations in Dickens County, Texas?

Are Your Assets at Risk for Immigration Violations in Dickens County, Texas?

Immigration

The U.S. government can theoretically pursue your assets—including bank accounts and property—for immigration violations in Dickens County, Texas, but this almost never happens in practice. You're far more likely to face other immigration consequences. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA § 274D) The federal government has authority to impose civil fines on noncitizens who:

Elsa Soto

Elsa Soto

Read more
7 Hidden Texas Debt Collection Strategies Rockwall County Banks Use

7 Hidden Texas Debt Collection Strategies Rockwall County Banks Use

Judgment Collections

When collecting on a judgment in Rockwall, creditors face significant challenges due to Texas's generous exemption laws. These protections shield debtors from financial ruin, but knowledgeable creditors—particularly financial institutions and child support enforcement agencies—can effectively navigate these regulations to recover debts. This comprehensive guide examines Rockwall's property exemptions and provides actionable strategies for each category, including powerful tools like bank levies and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) that can access otherwise protected assets in specific situations.

Michael Busby

Michael Busby

Read more
Using a Texas Document to Claim a Deceased Relative's Bank Account in Nigeria

Using a Texas Document to Claim a Deceased Relative's Bank Account in Nigeria

Apostille

When a relative dies leaving money in a Nigerian bank, a family in Texas quickly runs into two problems at once: the bank will not release the funds without Nigerian estate authority, and the Texas documents proving the death and the family relationship are not automatically recognized in Nigeria. Both problems have a process, and getting the order of steps right saves months.

Michael Busby

Michael Busby

Read more
Apostille for a Bank Account or Inheritance in Pakistan

Apostille for a Bank Account or Inheritance in Pakistan

Apostille

When a relative dies in Texas and leaves a bank account in Pakistan, or when you need to operate or close a Pakistani account from the United States, the bank will ask for US documents that are properly authenticated. A Texas death certificate, proof of relationship, or a power of attorney has no legal effect in Pakistan until it is authenticated for use there. This page explains how the apostille works for Pakistan and what a Pakistani bank generally expects.

Michael Busby

Michael Busby

Read more
Are Your Assets at Risk for Immigration Violations in Borden County, Texas?

Are Your Assets at Risk for Immigration Violations in Borden County, Texas?

Immigration

The U.S. government can theoretically pursue your assets—including bank accounts and property—for immigration violations in Borden County, Texas, but this almost never happens in practice. You're far more likely to face other immigration consequences. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA § 274D) The federal government has authority to impose civil fines on noncitizens who:

Elsa Soto

Elsa Soto

Read more
From Mexico to Texas Courts: Enforcing Mexican Business Judgments in Harris

From Mexico to Texas Courts: Enforcing Mexican Business Judgments in Harris

Judgment Collections

If you've won a case in Mexico—whether involving energy, agriculture, manufacturing, or international business—the real battle may just be beginning: enforcement. A Mexican judgment is only as powerful as your ability to collect on it. That means turning a foreign court decision into an enforceable, collectible asset in Texas.

Michael Busby

Michael Busby

Read more
Academic Calendar & Standard Possession Order Guide for Cherokee ISD

Academic Calendar & Standard Possession Order Guide for Cherokee ISD

Standard Possession Order

This free resource provides parents in Cherokee Independent School District with essential information on coordinating Standard Possession Orders with the school calendar. Understand how possession schedules align with academic calendars to minimize confusion and conflicts between co-parents. I’m Michael Busby, a dedicated Houston family law attorney focused on helping parents manage child custody, visitation, and child support issues. If you’re looking to harmonize your custody schedule with school calendars, this guide is crafted with you in mind.

Michael Busby

Michael Busby

Read more
Protecting Your Property Rights: Immigration and Asset Seizure in Wilson County, Texas

Protecting Your Property Rights: Immigration and Asset Seizure in Wilson County, Texas

Immigration

The U.S. government can theoretically pursue your assets—including bank accounts and property—for immigration violations in Wilson County, Texas, but this almost never happens in practice. You're far more likely to face other immigration consequences. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA § 274D) The federal government has authority to impose civil fines on noncitizens who:

Elsa Soto

Elsa Soto

Read more

    Essential

    Always on

    Language preferences, your privacy choices and secure confirmation of consultation requests.

    Turning off tracking that has already loaded refreshes this page. Finish any form entries before saving a change. Privacy policy