In this episode, attorneys Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com and Mac Pierre-Louis discuss the concept of “stability” in the context of family law cases. Danielle, a family law attorney in Texas, explains that judges look at various factors when assessing a parent’s stability, including the child’s living situation, school enrollment, and the parent’s relationships and financial […]
EP274 Withholding Kids – What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus? With Dannielle Simms
In this episode, attorneys Mac Pierre-Louis and Dannielle Simms discuss the legal concept of a writ of habeas corpus, which is used to return a child to the parent with the superior right to possession. They explain that this remedy is often necessary when one parent is withholding a child from the other parent in […]
EP273 H-1B Visas: What Are They and Why the Uproar? With Andy Semotiuk
H-1B Visas: A Sudden Controversial Debate Over America’s Workforce The H-1B visa program has been a topic of intense debate recently, with strong opinions on both sides. This visa allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, often in the tech industry. The program aims to fill gaps in the American workforce […]
EP272 Custody: My Child is 12. Now What? With Dannielle Simms
Attorney Dannielle Simms of the Simmslawgroup.com discusses with Mac Pierre-Louis the topic of child custody preferences in Texas, particularly when a child reaches the age of 12. The discussion covers the legal framework around a child’s preference, the process of the judge interviewing the child, and the factors the judge considers in determining the child’s […]




