Like everyone else, I have to be careful with my money, and, whenever possible, I try to do a job myself rather than hire a professional. There are plenty of outlets to help you do it yourself in order to save a buck, including TurboTax, Home Depot, … [Read more...]
DIVORCED OR WIDOWED? Words matter
One of the common ways divorce litigation ends is with mediation. Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution encouraged by the Texas Family Code and the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. In mediation the parties meet with a neutral who … [Read more...]
The Paperwork
As gut-wrenching as a divorce can be, once the court signs the decree you're only half done. You have to file paperwork with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, the Texas Department of Public Safety Drivers License Bureau, Social Security and so many … [Read more...]
The Importance of and Accurate Inventory and Appraisement
One of the most important aspects in a divorce case is the preparation and filing of an accurate sworn inventory and appraisement of community and separate assets. The inventory and appraisement, otherwise known as an “I&A,” is a document which … [Read more...]