Why do you like Collaborative? I was first trained in Collaborative Divorce in 2000. I realized that I had always been handling my cases in a style similar to collaborative. My goal was to help clients come to a solution that was custom made for their family and not based upon what a judge, who does not know the family, decided was best for their children. What have you learned about this … [Read more...]
4 Tips for a Smooth Divorce
Little steps that can make a big difference in how smoothly your divorce goes In the years that I have been practicing family law I have realized that we, as lawyers, can become somewhat desensitized to the emotions that a client feels. There is the first time they see a copy of the divorce petition that has been filed by their spouse. There is the first time they meet with an attorney. The first … [Read more...]
Do I Really Need an Attorney to Help Me with My Divorce?
When I hear this question from potential new clients my immediate thought is “Well, it depends on what you mean by the word ‘need.” Technically speaking, no one is required to have an attorney represent them in any legal matter. This is a free country and people are free to represent themselves in legal matters, regardless of whether that is a good idea or not. The real question is whether you … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Separate Property Before Divorce
When dividing assets in a Texas divorce, it’s helpful to know what’s community property and what’s separate property. There are steps you can take before a divorce to designate your separate property as yours. As anyone who has spent any time in Texas knows, Texas is a community property state. In the event of a divorce, the presumption is that all property owned at the time of divorce is … [Read more...]
Five Things to Know Before Your First Meeting with an Attorney
Before your first meeting with an attorney, knowing what to expect will help you determine if the attorney is the right one to help you settle your divorce. Coming in to see an attorney for an initial consultation can be overwhelming, especially in the context of a divorce or other personal family law matter. Knowing what to expect before that first meeting can help alleviate those fears and … [Read more...]