Category: Divorce

Finished with your divorce? Not so fast…

Check out my latest video and make sure your divorce is TOTALLY finalized.

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What Happens When Community Funds are Wasted?

When a divorce is final, the Court divides up the community estate between the parties in a just and right manner. Typically, it divides the community property as it exists on the date of divorce. However, this is not always the case. For example, what is a spouse disposed of community property right before filing […]

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My Divorce is Final – What Do I Do Now?

Divorce can be a long process. If the case is heavily litigated, it can take more than a year. I have even seen some cases take four or five years.  In my experience, a lot of clients going through a divorce get so caught up in the process and getting the settlement or trial outcome […]

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Is a 50/50 Possession Schedule Right for You?

I constantly have clients ask me about a 50/50 possession schedule. Many divorcing parents feel they should be entitled to see their children at least half of the time. Most of them are surprised when I tell them this is not necessarily the case. Courts determine parents’ possession schedules based on what they feel is […]

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Please Stop Saying You’re So Sorry

People never know what to say when they hear someone is getting divorced. Most immediately say “I’m so sorry!” Sorry for what? Sorry that I’m finally moving out of an awful relationship? Sorry that I can be excited about my future and the possibility of falling in love again? Sorry? Don’t be! Congratulations are more appropriate. Carly […]

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