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A client testimonial: “Having the numbers in front of you is priceless!”

March 15, 2018 By Patricia Barrett

(by Pamela A.) Going through a divorce is one of the toughest things I've ever done. But like most crises in life, once you go through it, you can look back and appreciate all the things you learned about yourself in the process. You also want to share your insights with others in the hope that you can help. It's not that I did everything right, by any means. But I did make a few decisions that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Mediation, Divorce Planning, Divorce Planning, Financial Planning, testimonials, Women's Issues for Divorce Tagged With: certified divorce financial analyst, divorce financial planning, divorce mediation, testimonials

Four ways to get divorced in Texas, part 4 — traditional litigation

November 29, 2017 By Patricia Barrett

As I understand it, less than five percent of divorces in Harris County, Texas, actually go to court where a judge makes the final decision. This is likely because in most family law courts in Texas, there is a rule that couples must attend mediation before a trial can be set to decide the case. Many couples soon realize as they go through the divorce process and mediation, that going to court … [Read more...]

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Looking for clues of bad behavior during divorce (part two)

July 6, 2017 By Patricia Barrett

In part one of our blog post with this headline, we discussed a variety of red flags to look for during the divorce process that may indicate a spouse is behaving badly. We also offered tips to better protect yourself against such behavior, as well as how to educate yourself about the divorce process and what to expect. In this blog post, we will take our examination of bad behavior during … [Read more...]

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Your divorce may require the assistance of a financial expert

May 17, 2017 By Patricia Barrett

Given the complexities of today’s financial landscape, it may be in your best interest to consider securing specific expertise to help you sort out and evaluate the financial aspects of your divorce. One important thing to remember is that most family law attorneys, even when experienced in divorce, are not trained to address financially complicated divorce issues. As a key participant in … [Read more...]

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The five most common myths regarding divorce finances in Texas

May 17, 2017 By Patricia Barrett

1. Myth: Assets are always divided 50/50 Fact: Texas divorce law does not support the common belief of splitting marital assets 50/50 The State of Texas requires a “just and equitable” division of property. A 50/50 settlement is rarely appropriate and should never be implemented without expert advice, and ideally, using an analysis of the situation by a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. … [Read more...]

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