There are so many changes during divorce that it’s hard to keep up with everything, from your day-to-day grind to your retirement fund. But there’s one change that can really hit home (literally), and that’s a change of address. The paperwork is scary enough – making sure…

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In previous posts in this series of Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings, we’ve looked at specific advice for when you’re on the witness stand, like how to respond to trick questions, how direct and cross-examination work, and who can testify as an expert. Today, we’re …

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Isn’t it amazing how long it seems to take for summer vacation to get here, but don’t you get the feeling in March that you barely finished last year’s taxes and here it is again already? Doesn’t seem right! Here are some fundamentals that deal with divorce and taxes …

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Many companies compensate employees with stock awards, stock option, annual bonuses, and other such items. To the extent these assets, or even a portion of them, are attributable to employment by that company during marriage, then that portion is community property subject to a…

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Texas will give you a no-fault divorce based on an allegation that the relationship between you and your spouse has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expec…

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Most people who own businesses set up a corporation or a partnership from which to operate the business. That gives the owner a layer of protection from liability arising out of the business and can result in some tax benefits as well. In law, a corporation or a limited liabili…

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In some states, attorneys have the legal authority to issue subpoenas to which you must comply. Texas is one of the states. This includes a subpoena duces tecum, whereby you have to bring the client’ s records with you. Assuming this is true in your jurisdiction, you must appea…

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“Pro Se” means you want to represent yourself in your divorce case and skip hiring and paying a family law attorney. It is never a good idea and almost always is a very bad idea when contemplating self representation. Understandably, you are probably thinking you can get for…

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Divorce can be an exhausting and traumatic experience, often made worse by your spouse, and sometimes made worse by your …

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Mental health care professionals are increasingly being called into depositions and court hearings to provide records and testimony concerning treatment provided to their clients. Whether you like it or not, clinical notes — including computer files — cannot be fully protecte…

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