When divorce clients contact me, the first two questions they typically ask is how long will it take and how much will it cost. Of course, there is no single answer for this as no two cases are alike. For example, a young couple with no children living in an apartment...

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It’s Not The Divorce, It’s Parental Behavior
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Jun 24, 2016 | Divorce
Divorce is hard on children. Judges make custody and visitation decisions based on the best interest of the child. Judges and psychologists alike have little patience for parental alienation. Parental behavior during divorce is a key to better outcomes for...
Divorce Clients Must Reveal All Their Assets
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Jun 23, 2016 | High Asset Divorce
Our firm advises divorce clients to meticulously reveal all their assets to the court. The consequences can be quite severe.A federal judge in Anchorage sentenced local surgeon Michael Brandner, 67, to serve four years in prison for hiding millions of dollars and gold...
9 Things You Must Do Before Filing for Divorce
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Jun 23, 2016 | Divorce
One of the first things I tell divorce clients is planning and preparation can reduce their costs, speed up the process, and increase the probability of a favorable outcome. Here are 9 things which will not only accomplish that, but help prepare a client for their...
A Checklist for Organizing Your Wills and Other Key Documents
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | May 11, 2015 | Wills
One reason Patricia L. Brown & Associates handles probate, wills, trusts and powers of attorney is so many of our family law and divorce clients do not have these documents. Perhaps the term "estate planning" misleads people who confuse "estates" with mansions. If...
6 Secrets to a Positive Experience with your Attorney
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Feb 5, 2015 | Selecting an Attorney
Selecting an attorney is challenging. Although most people don't want to use lawyers, most will need one at some point. To improve your overall experience, follow these important rules for building a solid client-attorney relationship:Choose the Right LawyerNo lawyer...
Using Social Media? Be Careful of Divorce.
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Jul 6, 2014 | Divorce
I caution all my social media using clients investigating or seeking divorce to be extraordinarily careful about how they use social media. Interestingly, based on the study referenced below, it appears that those using social networks like Facebook, are far more...
Separating? Divorcing? Don’t Sign Anything Your Spouse Gives You
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Apr 13, 2014 | Divorce
Separating? Divorcing? Do not sign anything your spouse/partner asks you to sign, no matter how innocent it may appear, without consulting an attorney. Let me repeat: do not sign anything without consulting an attorney. Does that sound self-serving? Sure it does. But...
Family Law and Divorce in Texas: Saving Money Wisely
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Apr 5, 2014 | Divorce
I have been practicing family law in central Texas for more than 15 years. After hundreds and hundreds of divorce cases, Patricia L. Brown & Associates have experienced an incredible variety of cases. While there are similarities and important learnings in each...
Recent Changes in Texas Divorce Family Code Affect Williamson County Alimony
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Jan 12, 2014 | Divorce
Over the past two years, the Texas legislature has amended several provisions of the Texas Family Code related to spousal maintenance in divorce. Understanding these new spousal maintenance provisions and whether a spouse in a divorce may benefit from them is...
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