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...
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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...
In A Divorce, Who Gets The Family Dog?
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Nov 24, 2013 | Divorce
As a dog lover, it may be difficult to consider the family dog as an asset to be "divided" in a divorce. You may be surprised to learn that most family law courts consider your beloved canine to be classified as personal property. In 2012, over 1/3 of American...
Protecting Significant Assets In A Messy Divorce
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Nov 24, 2013 | High Asset Divorce
A wealthy executive with significant assets, separated from his wife, had begun formal divorce proceedings. An attorney experienced in high asset divorces can be a major asset partnered with a financial advisor.The man had nearly $150 million in assets, and although...
Do It Yourself (DIY) Legal Services – Risks and Rewards
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Jul 14, 2013 | Divorce
Do It Yourself (DIY) legal services (particularly divorce) has grown with the growth of the internet. The internet has triggered a sea change in the supply chain of many industries. Amazon changed the book and publishing business, as Borders found out. Apple changed...
Dividing Assets in a Divorce
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Jun 23, 2013 | Divorce
In many of our divorce cases, the most challenging issue of couples with children is, indeed, the children. Specifically, who gets custody or is it shared, and, if so, how? For noncustodial parents, the issues of visitation and child support can be contentious....
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