According to psychiatrist, Dr. Edward Kruk, parental alienation in divorce involves the "programming" of a child by one parent to denigrate the other "targeted" parent, in an effort to undermine and interfere with the child's relationship with that parent, and is...
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Divorce Glossary
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | May 17, 2013 | Divorce
Because the divorce process is unfamiliar to most people, the terminology can be daunting. Some terms are unfamiliar, some are often misunderstood. Our firm believes it is important our clients fully comprehend the key elements and language of divorce. The following...
How Do Unmarried Parents, Living Together, “Divorce” In Texas?
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Apr 14, 2013 | Unmarried Fathers & Mothers
Our firm is seeing an increasing number of unmarried couples, living together, with children seeking a "divorce" and resolve such complexities as custody, support , and visitation. Unmarried couples cannot legally divorce and therein lies the problem. Most lack...
One Simple Way To Reduce Attorney Cost
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Mar 12, 2013 | Reducing Attorney Cost
Can you reduce your attorney cost? While it may be difficult to reduce your dental bills when you have a toothache or a doctor bill when you have the flu, you can absolutely reduce your legal bills with one simple trick: preparation. Doctors and dentists charge you...
Divorce and the Management of Tax-Favored Retirement Accounts (cont’d. IRA)
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Feb 9, 2013 | Cost of Divorce
In a divorce, you don't need a QDRO to divide up an IRA between you and your soon-to-be ex without dire tax consequences. You can simply arrange for a tax-free rollover of money from your IRA into an IRA set up in your ex's name. Then your ex can manage the rollover...
Divorce and the Management of Tax-Favored Retirement Accounts
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Feb 9, 2013 | Cost of Divorce
If you are getting a divorce, and have a qualified retirement plan at work-such as a 401(k) plan-or a self-employed or small-business retirement program, such as a simplified employee pension plan (SEP). You'll probably have to divide up your retirement account (or...
Get Your “Act” Together (Why Do I Need A Will In Texas, Again?)
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Jan 28, 2013 | Wills
It may sound unusual (for an article about wills, etc) but this is a website you should visit: "GetYourS**tTogether.Org". It was started by a young woman, Chanel Reynolds, who's husband was killed by a car while bicycling. While trying to deal with the loss, she...
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Divorce in Texas
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Dec 25, 2012 | Divorce
Divorce has been declining over the past few years while "do-it-yourself" (DIY) divorce has increased. The financial crisis starting in 2008 created many victims. Higher unemployment, lost or reduced income and home foreclosures increased the stress on many families...
Technology Eases Divorce in Texas
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Dec 23, 2012 | Divorce
In my more than 15 years of helping Texas couples divorce as quickly, inexpensively and amicably as possible, the most challenging tend to be those with children. Through the 70s and 80s, mothers usually won custody with the father receiving visitation rights.In the...
Baby Boomer Divorce in Texas
On Behalf of Patricia L. Brown & Associates | Nov 22, 2012 | Senior Divorce
Over the past 15 years, our family law practice has handled divorces from teenagers to couples in their 90s. In general, we have seen a trend towards older divorces which is more or less aligned with national trends.Studies have shown that while the overall divorce...
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