How to be a Successful Single Mom: My interview with Honorée Corpron Corder

Honorée Corpron Corder

Following is an interview between family law attorney Natalie Gregg and author / blogger / coach Honorée Corpron Corder. You can also follow her on Twitter  Natalie: Honorée, for those who haven’t heard of your 100-day plan, what is it? Honorée:  … Continue reading

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Top 10 Things to Bring to a Temporary Orders Hearing

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As you prepare for a temporary orders hearing in a family law case, here are the top ten things that you need to bring to prepare yourself: Financial Information Statement – This document summarizes expenses and income flowing in and … Continue reading

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Divorce Readiness Questionnaire

Divorce Readiness Questionnaire

Should I get a divorce – an unscientific questionnaire about whether you should pull the trigger: True or False.  I have not had sex with my spouse in over one month. True or False.  I suspect that my spouse is … Continue reading

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Should I get divorced?

Should I get divorced?

Question: I’m not sure that I want a divorce. Things have been bad for a while, but I am still hanging on. Sometimes, I feel like it is over, but then I think of the kids, our house—our life. Is … Continue reading

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When to choose mediation over trial?

When to choose mediation over trial?

TRIAL VERSUS MEDIATION: KNOW WHEN TO FOLD AND KNOW WHEN TO FIGHT Why should you mediate? 1. You get a custom order written by the parties- not by a judge. 2. You can avoid the emotional and financial costs of … Continue reading

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How long does it take to get divorced in Texas?

How long does it take to get divorced in Texas?

“When will this thing be over?” If you find yourself asking your attorney “are we THERE yet?,” you need to know whether the delay is being caused by your lawyer, the other party, the other lawyer, or just the process. … Continue reading

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What are the Effects of Divorce on Kids?

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There are many gut-wrenching stories that clients recount of telling their kids that it is “over” between mommy and daddy. They usually involve calculated timing by the parents, a scripted statement explaining why it happened and a sketch of what … Continue reading

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How much is a divorce? Top 10 items to consider when assessing the costs of a family law case

How much is a divorce? Top 10 items to consider when assessing the costs of a family law case

“How much is this going to cost me?” This is one of the top questions that I receive from prospective family law clients. After reviewing the deadlines and process of their cases, everyone  is concerned about the cost of litigation.  … Continue reading

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Holiday Advice for Divorced Parents: Give the Gift of Good Co-Parenting

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The jolly old man in the funny red suit is sure to come to most homes with children this holiday season.  However, does he come pursuant to the standard possession schedule for Christmas access before December 28th?  Or does Santa … Continue reading

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Divorce: Kardashian Style

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Is it a coincidence that Kim Kardashian and Jessica Simpson both suffered the scrutiny of reality television shows — MTV’s reality series, “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,” and the infamous train wreck of “Courtney and Kim Take New York” — and … Continue reading

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