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Collaborative Divorce: How a Collaborative Divorce Works and the First Joint Meeting
How a Collaborative Case Works This blog entry is designed to provide potential clients with an overview of the collaborative process from start to finish. Here is a summary of the steps in a collaborative case: 1. Stage 1 a. Initial client interview b. Contacting the...
Thankfulness
We have all heard sayings like, “count your blessings”, “acknowledge the gifts that you have received” and “don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.” All of those sayings simply mean to live life with an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude = Thankfulness Thankfulness...
You’ll Get an Ear-ful if You File in the Wrong Court
A Guide to What Court Hears What Kind of Case You’re ready to file a lawsuit! Now what? The first step is to choose where you are going to file. If you file in the wrong place, the court will have to throw out your case. A court simply cannot hear a case if it doesn’t...
Fork in the Road: Should You Sue or Settle?
Just like a fork in the road, there are many ways your journey might take you. When you are wronged, you might believe that a suit is the only path. But, going through the legal system might not bring the end result you wish. This article will discuss how you decide...
Okay, I’m In Foreclosure. Now What?
Overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, sad, angry – those are the raw emotions that accompany a foreclosure on your home. The questions that will keep you up at night are, “How did I get into this mess? Will I lose the house? What are my options? Who will help me? Will my...
The Perils and Process of Foreclosure
The foreclosure process in Texas is swift and simple. By law, homeowners in default on their mortgage could lose their home in as little as 41 days. And because Texas is a non-right of redemption state, once that foreclosure has taken place, there is no opportunity to...
Bankruptcy 102: F.A.Q.’s
In our last blog, we discussed how you may be faced with the uncomfortable decision of filing for bankruptcy. Let’s continue with some of the most commonly asked questions and perhaps offer more clarity regarding common misconceptions when it comes to this important...
Filing For Bankruptcy
Eliminator of Debt or Bad for Credit? When faced with financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy may seem like throwing in the towel. Many people equate self-worth with net worth. So when faced with the decision on whether or not to file, your self-esteem may take as...
Staging Sells
We at The Allen Firm are all about giving you information that you can use during this journey called life. But, we are also aware that we do not know everything and sometimes need to get information directly from the experts. The people in our community...
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