By Brian Tackett | Published February 12, 2016 | Posted in Divorce Law, Family Law | Comments Off on What to Make of Client Reviews and Testimonials
When I started practicing law there were no websites with reviews, there was no AVVO, or no Google Maps. If you couldn’t get a referral from a friend, you went to the World Wide Web or cracked open the yellow pages. Both are forms of advertising created to show the law firm in the best Read More
Read MoreNo one wants to think about dying or what will happen with the rest of the family after passing away. However, it’s very important to have a plan of action in place when it comes to the distribution of your estate and assets. That’s where having a will comes in handy. Your last will and Read More
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I’m asked in divorce consultations is, “Does it matter who files first?” I was looking at a popular website where people can ask attorneys questions, and this question was asked. Four lawyers responded to the question. Much to my surprise, three out of four responded by stating that it Read More
Read MoreWhen I started practicing law 17 years ago, most attorneys had websites, but the internet was a secondary means for finding a lawyer. At that time, the old school method for finding an attorney was to get a referral. The new school way, though really not new at the time, was to break open the Read More
Read MoreThe Murky Waters of Failed Engagements An engagement is an exciting time in a soon-to-be-married couple’s life. The proposal’s been nailed down, both parties are in agreement and the prospect of happily ever after makes the time that much more special. However, sometimes things come to an end before they officially begin, as is the Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens When Marriage Ends after 50? When couples get married, everyone agrees that they’re in it for the long haul; for better or for worse. However, sometimes feelings change, people evolve and emotional distance increases enough for happily ever after to come to a premature end with divorce. When marriages end, it’s a given Read More
Read MoreBy Brian K. Tackett The tagline for Ashley Madison is: “Life it Short. Have an affair.” This is a website specifically marketed to married people who want to have an affair. It boasts “over 40,915,000 anonymous members.” Uh Oh! How many of those 40+ million “anonymous” users thought they would be outed by a hacker? Read More
Read MoreBy Thomas E. Little Going through a divorce can be daunting for many reasons. In the early stages of divorce, parties focus much of their time and energy on how to divide the assets. However, one particularly intimidating aspect of a divorce that’s often ignored is how to divide the debt. Texas Is a Community Read More
Read MoreBy Brian K. Tackett In a perfect world, all divorces would be uncontested. In an uncontested divorce the attorney is usually removed from the negotiation process, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean the attorney is not involved. If you are considering going through an uncontested divorce, you should absolutely employ an attorney to advise you throughout Read More
Read MoreBy Brian K. Tackett, Attorney at Law Seven Tips for When You Need Family Law Help Families are complex units made up of different people who closely interact with one another, which means quarrels and issues are bound to arise at some point or another. While many family issues can be settled after a talk, Read More
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