Overview of the Texas Divorce Process

Have you ever had a client consider or go through a divorce?  If you want to learn what to expect, specifically from a financial aspect of a Texas divorce, this is the course for you.  Alexandra Geczi, a DFW family law attorney and mediator, explains the Texas divorce process and gives the major milestones throughout the process.  Additionally, Alexandra offers several practical examples of the division of property, settlements, and setting your client's expectations appropriately.  If you want to know how to help your clients experiencing the divorce process, this is the course for you.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Major components of the divorce process
• Petition for divorce and the cooling off period
• Process service
• Determining a client's financial standing and needs
• Financial affidavit
• Inventory and appraisement form
• Information gathering process and locating assets
• Settlements outside of court
• MSAs and signing off the final decree of divorce

PROGRAM LEVEL: Basic
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites exist.
PREPARATION: No special preparation is needed.