Sep 04, 2019
Post Divorce Information is part of the Bob Leonard Law Group’s “post divorce” form. We walk ALL the way through a divorce with each client. Our job as your divorce attorney includes doing our best to get you ready for the new chapter in your life on solid legal ground.
Once the judge drops the gavel telling you, “You are divorced,” you may have two different reactions now that your divorce is final: 1) you may leave the family courthouse believing the divorce is finally over and you can simply close that book; or 2) what do I do after my divorce? Before you close the book and start the next chapter, here are a few things to get you started on life after divorce.
Your order is not final for 30 days. During that time, either party can file a motion for a new trial or ask the court to modify, correct, or reform the order. That time is also allowed for a party to appeal a case . You should consult with our office before doing anything that would be a problem if your case is appealed or if a new trial is granted.
It important for you to realize that some estate planning documents (such as a Will or Power of Attorney) are automatically changed or revoked on divorce, but that is not true of all of them. Even more important, some beneficiary designations remain after divorce. Even though the Texas judge may award you your retirement, for example, unless you change the beneficiary designation, you now-former spouse will still receive the proceeds in many cases. You MUST change your Will and your beneficiary designation on ALL life insurance policies, retirement accounts, or other accounts as soon as the divorce is granted.
Bob Leonard of the Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC, is Board Certified in Family Law and provides Divorce Attorney services in the family courts of Tarrant County and Parker County, Texas . BLLG also handles divorce appeals in the Tarrant and Parker Appellate Courts. Our law office is conveniently located near downtown Fort Worth and we offer the convenience of a satellite office in Azle, Texas for our Parker County clients.
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