Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Gregg Partners of Dallas

In which there appeared a cave,
In which there appeared a bat,
In whose gaping maw appeared a pearl,
In whose glimmer appeared your face --

Because you were standing in the cave,
Because you were staring at the bat,
Because you were staving off the pearl,
Because you were starving for your own reflection.

That's how it all began.

And then the dawn broke,
and the bat flew away.

---

Don't be that guy. Don't let the dawn chase your dreams of nonprofit fundraising away. There is a company called Gregg Partners that can help you avoid the guano footstench and the musky pit-sweat of spelunking while still being able to snatch the pearl from the winged mouse (also know as a bat).

(This, I hope you know, is not intended for human eyes but is rather a way to boost the much-needed favor of certain Internet goblins. Don't judge me for this 2-minute ramble. I have to hit a word count)

Now where Was I?

Or you? Where are you? Are you here? I cannot imagine a case for you're being here, at least not one that would stand in court for any longer than a paper doll in a windstorm.

That didn't come out right.

That dead ant come outright, outta sight. That's write?  All night.

Gregg Partners, people. I'm telling you:
https://greggpartners.com/

Get it..
Got it?
Good.

Monday, November 16, 2015

the steps to get a divorce

What exactly are the steps to get a divorce? ANd am I really ready to take that plunge? to make that leap? To cast myself, headlong and planless, guilt-free but fanless, into the unbearable shadow of post-marital bliss?

Oh, the terror! The inexplicable joy -- and yet, the inevitable pause, the weight of the ring that sinks my hand away from the keyboard before I can submit the inquiry form on the divorce lawyer's Web site! And so, it seems, I am faced with a choice -- a very final, perhaps even terminal, choice.

What shall we dream as we doze against the window? And would we tell the dream when we come home? I shall sleep in the house of lesser-than, nor eat this meal of charm that you spoon-feed me beside the off-white wall. Focus on the family? That is what the divorce experts say. 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 divorce really worth it?
Answer: I don’t sell divorce. I will not convince you that your spouse is worthless, abusive, lacking in everything that you find valuable & good in this world– and I will never try to convince you that you need to leave your spouse. If you can’t answer that question yourself, then you probably need to consult with a counselor instead of an attorney. However, bear in mind that a marriage counselor or family therapist advocates for the relationship …. and therefore the unit of both husband and wife, together. If you want a counselor that advocates for you and for your best interests as an individual, then I recommend a therapist who does cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy or referral of a therapist from a family physician. Look on your health insurance plan and find out if mental health coverage is available and find a provider inside your network to start with. Focus on your family. Determine whether it can be preserved. Above all, consider your choice very carefully — definitely take our Divorce Readiness Questionnaire and carefully review our section on “What to Expect (and NOT to Expect) in Family Law” before you resolve to get divorced.
That's from this one: https://nataliegregg.com/2012/should-i-get-divorced/

 I don't know.

What do you think?

Monday, November 24, 2014

Meticulous Movers - a Moving Company in Houston, Texas

Check out this Houston moving company called Meticulous Movers....


This is from their site:
We are a moving company in the Houston, Texas area. We have the experience and expertise that you need to safely and securely transport your possessions between homes or offices. We serve clients in Harris county, with a particular focus on the North and Northwest Houston areas (see our service area here).
We offer competitive and affordable rates for Houston moving services. You can see our rateshere.
Interested in getting an estimate? Call Josh at (713) 794-6351 or Charles at (281) 717-0257. You can also email us here.
You have plenty of choices when it comes to Houston movers. Why choose Meticulous Movers?
The difference is simple. We are not just moving your “stuff” … we believe that we are helping you to open a new chapter in your life.
Check out our values below. And if you share these beliefs, call us today. We’d love to hear from you!
They post their Houston movers rates online, too.

And here are their values:


  • We are committed to EXCELLENCE,which drives us to arrive on time, to protect all of your belongings in transit, and to deliver them safely and securely at your destination.
  • We operate with INTEGRITYfrom the moment that you call us for an estimate through your final delivery. Our goal is to become your go-to referral for anyone seeking Houston movers.
  • We firmly believe in WISE STEWARDSHIPwhich allows us to treat your possessions as if they were our own.

When you trust your stuff to Meticulous Movers, you can rest easy .... you have hired the best Houston moving company.You can call Josh at (713) 794-6351 or Charles at (281) 717-0257.

Their web site is:
http://meticulousmover.com/


Friday, November 21, 2014

Check out the Huffington Post Divorce blog

Check out the Huffington Post Divorce blog at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/divorce/

The blog features authors like Natalie Gregg, Honoree Corder and others.

This one was good:


What Child Support Does Not Cover
Nobody said that raising children was cheap. While we have child support in Texasspecifically to help with raising children and addressing their financial needs, even maximum child support at times does not address the "extras" that many of my clients think of as the "essentials." This is the case for many states across the country.So, while the primary parent fights so hard to receive child support and to have the majority of possession time with his precious child, sometimes it feels like the parent who is paying child support gets away with a much better deal.

Just like the credit card commercial:
Prom dress? $200
Manicure for prom? $30
Daughter's hairstylist for prom? $80
Dad telling teenage daughter that "her mother gets child support to pay for these things" and then refusing to pay?
PRICELESS.

We live in an age where children start with music classes at age three, little league baseball at five, and piano lessons at six. Consequently, it is hard to explain to my clients that if they want a better life of enrichment, attention and excellence for their kids, they need to pony up the cash to do it without help from the other parent. Even when this means that 100% of their child support is being used to pay for daycare expenses, child support often does not cover the "extras" that I outline below.
The following is a list of examples of the "extras" one might contemplate when negotiating a divorce decree to split with the other parent so that your children can have more opportunities. While courts will likely not mandate the parent paying child support to provide any of the below "extras," when clients analyze the amount of child support that they may receive, I highly recommend contemplating what child support does NOT include (the following list is based on the Texas Family Code, but is likely very similar in your state).
For younger children:
  • Daycare
  • Afterschool care
  • Nannies or babysitters
For school-age children, extracurricular activities including:
  • School photos, yearbooks
  • Registration, uniforms, equipment and fees of sports
  • Select sports, traveling teams, club teams
  • Private lessons, i.e., music, voice, dance, tennis
  • Musical instruments rental or purchase fees
  • Recital fees, costumes
  • Enrichment camps
  • Academic tutoring
Later in life high school and post-high school ventures:
  • Your child's first car; car insurance
  • College funds
  • Wedding funds
Even if your working spouse was providing for these things when you were married, they are not covered by child support in many states (including Texas, where I practicefamily law). This is often also the case in other states but you need to consult directly with an attorney licensed in your state to know for certain.
The moral of the story:
When budgeting for divorce and adapting your lifestyle from being married to being single, you need to think about what child support covers. And sometimes, you have to bite the bullet, pay for the things that your child needs to have an enriched life, and ignore the fact that the law only mandates a floor and not a ceiling when it comes to child support.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

how long does it take to get a divorce in Texas?

There was a man who was walking down the road for what seemed to be a very long time indeed. How long was this road, he wondered, and where -- or when -- does it end?

Perturbed, he turned into a turtle.

"Seriously, how long does it take to get divorced in Texas?"

It was right in front of him all the time.

All the time it was right there in front of him. Therein, fron tuv him? Frontally, as in the lobe, thereupon it tendered an opinion both sublime and irrelevant. The Irreverent Reverend, standing upon the noble height of his longing, stepped headlong into the oblivion of her desire. And 9 months later a blog was born, and they named it Dee Vorce. She was a force for ill in a world that needed no more of it.

Sorrow. harumphs. And assorted sordid stories of loss.

Caveat emptor.

There is a union. I do not know where they meet.

Are these pickles crispy?

Is my heart for sale?

Wherefore shall I place my foot upon the toadstool, my toad upon the footstool?

The world quivers with assumptions.

Meat is tame compared to my team mate.

Eatm!

Monday, October 20, 2014

some good resources on divorce family law and other stuff

Have you heard of Gregg Partners?

Hey, look'ee Here

and over here

And don't forget here For more:

Woohoo. I am exhausted.

What say you?

Sunday, October 5, 2014

who is jessica perroni?

You may find yourself
Asking "who is jessica perroni?"
You may find yourself
Saying -- oh, this is her:

You may find yourself
Looking for a dallas divorce lawyer
And you may yourself
In another part of the world

Wherein a Gregg Partners commissary cooks you up a grant of fundraising for nonprofit splendor. Do you like money? I like money. Let's file for a 501(c)(3). Five! Oh, one? See -- three.

Carrumptitlyupmtous.