July 15, 2026 - Pro Se Coach

How to Stop Frivolous Modification Filings in Your Texas Family Law Case

September 4, 2026July 15, 2026 by Schooley

Texas courthouse building where pro se divorce filings are submitted

If your ex keeps filing modification after modification and nothing ever actually changes except your legal bills, I want you to know there is a real tool in the Texas Family Code for that, and most pro se litigants have no idea it exists. Section 156.005 of the Family Code says that if the court … Read more

The Sworn Inventory and Appraisement: Financial Disclosures in a Texas Divorce

September 4, 2026July 15, 2026 by Schooley

Financial documents used to prepare a Texas divorce inventory and appraisement

If your Texas divorce involves any meaningful property, expect the court to require a Sworn Inventory and Appraisement — often just called “the inventory.” It’s one of the most important documents in a divorce case, and it’s also one that trips up a lot of pro se litigants simply because they don’t realize it’s signed … Read more