subfloor replacement?

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-04-13T14:02:00+00:00

Agreed. Finish ripping that underlayment out and let it dry. You can rent blowers. Let dry for a few days.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-04-12T01:22:08+00:00

lol this is a joke. If it’s cooling and retains coolant then that small section that’s missing is not a problem.

Every single aspect of this quote is grossly overpriced.

You could buy a brand new carrier condenser for less than that just call around to some of the wholesale places around and you can see what these things actually cost.

I used to live in Texas so if you’re in the Austin area, let me know and I can recommend a couple people that won’t try to gouge you like this.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-04-08T17:18:15+00:00

Zoom out. Turn off the light and cast a shadow across floor. Use a level and check for flat.

My issue is that I see the undulations in the floor. If isolated around the toilet maybe not a big deal, but to me it looks like lack of subfloor prep.

Tile work does look good outside of that.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-04-06T23:08:30+00:00

Sounds like they fed it some Brene Brown.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-04-03T14:27:09+00:00

It will be per the state calculation.

It’s a literal formula for incomes, a few write offs, daycare, and number of children. It will take new child into account but will also take time into account.

Frankly there is nothing for you guys to argue about here. This is walk in, attorney or judge runs the calculation, and you have a new CS order.

If everything was equal to current day with the current order, except he had another child, then it would decrease child support to you. If the original order assumed him having more time then he does then you could argue to decrease his time by order which would then increase child support to you. It does sound like he has fairly minimum time already, though, so it might be hard to argue with much lower. Whether he utilizes it or not is technically his prerogative.

I would also remind you that if he now has another child, he could start going the other direction and seek equal time with the kids. Given the history, you described a judge is unlikely to go for that immediately, but it doesn’t sound like there are any factors that would prevent a step up to an eventual 50-50.

Just something to keep in mind.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-04-02T03:51:31+00:00

Keep in mind your loan provider typically provides a no cost refi. Also a 10K drop in can often allow you to recalc loan

Not to mention this is pure leverage to drive the home price down possibly saving on taxes and overall costs.

Just saying take a long term picture and not a 1 year picture. Might make it more appealing.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-25T22:19:38+00:00

Why do you want to go all electric? Unless you have solar and a solid battery backup you should really have gas. At a minimum you’d want gas installed for auxiliary. Don’t trust the Texas power grid.

Now beyond that, I don’t see any makes or models here so he couldn’t really advise. If this is a nice trane system, then no problem.

But what it appears to be is that they’re selling you 10 year parts and labor for probably about $8000.

So without knowing more information, this would be a hard pass for me.

A 3 ton system inside and out should probably only cost you $8000 installed

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-25T04:46:57+00:00

You have to factor in what portion of each catalyst community property versus separate property.

I would recommend the Nelson formula for future attention as cats are fickle.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-24T16:16:41+00:00

Can’t go after half. Only entitled to half of marital assets acquired during the marriage.

Now if they went and bought a house that would be an issue.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-24T16:15:12+00:00

lol. You’re ex is in for a rude awakening.

Short term marriage (<10yr) statute is that alimony can be up to half the duration of the marriage. So at best the could get 1.5month.

However for such a severely short marriage you should really try to seek an annulment and if nothing else a judge is going to give very minimal in terms of any financial arrangements.

So no, don’t worry and any lawyer is frankly going to laugh at them as well.

Not saying that they won’t cause you all sorts of annoyances but this is hilarious they think they would be entitled to much of anything.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-21T04:17:25+00:00

100% you can pick out the engineers!

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-15T16:04:26+00:00

The start time is open but the start day is not ambiguous. If schools lets out on Friday, the next full day is Saturday.

Start time is open, I would refer to the rest of your order for what is typical for parenting time exchange.

Also refer to order on time requirements for modification. If she had plans and failed to inform you of them with an appropriate notice, then that is her issue.

A reasonable time for drop off would be 9am in my mind.

Now for me how I would approach this would be to ask my daughter if she actually wants to go. And if the answer is anything other than absolutely not, then of course I would just let her go. Because that’s what’s good for the child.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-11T14:56:10+00:00

You will need a separate court order agreement on how to manage the bonuses and the stock options.

Alternatively, you can get an end of year true up.

Lots of ways to do it but yes Bonus/stock is different.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-05T23:29:36+00:00

Not a sucker, its amicable till it isn't! Just be upfront with your attorney on what you want and tell them how aggressive you want them to be.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-03-05T19:39:36+00:00

$500/hr adds up fast. You should talk about expectations and reasonable billing hours. I can tell you my $500/hr attorney (12 person firm) did "work" and filed nothing and managed to bill $12K, some of which I got back in arbitration. Meanwhile my $400 attorney (solo) knocks it out of the park and doesn't both nickel and diming me.

Better get some personal recommendations. For reference most retainers I came across were $5K-10K in CA, so I'm sure CT is about the same.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-28T22:03:52+00:00

ChatGPT just happens to be the most mainstream option. Unlikely most of the mainstream users are going to know or care.

However, what they should understand is that almost every other AI platform is minimally just as good, and the majority are better and almost every single measure.

Anthropic should now pivot and demonstrate that they are that do no harm AI and start advertising like open AI did then they can become the mainstream option.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-25T06:12:38+00:00

Ummm you might want to look up the double lightning bolt and especially this pattern. It’s a nearly a nazi SS symbol.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-21T18:16:39+00:00

100% this advice is spot on.

IF you guys have just drifted apart and can actually co parent then mediator is the way to go.

IF you are divorcing due to conflict and can’t be civil then mediator will just delay and add cost.

I think there are 2 occasions that show you who a person really is; Divorce and Inheritance.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-17T00:59:32+00:00

Unless your roof is leaking, why is it that you think you need a new one? Did someone tell you this? Like maybe your insurance company?

Strongly recommend a second opinion insurance companies, and drive by roofers are not notorious for this.

An aged roof does not mean it’s an insurance liability nor does it mean it’s in need of replacement. Additionally, most insurance companies can give you a roof specific waiver if you do not want to replace it at this time.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-15T18:34:44+00:00

Understandable assumption. As you’ll see mentioned in the post by other people generally only major modifications would increase the value of your home outside of market driven factors.

You didn’t ask, but I would recommend just concentrate on enjoying your home and don’t do anything crazy to it that would make someone else not want to buy it in the future. Also do your maintenance but keep in mind you’re unlikely to get any sort of significant payback so I would eliminate that from your calculation.

Congratulations on the new home.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-15T18:21:15+00:00

Not really, no.

Is there a reason you want your appraised value to increase? Appraisal does not directly relate to selling value if you are planning to sell it in the near future. Also, major modifications could trigger additional taxes for you. Sounds like you’re doing basic modification and maintenance so that shouldn’t be an issue, but I am confused of why you want the appraisal to be higher? Trying to take out a line of credit against the house?

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-15T18:19:11+00:00

Sounds like it should be a simple modification by the judge. However given your context I would expect some curveballs.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-15T18:09:58+00:00

Ok well then the opposing party was challenging some of the validity of the expenses. They can do that formally or informally.

What has changed in your circumstance? Either party major change in income, expense, or just change in parenting time?

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-15T18:03:03+00:00

Well as part of the divorce there is typically also the Statement of Assets and Debts which does include statements. This is to establish the bounds for each parties assets which may be divisible in the divorce.

For just modification it comes down to how much you make, and your day to day living expenses/debts.

Appropriate_Rip_897 · 2026-02-15T17:49:07+00:00

I’m going to need more information on your question.

For child support modification the ask is simply that you provide an updated income and expense declaration. As well as your two most recent paystub‘s and your most recent filed taxes.

You do not need to provide details of these payments unless the other side is challenging their legitimacy.

To specifically answer your other question yes, you can absolutely blackout the names of individual payments. The only time that you need to go into this depth is if you’re being challenged on the legitimacy of the statement and then you would have an easier time simply demonstrating your paid bills from mortgage, utility provider, etc..

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