Divorce Attorney

Divorce

Those wishing to end their marital relationship must file for divorce with the family courts. Divorce is the formal dissolution of the marriage and the way to end the divorce through a legal process. There are several grounds for a divorce in Texas; the most common is “insupportability,” or essentially irreconcilable differences. Texas law mandates that specific requirements be met, which our firm can help walk you through so that you can end the relationship properly. When there are no children involved, the major issues parties will deal with will be regarding the division of property and debt. When there are children involved, the parties will have to deal with custody issues, child support, and possession and access (or visitation). Also important to note is that in Texas, there is a mandatory 60-day wait period from the date a divorce is filed until the earliest date it can be finalized; Day 1 starts the day after a Petition for Divorce is filed. There is no such thing as a “legal separation” in Texas; so, any property you acquire while separated, is still community property. It is not atypical for an uncontested divorce to take three to six months; contested divorces can take years. Divorces can be tough—emotionally and mentally. We are here to help you walk through the process one day at a time.