Dallas Divorce Attorney
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Filing for divorce is a huge decision. This legal process will effectively
separate you from your spouse. This may be your goal, but you should also
recognize that a divorce will alter your family unit and living conditions
drastically. That is why it is important that you hire a Dallas divorce
lawyer to lead you through this process.
Why Choose for Holland & Martin, PC?
- 25+ Years of Combined Experience
- Weekend & After-Hour Appointments Offered
- Strong Client-Attorney Communication
- Payment Plans Available
- We Treat Everybody Like Family
See how we can help you through this difficult time when you call (214) 453-8800.
Grounds for Divorce in Texas
Texas recognizes divorces on
fault or no-fault grounds. No-fault divorces are those that occur because of "irreconcilable
differences." Most divorces in Texas fall into this category. To
achieve a no-fault divorce in Texas, you are required to live apart without
cohabitation for at least three years. At-fault divorces occur when the
spouse filing for divorce can list a specific, qualifying reason for the
divorce. Some legitimate at-fault claims include confinement in a mental
asylum, a felony conviction, adultery, cruelty, or abandonment.
Divorce Procedure in Texas
After determining fault, you will need to file your divorce petition in
a Texas court.
If you are the filer, then you will need to make sure that papers are served to your spouse
to notify him or her that the petition has been filed. Your spouse can
either sign the petition to proceed with an uncontested divorce or can
file a counter-petition with different terms. From there, the couple will
go to court if necessary to discuss any future arrangements and terms
of the divorce.
Some of the decisions that need to be made during the divorce process include:
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Property division: Texas is a community property state, so the judge will divide marital
property equally between spouses. Separate property, which is property
that was acquired before marriage, will not be subject to division.
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Child custody: Child custody plans determine where the children will live post-divorce.
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Visitation: Visitation schedules are court-ordered plans that allow a non-custodial
spouse to see his or her children regularly.
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Child support: These payments are made from a non-custodial spouse to the custodial
spouse to care for the children.
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Alimony / spousal support: In Texas, alimony is only given to spouses with disability, custodial
parents with a child who has a physical disability, or for other reasons
when a person cannot provide for him or herself.
We Can Help You Through the Divorce Process!
From start to finish, a lawyer from Holland & Martin, PC can provide
the representation that you need. Depending on the circumstances of your
divorce, you may need assistance handling your situation.
Don't hesitate to
call our firm at (214) 453-8800 today to learn more in a consultation!