Divorce

DIVORCE

Divorce is one of the most significant, life changing, emotional, and difficult legal proceedings that a person will ever face. The dissolution of a marriage can become very complicated and it is emotionally draining.

In order for a Texas court to dissolve a marriage, the court must dispose of any and all properties, and if children were born or adopted during the marriage, the Texas court must establish child custody and child support.

In order for a Texas Court to exercise jurisdiction over the divorce proceeding, the minimum residency requirements must be met. You must be a resident of Texas for a minimum of six months and a resident of the county where the divorce action is filed for at least 90 days.

UNCONTESTED DIVORCE

In an uncontested divorce (i.e. an agreed divorce), both parties reach an agreement among themselves as to the children and distribution of assets/debts (community estate).  Uncontested divorces are typically successful if and when both spouses work together to reach an agreement.  When the parties are amicable and both ready to move on with their lives uncontested divorce may be good option.