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We can provide limited representation, where we can draft the documents, but you represent yourself if you prefer an economical option. We can also provide full representation where we draft all documents, speak on your behalf with your spouse, or his/her counsel and represent you in court. We can do this at a flat-rate, or with hourly billing.

You will need to prove your actual need, and you must have been married for at least ten years. (There are exceptions if your spouse has committed domestic violence).

Yes, you must terminate the other parent’s parental rights simultaneously, but the process is relatively simple.

Yes, if you are living with a romantic partner, we can help you draw up a contract to cover what property each of you would get in the event of a break-up. Texas does not offer any protection to unmarried cohabitants unless they have a written contract.

Any contract executed by couples about to be married or already married. Prenuptial agreements are signed before the wedding and specify each party’s property rights during the marriage. Post-nuptial agreements occur after the wedding with no divorce in mind. This type of agreement can change the title to a separate property asset, like a home, if the parties wish. Settlement agreements are the result of negotiation or mediation to determine what property, support and custody rights they will have after divorce. Private ordering gives parties much greater control than they would have in taking their case to court.

We will evaluate your individual case, but mediation (where a neutral, third-party acts as an evaluator/go-between to try to help you and your spouse reach an agreement about all of your issues; property, custody, support, etc.) is extremely helpful in most cases. It reduces confrontation and gives everyone a change to have their issues be heard and addressed.

Texas is a community property state. That means that any property gained during the marriage belongs to both spouses, regardless of title.

You may finalize your divorce sixty days after you have filed your divorce petition. (You must have lived in your county for the past ninety days and in Texas for the past six months.)

If everything (property, custody and support) has been agreed upon by you and your spouse beforehand, only one of you has to appear for a brief finalization hearing.

No, all support payments must go through the child support registry and will be directly deposited into your bank account.