Texas Divorce Law
In Texas, a divorce can either be granted for “fault” or “no fault.” In a “no fault” divorce, a party has to tell the Court that the marriage has simply broken down and that there is no hope for reconciliation.
A “fault” divorce in Texas is a divorce based on cruel treatment, adultery, conviction of a felony with imprisonment of at least a year, abandonment in excess of one year, living apart for at least three years, or confinement in a mental hospital for at least three years without hope of recovery. A “fault” divorce is most likely when there are contested issues involving children or property and the other party’s past behavior should be taken into consideration by the Court. At Bailey & Galyen, our experienced divorce attorneys will consider your case carefully to help you determine which type of divorce is right for you.
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Additionally, Texas divorce’s can either be contested or uncontested. An uncontested divorce is one in which you and your spouse have agreed on all matters, both children and property related. A contested divorce is one where there is not complete agreement. A contested divorce is not necessarily a hostile one. It simply means there is a disagreement that must be resolved.
Some of the child related matters that must be decided are:
- the rights and duties of each parent;
- the possession schedule for each parent
- child support and health insurance for the child
Property issues that come along with a divorc include determining what property is community property and what property is separate property, the value of that property, the division of property and alimony/spousal support.
The child and property issues are most often resolved in one of three ways:
- settlement through informal negotiations
- settlement through mediation
- final trial
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