Primary Issues Involved in Divorces

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Family, Money, and Custody During Divorce

Divorce isn’t just about ending a marriage—it’s about protecting your family, your money, and your future. Common disagreements during a divorce often involve:

• Who will take care of the kids?
• How will shared bank accounts and mortgages be handled?
• How will other responsibilities be divided?

These are tough conversations, especially when emotions are high. As your lawyer, I’ll step in to help you work through these issues and find fair solutions. If needed, we can request temporary orders from the court. These orders decide things like child custody, spousal support, and who stays in the house until the divorce is finalized. This can help reduce conflict and keep things stable for your children.

Understanding Property Division in Texas

Texas is a community property state, meaning most assets and debts you acquire during your marriage are considered shared. This includes:

• Your home
• Bank accounts
• Retirement funds
• Credit card debt or loans

However, “shared” doesn’t always mean things are split 50/50. The court looks at factors like income, each spouse’s earning potential, and contributions to the household—such as taking care of children. Not all property is shared, though. Some assets, like inheritances or property owned before the marriage, can remain separate. Proving this can be tricky, and that’s where having the right lawyer can protect your assets.

Child Custody and Support: Putting Your Kids First

Child custody is often the most emotional part of a divorce. In Texas, the court’s priority is always the best interest of the child. They’ll consider things like:

• The child’s relationship with each parent
• Each parent’s ability to provide a stable home
• The emotional and physical needs of the child

In many cases, the court will decide on joint custody, meaning both parents share responsibility for major decisions. But joint custody doesn’t always mean equal time with the child—factors like work schedules and living arrangements can affect how custody is split.

Child support is also a major factor in divorce. Texas calculates support based on the non-custodial parent’s income and the number of children. It’s important to get this right, as it impacts your ability to care for your children. As your attorney, I’ll make sure the child support calculation is fair and accurate. If your financial situation changes later, I can help you request adjustments.

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