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Divorce Lawyer in Stephenville, Texas

Experienced Family Attorney Guiding You in Tough Times

If you have decided that it’s time to end your marriage, working with an experienced Stephenville divorce attorney can make all the difference in your case. We understand that your world might feel like it’s spiraling out of control during this time. Trying to figure out what legal steps you need to take as you face this emotional turmoil can be a nightmare. Fortunately, the Law Offices of Brady L. Pendleton is here to guide and support you throughout every stage of the process.

By joining us for a free consultation, you can begin to understand your rights and options, as well as have many of your questions answered. As your legal advocate, we work to protect your rights and interests throughout your divorce. We can also assist clients who need Spanish-speaking representation.

The benefits of hiring our Stephenville divorce attorney:

Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues related to your situation
Help you understand the complexities of family law, as well as the potential outcomes for asset division and other aspects of your divorce proceedings
Represent you in negotiations and mediation, a structured out-of-court process for working toward an agreement with the other party
Guide you through all stages of the process, from filing paperwork to preparing statements or representing you in court trials
Help clients protect their assets during a separation and advocate for fair property division between spouses based on state laws
Understanding of how best to handle financial complications that arise during divorce, including spousal maintenance, the Texas term for court-ordered post-divorce financial support

Don’t go through this time alone. Call (888) 246-6869 or contact online now for personalized legal representation from our experienced divorce attorney in Stephenville, Texas.

Understanding Property Division in Texas

One of the primary components of every divorce is that of property division. Texas is a community property state. This means that, in the eyes of the law, most of the property that you and your spouse acquired during your marriage belongs to both of you. Therefore, it’ll need to be divided fairly between you during a divorce. This doesn’t necessarily mean that it’ll be divided 50/50.

A Texas court divides community property in a manner it considers just and right based on the circumstances of the case rather than applying an automatic equal split.

Out-of-Court Divorce Options

Divorcing spouses don’t always need a trial to resolve disagreements. A Texas family court may refer a case to a structured settlement process through the parties’ written agreement or on the court’s own motion. A mediated settlement agreement that satisfies Texas signature and disclosure requirements is binding, although for agreements involving children, a court may decline to enter judgment if a party was a victim of family violence that impaired their ability to make decisions and the agreement isn’t in the child’s best interest.

Collaborative divorce is another out-of-court process in which spouses and their attorneys agree to work toward resolving property, financial, and parenting issues without litigation. Because our firm’s role in this particular process depends on the circumstances, the initial consultation is the appropriate time to discuss which path fits your case.

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What Are the Different Types of Divorce in Texas?

In Texas, there are two main types of divorce: Contested and uncontested. Although both forms lead to the termination of a marriage through the family court system, the process is different for each. Whatever specific issues you’re facing, we can help you make an informed decision about how to proceed.

The distinctions between an uncontested and contested divorce include:

Uncontested Divorce : In this type of divorce, both parties can reach an agreement on all the major issues in their divorce. This includes matters such as property division, post-divorce financial support, child custody, and payments for a child’s financial needs. One of the primary advantages of an uncontested divorce is that the process is usually significantly shorter. This type of divorce is the general course for those who don’t have any minor children or complex marital assets.
Contested Divorce : When spouses can’t agree on the terms of their divorce, the divorce is considered to be “contested.” These divorces typically involve high assets, where the parties are concerned about how to divide businesses, stocks, multiple homes, and retirement accounts. Those who have minor children often go through this type of divorce, as it can be hard to reach an agreement on custody and visitation issues, as well as who will pay child support and how much.

If you’re wondering which route is right for your divorce, consult with our experienced Stephenville divorce lawyer at the Law Offices of Brady L. Pendleton.

Contact our divorce attorney in Stephenville, TX at (888) 246-6869 today for a free consultation.

Brady L. Pendleton

Named the Tarleton Distinguished Young Alumni, Director of Texas Young Lawyers Association & SuperLawyer for two consecutive years.

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Texas Divorce Filing & Timing Requirements

Before filing, either spouse must have been domiciled in Texas for the preceding six months and a resident of the filing county for the preceding 90 days. Texas courts generally can’t grant a divorce before the 60th day after the petition is filed, subject to a narrow exception involving family violence.

Divorce cases in Erath County are heard in the 266th Judicial District Court. Its local rules set case-management targets of three months for uncontested family-law cases and six months for contested cases. Those periods are measured from the appearance date or the end of the statutory waiting period, whichever is later, and they aren’t guaranteed completion dates.

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