Fort Worth Divorce
Acquiring a Fort Worth divorce does not have to be a difficult and stressful task. An experienced attorney will greatly benefit your situation by explaining certain aspects of divorce, such as child support and spouse support, and will represent your best interests throughout the process. If both spouses are in agreement to the divorce things become easier; if one party does not consent to the divorce then steps become a little complicated. Fort Worth Texas attorney Jack G. Duffy offers legal counsel for divorce and divorce related legal issues such as alimony, division of property and modifications. Take note of the divorce related issues discussed below.
Filing Divorce in Fort Worth
When a divorce is desired an attorney should be consulted in order to provide guidance throughout the process. On the actual petition for divorce in Fort Worth, the grounds for filing for divorce must be expressed. If both spouses are in agreement to the divorce due to general disagreements and/or conflicting personalities, the grounds for divorce are considered no fault. If avoidable circumstances unfold that negatively affect a spouse, or both spouses, then grounds for divorce are considered at fault. At fault situations include, but are not limited to:
• Adultery
• Conviction of felony
• Cruelty
• Abandonment
• If both spouses have lived apart for at least three years
Marriage Liabilities
Child Custody
Situations in which children are involved have to be properly addressed. An effort from both spouses should be made to resolve issues of child support and child custody. If an agreement cannot be made, family court will decide who gains custody, terms of the custody and how much child support will be provided. Types of custody include:
• Sole custody- Sole custody refers to one spouse having complete physical custody of shared children. Situations in which one spouse is unfit to have any form of custody, sole custody is provided to the spouse that is fit for parenting. Visitation schedules are often times created to ensure the children can visit with both spouses, but the spouse with sole custody is the primary caretaker.
• Joint Custody- Joint custody is when both spouses make decisions about the child(s) upbringing and both are entitled to physical custody.
Child Support
Child support laws are designed to ensure the needs of children whose parents are divorced or separated will be met. Amounts for child support are based upon factors such as how much spouses earn, who has custody and how many children you have.
Alimony, or spousal maintenance, is applicable if one spouse was the primary financial provider during the marriage. Alimony is appropriate if one spouse stayed at home to care for the children and/or the house. Alimony payments in Texas cannot last longer than three years.
Due to financial obligations and tension between spouses the divorce process tends to be longer and more taxing then need be. If both spouses cannot arrive at an agreement, a trial and a decision from a family court judge will follow. In order to look out for the best interests of you and your children an experienced attorney should be consulted. At the office of Jack G. Duffy we provide counsel for any divorce/separation related issues. No matter what challenges your situation presents we can build an effective case for you.
If you have any questions about dissolution of marriage in Fort Worth and the legal process, contact the Law Office of Jack G. Duffy, Jr., at 866-958-3964.