Divorce can be emotionally difficult for the spouses and children involved. Divorce law and court procedures can be hard to understand. A skilled divorce lawyer explains the law and process to the client and works to calm things down. The goal in every case is a rational and reasonable resolution of the disputes, usually by settlement but sometimes by trial. Each client deserves a lawyer with legal experience, respect from fellow attorneys and judges, and a genuine attitude of truly caring about the families he or she represents. Click here to read about How to Deal with Divorce.
Divorces can be granted in Texas simply because one spouse wants to end the marriage. Divorce can be granted on grounds of adultery or cruelty, but such issues usually are brought up in terms of how to divide community property or who should have primary custody of the children. A judge can consider who is at fault in causing the divorce when dividing the couple’s assets. A spouse who has abused and cheated on his wife, for example, might receive 40% of the community estate instead of 50%. A spouse who assaults, screams, and yells at their partner in front of the children might lose a child custody battle. The causes of divorce can play a big factor in how the judge or jury views each spouse, and bad marital behavior can truly affect most of the major decisions in a divorce. Click here to read more about Adultery, Abuse, Stalking & Addiction.
Mental illness and personality disorders often play a role in the failure of a marriage. Click here to read about Divorcing a Narcissist.
What happens to the family house is usually the #1 topic of concern for divorcing spouses. Click here to read about The Family House in a Divorce.