Are you hurting from the effects of separation and facing a divorce?
A divorce may be one of the most painful situations you have to go through. You don’t need to face it alone. You have an ally at our Law Firm. Someone who will stand up for your rights and will make sure you are not trampled in the process. You will be in good hands and treated respectfully.
What exactly is a divorce?
When a couple chooses to legally end their marriage the process is called a divorce. Usually, divorce is filed as a No-Fault; however, either spouse may accuse the other of cheating, abuse, neglect or other issues. To file a divorce in Texas, at least one of the parties must have been a resident of Texas for at least 6 months and must have lived in the county where the divorce documents were filed for at least 90 days.
What are the steps to filing a divorce?
Usually, one spouse, with the help of an attorney, files a petition for the dissolution of marriage, a notice of hearing and a motion for temporary orders. Once the other spouse receives the notices they may choose to hire an attorney to assist in the filing of the responses.
What are Temporary Orders?
A waiting period of at least 60 days must occur before a divorce will be granted. A Temporary hearing will be held to determine who will keep the possessions, house, and when children are involved, who will care for them during these 60 days. You should protect your interests at this hearing by having a good attorney to represent you.
What types of divorce are there?
Contested Divorce – If the couple is unable to reach an agreeable divorce petition, then each person would hire their own divorce attorney to try to work out a settlement that both parties can agree on.
Uncontested Divorce – This is usually a simple procedure that requires very little court intervention.
What about the Children?
One of the most difficult issues to deal with in a divorce is the children and who will be responsible for the children. Oftentimes the custody issue continues throughout the divorce process. Many times it is pointed out that one party is unfit to parent with the goal to gain custody of the children and limit exposure to the other parent. You need to be prepared that you could be accused of being an unfit parent by your spouse. This is a battle that you must look out for your best interests and the interests of your children.
Supporting the Children after the divorce.
It is the responsibility of both parents to support the children, which includes providing food, shelter, clothing, education and medical care. This care continues until the child graduates from high school, turns 18 or decides to leave on their own. If the child is disabled or has special needs then this obligation may go on indefinitely.
How is the property divided?
Dividing the property in half is usually the starting point, but it is rare that it actually ends there. Some of the factors that affect this include how easily the spouse can get a job, how much education they have, who is to blame for the breakup, medical condition of the spouse and if there is an expected inheritance to take into account.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact our Law Office. We can sit down and discuss your situation and evaluate the best way to proceed. Don’t wait to make that call.
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What would you do if your child was injured in a car accident while riding in someone else’s car on the way to preschool? Sound far-fetched? Sadly, many adults fail to use booster seats for children when carpooling.
A recent nationwide study found that 76 percent of 681 parents of children 4 to 8 years old say they use a booster seat for their own child, but only 55 percent use one when driving other children. And when it comes to carpooling, 21% of parents do not insist on a booster seat when their child rides with another driver, according to a study published in the February issue of Pediatrics.
So many factors can come into play if your child is injured in an accident while riding in someone else’s vehicle. An auto accident lawyer at our law firm can work with you to individually review your potential case.
We understand how hard it can be to decide what’s the right thing to do after an accident. Allow one of our experienced attorneys to sit down with you and decide the best course of action, including whether to file an auto accident lawsuit.
No two cases are alike. That’s why we take a unique approach for each client. You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect – not like just a number. Contact an auto accident attorney who puts people first. Contact our office today.
Each person less than eighteen years of age shall be properly secured in a child passenger restraint device or by a safety belt unless all seating positions equipped with safety belts are occupied, as follows:
(1) Children less than one year of age shall be properly secured in a rear-facing child passenger restraint device that meets federal standards, in the rear seat of a vehicle that is equipped with a rear seat. If the vehicle is not equipped with a rear seat, the child may ride in the front seat of the vehicle if the passenger-side airbag is deactivated or if the vehicle is not equipped with a deactivation switch for the passenger-side airbag;
(2) Children one year of age through four years of age, regardless of weight, or children who weigh less than forty pounds, regardless of age, shall be properly secured in a child passenger restraint device that meets federal standards;
(3) Children five years of age through six years of age, regardless of weight, or children who weigh less than sixty pounds, regardless of age, shall be properly secured in either a child booster seat or an appropriate child passenger restraint device that meets federal standards; and
(4) Children seven years of age through twelve years of age shall be properly secured in a child passenger restraint device or by a seat belt.
Accidents happen fast. But the effects can last a lifetime. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, take action. Contact our Law Firm to schedule a free consultation.
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