Marriage and divorce law in
the state of Texas is an ever-changing animal. Not only does it present many
complexities and require an attentive, up-to-date lawyer, it's simply a
sensitive subject. The ideal family lawyer is knowledgeable and persistent, but
also empathetic, prepared to situate counseling, and aware of the unique needs
of every family and situation. In the Texas area, for example,
Pavlas & Brown LLP is knowledgeable about the following most important
aspects of divorce court.
Divorce Planning
It's important for the
parties involved with the divorce to truly understand what the separation will
mean on a personal and legal level. Good lawyers will offer a planning session
where questions, both general and specific, can be asked. Specific needs will
be considered, such as those of any children involved, and it will help
timeliness to be ensured.
Asset & Marital Estate Division
One of the big questions in
a divorce that many people have is: Who gets what? There is much to divide –
vehicles, homes, savings accounts, and the like, and it's important that the
division is a fair one considering the circumstances. This is especially
important in Texas, which is a community property state with unique rules.
Whatever the judge thinks is fair is how the property will be broken up, so
it's important to have a good lawyer to make a solid argument. As far as
finances go, financial issues can get extremely deep and complex – and this is
the area in which everyone wants to get what is rightfully theirs. Thus, an
experienced lawyer is more important than ever.
Prenuptial Agreements
Everyone knows that prenups
are a sensible idea when getting married, especially for brides and grooms with
lots of assets (or lots of debt). Though no one wants to anticipate divorce,
it's always better safe than sorry, and having protective agreements is simply
a practical idea. A good lawyer will make signing prenups easy and fair.
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