It takes a minimum of 61 days to get a divorce in Texas. It’s important to understand that the more conflict there is between both parties the longer it will take to meet an agreement and finalize the divorce decree. Read our tips for reducing conflict in a divorce.

In Texas, a child may not determine which parent they will live with at any age under 18.  In some cases, if a child is over 12 years old their input for who they want to live with may be considered in court. However, that is only one factor, amongst others, that the court may consider to make the final decision. Learn more about custody battles and the individuals involved in making custody decisions.

Yes, you can file for a divorce on your own. It’s best advised to seek a family lawyer who can help you understand the terminology used in courts and to meet deadlines on time. There are many forms and responses the court requires during the process of divorce and if they are not filed within the deadline it can lead to a dismissal of your case.

Trying to file for divorce on your own can quickly become complicated and messy if you don’t know what you are doing. Since every case is unique, we recommend consulting with a family law prior to moving forward to get an idea of how involved your case may be. Speak to a lawyer now or schedule a FREE consultation.

If there is no court order to determine parenting time either parent can keep or take the child whenever they’d like. The court cannot enforce a parenting plan with no court order in place. Use our parenting time calculator to see what your parenting schedule may look like.

In Texas, marital property is considered any property purchased after the marriage. Any property purchased before the marriage is considered separate property and goes with the owner during the divorce. However, it does get a little more complicated than that. If the other party invested in paying bills or home improvements then they may be entitled to a share of the property as well. Speak with a Texas family lawyer now to discuss the details of your unique case or schedule a FREE consultation.

There are many different types of cases covered under Texas family law:

• Divorce w/ or w/o children
• Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
• Child Support / Spousal Support
• Adoption
• Domestic Violence Restraining Order
• Child Protection Services
• Paternity
• Grandparent and non-parent rights
• Property and Debt Division

Learn more about the different types of Texas family law cases.

Yes, the custodial parent is eligible to receive child support even though the parents were not married. Child support is the financial responsibility of a parent for the child regardless of the party’s relationship status or living arrangements. Learn how child support is calculated in Texas.

In Texas, the term “conservatorship” is used rather than “custody”. There are sole managing conservatorship and joint managing conservatorships which basically means one is a custodial parent and the other is a non-custodial parent. These types of conservatorship can either be agreed upon by both parties or be put in place by a court order. Learn about conservatorship in Austin or conservatorship in San Antonio.

A divorce agreement can be changed by filing a modification of the agreement, this is considered a Post Decree Modification. A Post Decree Modification can be filed when there are substantial changes in a party’s circumstances. This can include parenting time, visitation, child, and spousal support. Speak to one of our Texas family lawyers today about your post-decree modification.

The court always takes the child’s best interest into consideration when making the final decision regarding parental responsibilities. These are a few of the factors considered:

• Child’s living arrangement
• Reports of child abuse or neglect,
• The well-being of the child while with the parent,
• Any physical or mental health issues that would prevent the parent from taking care of the child.