Austin, Texas Divorce Lawyers
Going through a divorce is difficult and raises many questions. What are my custody and visitation rights? Can the terms of the divorce decree be modified as time progresses and situations change? How do I go about terminating parental rights if my spouse is incapable of caring for our child? Do I need to move from marital separation to divorce? How can I ensure a fair business valuation and division of assets?
At Ritchey & Marbut, L.L.P., we can answer any question you may have regarding your divorce. For more information, contact our Austin law offices to schedule a consultation.
Have an Advocate by Your Side to Help With Difficult Decisions
Our clients are frequently so caught up in the emotional aspects of a divorce that they fail to be objective. We help clients gain perspective and advise them about the long-term effects of their decisions. We cannot make divorce painless, but we are committed to make the process as smooth as possible by providing objective advice and keeping clients informed.
Contentious Issues in a Divorce
In a contested divorce, the big issues are usually children and money. We can help clients minimize the negative effects of divorce upon children and lower the overall legal costs by facilitating mediation or other types of alternative dispute resolution to deal with child custody and visitation issues. On the other hand, if alternative dispute resolution fails, we are more than prepared to protect a client's interests in court.
In Texas, negotiations regarding money and property begin with the presumption that all property acquired after marriage is community property or jointly owned. We assist people with the process of identifying any exceptions to this for example, property inherited or received as a gift can be exempt from the community property rules. We counsel them on how the division of property can affect other financial aspects of a divorce, such as child support and spousal support. We also counsel clients with complex assets on how to protect or pursue their financial interests.
We Try to Save Clients Money
We strive to minimize the cost of the divorce process. One way we do this is by suggesting alternative dispute resolution methods, such as collaborative law. Another approach to reducing costs is to use a process that identifies the issues over which there is no argument, and thus reduce the need for costly court appearances.
Although we work to minimize the costs of a divorce, it is sometimes in our client's best interests to resolve the issues in court. When that happens, our divorce litigation lawyers are ready to represent our clients effectively.
For more information about how we can help with your divorce, child custody or child support matter, contact our Austin law offices to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney.
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