DivorceAustin, Texas Divorce LawyersGoing through a divorce is difficult and raises many questions. What are my custody and visitation rights? Can the terms of the divorce 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? 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 at Your Side to Help With Difficult DecisionsOur 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 proivding objective advice and keeping clients informed. Contentious Issues in a DivorceIn a contested divorce, the big issues are usually children and money. We can help facilitate mediation or other types of alternative dispute resolution to deal with problems arising from clashes over child custody and visitation. A public fight about these issues might not be in the best interest of the child and it can be costly. We help clients minimize the negative effects of divorce upon the children. On the other hand, if alternative dispute resolution fails, we are prepared to zealously advocate your interests in court. Texas is a community property state. This means that all negotiations about money and property begin with the presumption that all property acquired after marriage is community property--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 Try to Save Clients MoneyIn addition to helping men and women with the major issues in a divorce--money and children--we try to minimize the cost of the process. One way we do this is by suggesting alternative dispute resolution methods. 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 at court. When that happens, our divorce 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. Evening and weekend appointments available by request Ritchey & Marbut, L.L.P |
