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Family law disputes are one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life, and as such, M&A family law attorneys will work hard to make sure that your needs are met and your interest is protected under Texas laws. At M&A Law Firm of Dallas, our family law attorneys have the vast experience of working on family law cases, and they are here to provide the best service to you. Our family law attorneys provide aggressive representation and attentive service in order to help you through these difficult times. Our family law attorneys return phone calls promptly and take the time to answer questions and address your needs. Our family law attorneys pay a special attention to the details of every case to ensure we get you the best result.
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At M&A Law Firm, our Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant County divorce lawyers understand that divorce is one of the most significant, life changing, emotional, and difficult legal proceedings that a person will ever face. The dissolution of a marriage can become very complicated and is emotionally taxing. If you need a divorce and would like to speak with a family law attorney, our family law attorneys are here to help you. If there is a possibility of reconciliation, we will work hard to help you reconcile.
If there is no possibility of reconciliation, we can help and stand by your side during the divorce proceeding. Our Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant County divorce attorneys help clients with all aspects of divorce. Thus, give us a call at our toll free 1-866-789-1664, or click here to fill out our convenient online case evaluation form, and let our experienced family law attorneys help you during this difficult and emotional process.
If you live in Dallas, Denton, Collin, or Tarrant County, you are in luck. Many other sites, want to charge you money without really helping you. There are non-attorney websites that would furnish the documents that you need to get an agreed divorce (uncontested), but most of the times, when you get to court, you will find out that it was not complete or did not conform with the county’s rules and mandate.
Texas courts will do everything possible to lessen the emotional impact on children of divorcing parents. If the parents cannot agree on a plan for custody, the courts will decide what is best for the children. Some of the factors the court will weigh are, the willingness of one parent to encourage a relationship between the child and the other parent, as well as any history of violence or abusive conduct by either parent.
In Texas, child Custody and visitation are based on “what is in the best interest of the child” specifically, Texas Family Code Section 153.002 states that “the best interest of the child shall always be the primary consideration of the court in determining the issues of conservatorship and possession of and access to the child.” As a result of this, the default rule is a joint managing conservatorship because the Texas courts have decided that the child’s interest is best served by having both parents involved in the child’s life.
An important part of child custody is child support, whether paid or received. There are situations, when the spouse or party paying the child support (the non-primary parent) will feel bitter, or angry about paying the child support, believing that money is going to the other spouse, or party. But, the truth is that the party with the primary custody of the child is paying for the expenses of child as well. The Court believes that both parents have the responsibility to support their children. The Texas Family Code has the child support guidelines, which are presumed to be in the best interest of the children. This also applies to the situation, when neither parent has the custody.
Unlike some other states, there is no alimony in Texas. Texas, however, does allow for spousal support or better known as spousal maintenance. In considering whether to allow spousal support (spousal maintenance), a Texas court could consider many factors, such as the earning capacity of the spouse, the responsibility of the spouse for the children, health and age of parties, ability to work, the duration of the marriage, and the financial resources and liabilities of the spouse. Generally, in order to receive support after the divorce, the parties must have been married for a period exceeding ten (10) years, and if a Texas court decides, a party may be qualified to receive up to $2,500.00 a month for a maximum of three (3) years.