Trophy Club Divorce Attorney

The decision to end a marriage is a significant one, and the process to accomplish a divorce will vary depending upon whether you and your spouse can come to an agreement, or if the courts will need to be involved to resolve the many important issues linked to divorce. If you have no minor children and no property, divorce is relatively straightforward and can be accomplished with a relatively simple form and filing. However, if you have children, property, liabilities, and various responsibilities, it is important to ensure that your divorce agreement addresses them to protect your rights in the future.

 

A local Trophy Club divorce lawyer from Mims Ballew Hollingsworth | Family Law can help guide you through the process and ensure that an agreeable outcome is achieved. We take the time to get to know the unique situation and goals of each of our clients to tailor services and a solution that best meets their needs.

The Basics of Divorce in Texas

Going through a divorce can be a difficult process, and it will be different depending upon whether you are the “petitioner” or the “respondent”. The petitioner is the party that initiates the divorce by filing an Original Petition for Divorce with the appropriate county clerk. In terms of Trophy Club, that will be either the Tarrant County Clerk or the Denton County Clerk, depending on where your property is situated.

Qualifying to File for Divorce in Texas

Before considering whether or not to proceed with a divorce in Texas, it is important to first consider whether you qualify. Filing if you qualify would be a waste of time as it cannot be accepted if you do not meet these basic requirements:

  • You have been a resident of Texas for at least 6 months
  • You have been a resident of Tarrant County or Denton County, depending on where your property is situated, for at least 90 days

 

If these requirements are met by the spouses, the Original Petition for Divorce may be filed with the appropriate county clerk. From there various deadlines and requirements are initiated in terms of a waiting period, the demands on the respondent to answer, and the need to either come to an agreement, or allow the court into your personal business to decide for you if an agreement cannot be reached.

The 60-Day Waiting Period

In nearly all filings for divorce in Texas, there is a minimum of 60 days before the divorce can be completed. The day that the Original Petition for Divorce begins the 60 day countdown, and includes weekends and holidays. Should the 60th day be on a weekend or holiday, the next business day counts. Keep in mind that day 1 is the day after you filed the petition, not the day it was filed. There are narrow exceptions to the 60-day waiting period minimum that your Trophy club divorce attorney can advise you on should they be relevant to your situation.

 

The 60 days is simply the minimum amount of time that spouses must wait before finalizing a divorce. The divorce can only be finalized after the spouses have either come to an agreement, or had a court hearing to determine how their assets, liabilities, and responsibilities will be divided, which includes:

  • Property, including residential, commercial, and investments
  • Assets including cash, stocks, equity accounts, and more
  • Liabilities such as shared credit card debt or mortgage debt
  • Spousal support arrangements
  • Child custody and support arrangements
  • Pet custody and support arrangements

 

Generally, divorces take between 6 months and 1 year to process in Texas. The amount of time that your divorce takes will depend upon the availability of information and the willingness of the former spouses to negotiate.

Information is Exchanged During this Period

A divorce in Texas is a civil action, and if you are unable to come to an agreement and your divorce is contested, you’ll need to abide by the Rules of Civil Procedure that govern the Texas courts. This generally means that information must be exchanged between the parties within 20 days of the respondent filing an answer. The information that is required, and the deadlines associated with your divorce, will depend upon a variety of factors. As advised by the organization Texas Law Help, it is “a good idea to talk with a family law lawyer about your particular situation”, as knowing exactly what is best for you can be difficult.

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    I highly recommend this law firm. I have had Brian and Kelly both represent me in now three seperate cases. They are men of integrity that are very prompt to answer questions and get back to you on important matters. They have always been well organized and stayed on top of the important information relevant to my cases. ...

    Loyd Camp
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    Timothy Alexander did an exceptional job handling my divorce case. He was extremely prepared, very informative, and he made sure I was always kept in the loop. His professionalism, guidance and empathy tremendously helped during what could have been a much more difficult time. I was so pleased with the final outcome and ...

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    Highly recommend this law firm. Andrew McAlester goes above and beyond for his clients. He’s very resourceful and prompt in communication. I always refer Mr. McAlester to my family and friends in their time of need because I trust his judgement and I know he has his clients well being at the forefront of everything.

    William Hawthorne
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    Tim Alexander represented me during my divorce. His compassion, empathy and communication during the process helped keep additional stresses out of an already stressful situation.

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    I highly recommend this firm. I mainly worked with Andrew McAlester. Andrew was super helpful and courteous during a very stressful situation that I found myself in. Thanks for everything!

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    Timothy Alexander is an amazing lawyer. He helped me with everything I needed to do to get my divorce final in a very short period of time. I always try to refer to him when anybody asks for a divorce lawyer. Thank you for everything you’ve done.

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    Kelly & Brian helped us in our child custody case and I am very pleased by their work. Our case ended up last almost 2 yrs due to COVID, however they were very easy to communicate with and constantly kept us up to date on our case and the courts. I would highly recommend them if you are needing a great custody lawyer ...

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    Mr. Alexander was the utmost professional. He was timely in his communication and very thorough in his answers. His approach helped make a difficult situation tolerable. One thing I greatly appreciated is that he did not just tell me what I wanted to hear. He would offer suggestions and allow me to make the final decisio ...

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    Kelly & Brian were amazing attorneys. I came to them when I really needed help with child custody issues, and they were committed to reaching the best possible outcome. I am writing this to express my most sincere thanks, and gratitude for their professionalism. They stuck by me through the last year in dealing with ...

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    Things happen and you need someone to tell it to you straight. Andrew McAlester is someone I trust to help me navigate through these difficult times.

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