Filing For Divorce in Texas: Attorney Explains Step-by-Step Process

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024
  • If you are considering getting a divorce in Texas, do you know how to go about the process? How long will the process take? According to Texas divorce law, does it matter who files first?
    This interview features Erin Leake, a family law attorney with Vaught Law Firm in Austin, Texas. She focuses her practice on divorce, child support, child custody, and marital agreements.
    In this interview, she explains what you can expect if you are considering going through the divorce process in Texas.
    To learn more, visit her AskTheLawyers™ profile: bit.ly/32Io5lh
    Contact her directly by calling 888-981-0085.
    Topics covered in this interview:
    0:32 - Does it matter who files for divorce first?
    1:18 - What are temporary orders?
    1:55 - What is discovery?
    2:30 - What is the difference between formal discovery and informal discovery?
    2:59 - How does Texas handle child custody and child support?
    3:34 - How is property divided in Texas?
    4:08 - Is Texas a community property state?
    4:44 - Are retirement funds considered to be community property?
    5:34 - How long does a divorce take in Texas?
    Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. In some states, this video may be deemed Attorney Advertising. The choice of lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 50

  • @mechellestudio5430
    @mechellestudio5430 3 роки тому +72

    After listening to all of this, I’ve come to the conclusion that’s it’s best to just date! Not marry! Lol

  • @olveraivan65
    @olveraivan65 3 роки тому +6

    How long does it take to file a divorce normally?

  • @randalstilskin5266
    @randalstilskin5266 2 роки тому +3

    First step move out of Texas or any of the other community-property states like New Mexico or Louisiana. Get residency on the sligh in the nearest man friendly state, get a trailer or something. Then say you're moving out due to differeneces etc. Then apply for divorce because she certainly will have her legal team going for all your property and since she will stil think you are a Texas resident will assume shes getting everything, which would be true in Texas but it wont be in Nearby Oklahoma/Arkansas.

  • @ThePatricktam
    @ThePatricktam 3 роки тому +15

    This is so hard. I'm happy I have no children... no assets..no home with him. A clean hurtful divorce.

    • @mechellestudio5430
      @mechellestudio5430 3 роки тому +1

      Wow… I feel your hurt thru the text. Keep your head up UniqT, I’m gonna take the time to pray for you RIGHT NOW!

  • @dominicfrost8627
    @dominicfrost8627 3 роки тому +10

    What about a clean divorce as in both parties just want out and there will be no fighting over property? Will that still take 60 days or can it be done and over with.

  • @crystalrangel4329
    @crystalrangel4329 3 роки тому +4

    So when we go to court we have to sell the house my ex is very attament about not selling the house.Will the judge decided then?

    • @burntblonde2925
      @burntblonde2925 2 роки тому +2

      Your ex would have to buy you out of the equity in your house. And make sure he has to refinance so your name is off of it, in case he stops making payments and ruins your credit. Also, so you don’t have that debt to qualify for your own home in the future.

  • @HonorioSoto
    @HonorioSoto 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video

  • @rosechandler5077
    @rosechandler5077 3 роки тому +5

    What if you don't have nothing

  • @donaldball804
    @donaldball804 2 роки тому +1

    What if both parties have been living separately for multiple years and things like custody and child support are already in place?

  • @liizy270
    @liizy270 Рік тому

    Can you mail a petition to the court?

  • @liizy270
    @liizy270 Рік тому

    Do you need to send the court fee with the petition or can you pay after

  • @tulasimagar4363
    @tulasimagar4363 10 місяців тому

    Hi how can I get ? single divorce paper

  • @badgirlhollywood9741
    @badgirlhollywood9741 3 роки тому +10

    What if my spouse broke a bone in my body and now I am disabled?

  • @MrTwins3950
    @MrTwins3950 3 роки тому +2

    Is their an action to protect the rights of parents in a divorce? Where the husbands parents used their life savings to purchase the property where the daughter in law deceived the parties to put half in her name??
    Six months into occupancy?

    • @ccMomOfJays
      @ccMomOfJays 7 місяців тому

      Similar situation. What was your outcome

  • @ThePatricktam
    @ThePatricktam 3 роки тому +6

    What if the husband hangs out and messed around? Spends hardly anytime with wife? 2.5 years... no property together

  • @juhivarma7160
    @juhivarma7160 Рік тому

    What about if he has sent money overseas?

  • @natureinblum
    @natureinblum 3 роки тому

    How about any real estate inheritance and then improvements were made to that inheritance with funds from both caples is that become part of own property by both?

    • @AskTheLawyersTM
      @AskTheLawyersTM  3 роки тому +2

      Great question, Mary! That can be a complex situation and the answer is likely not black and white. For informational purposes only, inheritances are generally separate property, but as you note, if the other spouse contributes to it, they may have a claim in divorce. That is a perfect example of something an experienced lawyer would have to look at the documentation and history of the property to offer legal advice to a person in that situation.

  • @crystalmelo8799
    @crystalmelo8799 3 роки тому +1

    Does filling for divorce in a county close to the boarder, have a chance for possible fraudulent justices?

  • @martelc.j.6122
    @martelc.j.6122 Рік тому

    What happens when a spouse has a large amount of unverifiable income, or an undocumented (cash) savings?

  • @lorency7183
    @lorency7183 3 роки тому +2

    My attorney did not ask opposing counsel for any documents and court saw fair and just for me to be thrown out of my apartment and him kept both vehicles I’m so lost . Fair and just

  • @marshapple
    @marshapple 2 роки тому +10

    What if you discovered that your partner is cheating and have suffered psychological and financial abuse?

    • @AlexanderWebster_
      @AlexanderWebster_ 2 роки тому +3

      Get a good lawyer

    • @AlexanderWebster_
      @AlexanderWebster_ 2 роки тому +2

      Collect as much evidence for your case as possible

    • @palo5959
      @palo5959 Рік тому

      It’s just a discovery forgive and move on with life

  • @lorency7183
    @lorency7183 3 роки тому

    Community property

  • @ericmartinez4869
    @ericmartinez4869 Рік тому

    😡im giving my ex everything the law states!.20 percent child support and 50 percent property n retirement. But still she doesn’t answer! What can i do??

  • @vv-og2ml
    @vv-og2ml 2 роки тому

    What if your getting a divorce because of domestic and child abuse and got legal proof? Can I get a divorce fast

  • @sajadaElham-hq8li
    @sajadaElham-hq8li Рік тому

    I want to divorcing

  • @cornezane
    @cornezane 9 місяців тому

    This is the reason why I’m not married. Just not worth it.

  • @Ram-dq1gq
    @Ram-dq1gq 7 місяців тому

    Havnt heard this many lies in a while

  • @gangothrinarayan3348
    @gangothrinarayan3348 Рік тому

    Hello mam ,
    I m from India , i was in relationship with my bf fr 2.6yrs .now he shifted to USA frm India few months ago ....we planned for kids and future together , whr he promised for marriage but after he shifting to Texas ,usa ..he changed within a month and started detrayed me , he his telling no interest on me , he will block me in all contacts , he will never come back to me etc ...how can I file a case on him in Texas court though online ...

    • @ccMomOfJays
      @ccMomOfJays 7 місяців тому

      I know this is a year old . But what did/do you want. There was no marriage or kids.