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Realizing you need the help of a Divorce Lawyer can be difficult to come to terms with. In fact, simply thinking about the concept of divorce can bring heartache to many hurting couples. Divorce is not an easy legal matter to handle, especially when matters of child support and child custody have to be determined. There are different types of divorces, contested and uncontested. Even in uncontested divorces, which are those involving amicable relationships, emotions are typically very sensitive. Feelings of anger, loss, pain, and frustration are typically found and one of our family lawyers from The Carlson Law Firm can help ease some of the burdens from your situation.

Our Killeen, Temple and Round Rock divorce lawyers serve the following counties:

  • Bell County
  • Williamson County
  • Travis County
  • Hays County
  • Burnet County
  • Bastrop County

If you live in the Central Texas area, contact a qualified family law lawyer for assistance. Once the process starts, it’s crucial to have legal representation every step of the way to ensure that your rights are always protected. We will do everything we can to reach an amicable solution without going to court. However, in the event that a trial becomes necessary, we will fight diligently to get you the results you want.

As a veteran-owned law firm, The Carlson Law Firm proudly represents military members in our community in need of a family law attorney. Our Fort Hood divorce attorneys are here to help you navigate divorce or child custody arrangements.

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Divorce Lawyer: Grounds For Divorce in Texas

When it comes to establishing the grounds for divorce, the state of Texas has seven that can be considered. Grounds for divorce are reasons that a married couple will be able to legally get divorced. A Texas Divorce Attorney can help you determine which of these seven reasons to get divorced may apply to your situation:

Insupportability

This is the most common reason for divorce, which alleges that the marriage has become insupportable as a result of disagreement and conflict. If you and your spouse are not getting along anymore and you cannot see another solution, this would be your solution to choose. Insupportability means “discord or conflict of personalities” that has prevented any “reasonable expectation of reconciliation.”

Adultery

Adultery damages hundreds of thousands of marriages in the United States each year. Generally, marriages that experience an affair end in divorce. It is when one spouse is not faithful to the other. Texas defines adultery as voluntary sexual intercourse with a person besides your husband or wife. If you are filing for divorce based on adultery, you should be prepared to show the court proof of the affair.

Cruelty

If your spouse has treated you or children in a cruel or abusive manner and living together is no longer an option, this would be the option to choose. Cruel treatment means the behavior of one spouse is so extreme as to make it impossible for the parties to live together under the same roof. This cruel treatment can be physical or emotional in nature. Evidence can be hard to come by in order to prove cruel treatment in a divorce so a party who wishes to plead cruel treatment as a ground for divorce ought to be open and honest with the attorney so that necessary evidence can be located. This grounds for divorce is also often alleged.

Felony Conviction

In the state of Texas, if your spouse has been convicted of a felony, is imprisoned for a year or more and has not been pardoned, a divorce can take place. This cannot take place if the convicted spouse was imprisoned on the testimony of the one pursuing divorce.

Abandonment

If your spouse has abandoned you a divorce can be accomplished. The important part is that the abandonment had to have lasted for a year or longer.

Living Separately

If you and your spouse have lived apart for at least three years, a divorce is a possibility. This is used when it is a mutual agreement to live separately.

Confinement in a Mental Facility

If your spouse is in a mental hospital and has been for three years, you can pursue divorce. When they do not appear to be improving, a divorce can take place.

Divorce Attorneys at The Carlson Law Firm in Texas

How Can a Divorce Lawyer Help

According to recent data, there more than 780,000 divorces filed in 2018. None of these couples made this decision lightly. Our compassionate family law attorneys recognize that divorce is a complex and emotional time for couples. When you split from your partner, you’re doing more than a physical separation. Even if you have a non-contested divorce, you will still need to figure out how your assets and time with your children will be divided. A divorce lawyer can help you determine the following:

Child Custody

In most cases, children need the love and support of both of their parents. When it comes to determining custody, child support and visitation rights, you will be focused on ensuring that your children’s best interests are the first priority—and so will our firm. It is an emotional situation that can be handled with the assistance of a family law attorney from our firm.

Asset division

What you ask for in your petition is extremely important. For example, if you do no request relief in your divorce petition, the court may prohibit you from doing so. Occasionally, new information comes to light while your divorce is pending. You need a lawyer that you are comfortable discussing your situation with and who will make the necessary amendments to your petition on time.

Spousal Support or Alimony

In cases where one spouse has stayed out of the workforce to take care of the home or children, spousal support or alimony may be an option during the divorce transition period.

No Fault Vs. Fault-Based Divorce

Most divorces in Texas are considered no-fault divorces, where both parties agree to divorce on grounds of being unable to sustain the marriage. There are certainly times when a divorce attorney may advise a client that there are grounds for an at-fault divorce and suggest that this type of divorce be filed. Knowing the difference between these two types of divorces before filing either a no-fault or fault-based divorce is important in Texas. When grounds for an “at-fault” divorce are applicable, a person considering such action should seek the advice of a divorce lawyer to help decide if this type of divorce action should be considered.

What Is No-Fault Divorce?

In Texas, a no-fault divorce applies when one or both spouses can no longer support or agree to the marriage. In this type of divorce, both spouses agree that they cannot stay married and have agreed to file for a no-fault divorce, which is an easier type of divorce to handle than a fault-based divorce.

What is Fault-Based Divorce?

Unfortunately, not every divorce is a simple no-fault one, particularly when spouses do not agree on a divorce. In this situation, the party seeking a divorce can have their divorce attorney file based on fault, naming the reasons why the marriage is not sustainable. These reasons may include adultery, abuse, cruelty, mental incapacity, felony conviction, three years or more of living apart, and abandonment. These are called Grounds for Divorce.

Military Divorce

A family lawyer from The Carlson Law Firm is skilled at helping navigate military service members through a divorce. When it comes to divorce situations involving members of the military, there are specific laws that make the divorce more complex than typical. Special and unique issues take place when compared to everyday civilian divorces. There are laws that are set in place to protect active military members from being placed in default because of a failure to respond to divorce actions. Everyone has the right to know that they are being divorced, and active military men and women are often unable to respond at an appropriate time.

This protection was established under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, 50 UCS §521.

Military Divorce Requirements

The active military spouse will have to be personally served with a divorce summons or else the court will not have jurisdiction over the active military member. An exception can sometimes occur in uncontested cases where the active duty spouse does not have to be served if the member signs a waiver that acknowledges the divorce. The residency requirements include that either spouse lives in Texas and that the active service member is stationed in Texas.

Other factors are specific as well when it involves a military divorce, such as child support and spousal support. The awards are not allowed to exceed 60% of the military member’s pay.

For those on either side of a military divorce, our firm can make the situations clear and understandable.

How a Fort Hood Divorce Lawyer Can Help You

This is a situation you will not want to experience on your own as there are many specifications involved. We can help you reach an agreeable settlement, and if this is not possible, our firm can aggressively fight for you and your rights. Make sure to get the protection you need as you experience this difficult point of your life. Call The Carlson Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation with a Fort Hood military divorce attorney.

Killeen Divorce Lawyer

Hiring a Killeen family lawyer may seem like an uphill battle. However, The Carlson Law Firm’s lawyers have an outstanding reputation evident through our consecutive wins as Best Law Firm in Central Texas. Our Killeen Divorce Attorneys can do the following for you:

  • Help you file the correct paperwork
  • Ensure you know about your court dates
  • Collect documentation
  • Help determine child support
  • Assist with spousal support and spousal maintenance
  • Child Custody
  • Child visitation
  • Mediated settlement agreements
  • Property Division

When you contact our Killeen, Texas Divorce Lawyers, you contact two of the best lawyers in their field.

Steve Walden is a Board-Certified Family Law attorney based in our Killeen location. Steve has represented clients and gotten them the favorable resolutions they deserve.

Cassandra Gibson is a Killeen-based Divorce Lawyer who is dedicated to helping families through the legal process. She works tirelessly on behalf of her clients to get the best possible resolution for them and their children.

Contact a Killeen Family Lawyer

Considering a Bell or Coryell County divorce? Call  254-526-5688 to speak with a qualified family law attorney to schedule your free consultation. We offer virtual consultations.

The Carlson Law Firm in Killeen is located at 100 E. Central Texas Expy Killeen, TX 76541.

Schedule a free consultation with a divorce lawyer in Killeen near you.

Temple Divorce Lawyer

Based in Temple, Texas, Roxanne Martin is The Carlson Law Firm’s divorce attorney serving the residents of Temple and surrounding areas. She handles cases in Bell County and Milam County.

Her tireless work as a Temple Divorce Lawyer ensures that clients get the resolution possible when it comes to their futures. As a Temple Family Law Attorney, Roxanne helps clients through the following situations:

  • Adoption
  • Child Custody
  • Name changes
  • Pre and post-nuptial agreements
  • Divorce
  • Child Protective Services
  • Parental Rights Termination
  • Office of the Attorney General custody and child support matters
  • Agreed separations
  • Modifications
  • Enforcement of child support
  • Withholding
  • And more

Contact The Carlson Law Firm for excellent legal representation through your divorce.

Contact a Temple Family Lawyer

Considering a divorce? Call 254-771-5688 to speak with a qualified divorce attorney to schedule your free consultation. We offer virtual consultations.

The Carlson Law Firm in Temple is located at 2010 SW H K Dodgen Loop Suite 201, Temple, TX 76504.

Schedule a free consultation with a divorce lawyer in Temple near you.

Round Rock Divorce Lawyer

Cheryl Powell is The Carlson Law Firm’s Round Rock Divorce Attorney. Clients rave about the legal representation that they get from Cheryl and her professionalism as she guides them through the most difficult situations.

For expert and meticulous handling of your divorce, contact our Round Rock family law legal team. Cheryl handles cases in the following counties:

  • Williamson
  • Hays
  • Travis
  • Bastrop
  • Burnet

A Round Rock Divorce Lawyer from The Carlson Law Firm can help you get the resolution your family deserves.

Contact a Round Rock Family Lawyer

Considering a divorce? Call 512-671-7277 to speak with a qualified divorce attorney to schedule your free consultation. We offer virtual consultations.

The Carlson Law Firm in Temple is located at 1717 N, N Interstate Hwy 35 STE 305, Round Rock, TX 78664.

Schedule a free consultation with a divorce lawyer in Round Rock near you.

Find a Carlson Law Firm Divorce Lawyer Near You

Visit a Divorce Lawyer in our Killeen, Temple or Round Rock locations for a free consultation.

With 16 locations throughout Texas, there’s a Carlson Law Firm near you. Our family law departments operate out of our Killeen, Temple and Round Rock offices.

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