Question 1

How much does a divorce attorney in Austin cost?

Accepted Answer

Costs depend on whether your divorce is contested or uncontested and how complex your assets and custody issues are. We offer a confidential consultation to review your situation and explain your options, including flat-fee arrangements for uncontested matters and hourly representation for contested cases. We are transparent about fees from day one so there are no surprises. Call us at (512) 877-1389 to get started.

Question 2

How long does a divorce take in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period from the date the petition is filed before a divorce can be finalized. Uncontested divorces often finalize shortly after that window. Contested divorces involving disputed property, business valuations, or custody can take six months to over a year. We work to resolve your case as efficiently as possible while protecting your interests.

Question 3

Is Texas a community property state?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Texas is a community property state, which means most assets and debts acquired during the marriage belong to both spouses and are divided in a just and right manner, which is not always an even 50/50 split. Separate property, such as assets owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance, can be kept if properly traced and documented. We characterize and value the entire marital estate to protect your share.

Question 4

Do I need to live in Austin to file for divorce here?

Accepted Answer

To file for divorce in Texas, one spouse must have lived in the state for at least 6 months and in the county of filing for at least 90 days. If you meet the Travis County residency requirement, we can file here. We serve clients throughout Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and the surrounding Central Texas counties.

Question 5

How is child custody decided in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas frames custody as conservatorship (decision-making rights) and possession (the parenting schedule), and courts decide based on the best interest of the child. Most cases result in joint managing conservatorship, but the possession schedule and specific rights can vary widely. We build a parenting plan supported by evidence of your involvement and your child's needs.

Question 6

Should I hire an aggressive divorce attorney or try to settle?

Accepted Answer

The two are not mutually exclusive. We negotiate firmly and pursue settlement when it serves your interests, because it is usually faster and less costly. But we prepare every case as if it will go to trial, which is exactly what gives us leverage at the negotiating table. If the other side will not be reasonable, we are fully prepared to litigate in the Travis County courts. Call (512) 877-1389 for a confidential consultation.

Austin TX Divorce & Family Law Practice Areas

Property & Asset Division

High-Asset Divorce Attorney

Property & Asset Division Attorney

Business Owner Divorce Attorney

Divorce Process & Litigation

Contested Divorce Attorney

Uncontested Divorce Attorney

Custody & Support Modification Attorney

Military Divorce Attorney

Custody & Children

Child Custody & Conservatorship Attorney

Fathers' Rights Attorney

Child Support & Spousal Maintenance

Child Support Attorney

Spousal Maintenance & Alimony Attorney

Prenuptial & Marital Agreements

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement Attorney

All Practice Areas at a Glance

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