The Beginning Of Your New Life
You can't start your new life until you have closure on your old life.
Resolving the issues surrounding your divorce will form the foundation on which you will build the rest of your life. As with all family law matters, how complicated it will be to handle your divorce is ultimately up to you and your spouse. In the end, there are a lot of questions that you will answer for yourself:
- How long will my divorce take?
- Will I have to go to court?
- How much will this cost?
My job is to give you options and keep you empowered to make the decisions that work for you. If you want to fight your spouse in court at every turn, then you need to understand that the fight will be long and costly. If you and your spouse can at least talk with each other, we may be able to save you both time and money.
The important point is that, while I will advise you on how to proceed, with The Law Office of Martin Zimmerman, I work the way you want me to work. I have the experience to negotiate and the reputation for fighting to the final bell.
Divorce in the State of Texas
Marriage is a very simple concept in Texas: Either you are married or you aren't.
Texas is a no-fault divorce state and does not recognize legal separations. Dissolution of marriage is considered serious business by the state, and it is not a process that is settled overnight.
While Texas law requires a 60-day cooling-off period before a divorce can be finalized, the actions taken in the beginning of a divorce set the tone for how your case plays out.
At the Law Offices of Martin Zimmerman, we begin by addressing questions about:
Property
Texas recognizes two categories of property: Separate and Community. Separate property is defined as
- Things you owned before the marriage
- Things your spouse owned before the marriage
- Things you inherited
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Gifts given outright to you during the marriage, otherwise Gifts to both of you are one-half your separate property and one-half your spouse's separate property
Community property, which is the initial presumption in Texas, is defined as
- Things you accumulated during the marriage
The best way to find satisfactory solutions to property division is by negotiating and coming to a joint agreement on how property will be divided, and we can put strong techniques in place that can help you. But, not every divorce can be negotiated, and when it is time to fight, I am ready to take your case before a judge.
Along with litigation, I advise clients on how to present themselves in court. Our goal is not just to convince the court that you're right, but also that you have made every effort to solve your problem. I have had years of experience in front of judges, and I know what they want to hear from clients, and more importantly what they don't want to hear. My experience can help you present a persuasive and mature case.
At the Law Office of Martin Zimmerman, we can help you create reasonable and informed expectations in handling your divorce, in matters that centrally include:
- Property Division to Spousal Support
- Child Custody to Child Support
- Modification to Paternity
Call our lawyer today at (830) 515-4446 to schedule a free initial consultation, or contact us by e-mail.
