Couples who enter a marriage do so with the best of intentions. However, time and the stress of marriage can change relationships and those in them.
If you are contemplating a divorce or your spouse has filed for divorce in Lake Travis, contact the attorneys at Evans Family Law Group. Our divorce attorneys have decades of family law experience and the knowledge needed to guide you through the Texas divorce process from start to finish.
At Evans Family Law Group, we are proud to be:
- Recognized by our legal peers for family law excellence;
- Texas Certified Family Law Specialists; and
- Successful and client-recommended in the greater Austin area.
Reach out to schedule your complimentary legal consultation with one of our caring divorce attorneys now.
How an Experienced Lake Travis Divorce Attorney Can Help
A divorce in Lake Travis does not have to be contentious and end familial relationships. When possible, your divorce attorney from Evans Family Law Group will use alternate strategies to resolve your significant divorce issues in a mutually satisfactory manner.
At Evans Family Law Group, our attorneys can assist you in any of the following in addition to traditional courtroom litigation:
- Negotiations;
- Mediation;
- Collaborative divorce; or
- Arbitration.
If your spouse or marital dynamic is not suited to alternative dispute resolution, our attorneys will assert your case before the court in a concise, logical, and well-reasoned manner. To learn more about any of these methods, call Evans Family Law Group to discuss your case with a divorce attorney.
Divorce Requirements in Lake Travis
All states have residency requirements for filing a divorce within their borders. Texas mandates a divorce petitioner or their spouse live in the state for at least six months before a divorce filing. The resident spouse must live in the county the divorce is filed for a minimum of ninety days.
There are exceptions for active duty military and government employees working out-of-state. However, unless domestic violence is an issue, the court will not grant a divorce for a minimum of sixty days once filed.
Grounds for Divorce in Lake Travis
Texas offers both no-fault and fault grounds for divorce. In a no-fault divorce, neither party must accept blame for the breakup of the marriage. The no-fault grounds for divorce in Texas are the insupportability of the marriage and separation of more than three years without marital relations. Insupportability amounts to irreconcilable differences between spouses.
If a spouse chooses to divorce for fault, they are responsible for proving their case. This can be a lengthy and expensive process. Therefore, no-fault divorces, typically based on insupportability, are the most common type of divorce in Texas.
Fault grounds for a Texas divorce include:
- Cruelty;
- Adultery;
- Felony Conviction;
- Abandonment; and
- Confinement to a mental hospital.
A fault-based divorce can impact property division. However, it may not be the best choice based on individual circumstances.
Contact an Experienced Lake Travis Divorce Attorney Today
Before making any major life decision, including divorce, you must understand its personal and financial implications. Retaining an experienced Lake Travis divorce attorney at Evans Family Law Group can help you avoid costly mistakes and repeat court appearances due to oversight or lack of competent representation.
Contact Evans Family Law Group. There is no risk to you in scheduling a complimentary consultation and case evaluation.