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First, you should meet with an experienced divorce attorney. During this initial consultation, your attorney will discuss your options, legal procedures and potential outcomes.

Engaging a knowledgeable attorney from the outset ensures that you navigate the complexities of divorce law effectively, safeguarding your rights and interests throughout the process. At Duffee + Eitzen, we are committed to providing expert guidance and support, helping you achieve a resolution that aligns with your goals and priorities. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey towards a new chapter.

No, while it’s not legally required to hire a divorce lawyer before filing for divorce in Texas, consulting with a lawyer is highly recommended. Navigating the complexities of divorce law without professional guidance can be challenging and may result in overlooking crucial aspects that could impact your future. An experienced divorce attorney ensures your best interests are prioritized, helps you understand your legal options, and provides the necessary support to make informed decisions. By working with a knowledgeable divorce lawyer, you can avoid potential pitfalls and ensure a smoother, more favorable divorce process.

When you need to get a divorce in Texas, you can work with our divorce lawyers to plan a strategy. As your family’s lives change, we can help you modify previously determined orders, schedules, and legal support obligations to accommodate your change in circumstances. Learn more about our modification services.

Absolutely. At Duffee + Eitzen, our divorce law attorneys have extensive experience handling child custody and support issues during divorce proceedings. We recognize that these matters are crucial to your family’s well-being. Our divorce lawyers are dedicated to providing the legal expertise and guidance needed to navigate these often complex disputes. We work diligently to ensure that your best interests and that of your children are at the forefront of every decision, striving for resolutions that support your family’s stability and future. Read more about our child custody services.

In an uncontested divorce, both parties agree on most issues such as child custody, property division, and spousal support, often speeding up the legal process. In a contested divorce, spouses cannot agree on one or more issues, requiring a robust settlement effort such as the collaborative process or mediation and ultimately court intervention if the settlement effort is not successful. No matter the type of divorce you’re facing, our skilled attorneys can help diffuse conflict and prioritize your best interests.

Yes, there are several ways to handle your divorce without going to court, which can help minimize anger and bitterness.

Most divorces are settled out of court through methods like the collaborative process, mediation or attorney-to-attorney settlement.

In collaborative law, both attorneys and the divorcing parties commit beforehand to do everything possible to reach a settlement without litigation. Sessions are private and designed to eliminate the hostility often associated with divorce proceedings. spouses work together in the presence of their attorneys to decide the terms of their final agreement. This process is highly flexible and can involve third parties, mutually agreed upon by both spouses, to join the discussions and provide expertise on specific issues.

Once both spouses agree on the terms, their collaborative divorce attorneys will work together to draft the agreement into final documents to file with the court.