Contested Divorce

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In Texas, a spouse does not need to prove grounds for a divorce, such as adultery, to be granted a divorce.  Texas law provides for a no-fault divorce, which is grounded on the premise that there is a conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship.  

Divorces come in several shapes and sizes that have a direct impact on their complexity.  Divorces can be uncontested, contested, or contested with child custody.  An uncontested divorce with no child custody issues, is typically the least complicated of divorces. 

Uncontested divorces typically involve parties that have amicably agreed as to how their marital property will be divided.  In most cases, an Agreement Incident to Divorce is drafted and filed with the court.  This agreement takes care of the property, and the divorce can then be proved up after sixty days of the date in which the divorce was filed.  As simple as this sounds, it is imperative that an attorney represent you in this matter to ensure that the issue is resolved appropriately and that documents are drafted correctly.

Contested divorces typically involve disputes over the division of the marital property.  Real property, businesses, retirement accounts, automobiles and other possessions are at the center of these disputes.  It is important to have representation that is knowledgeable of Texas marital property law, and understands the procedures of tracing and inception of title.  The attorneys at Bunger & Bunger are very knowledgeable in the area of marital property and will be diligent in protecting your interests in the division of the marital estate.

Child Custody is the most important issue of a divorce when there are children involved in the marriage that is being dissolved.  The issue of child custody centers around how the possession, control and support of the child will be conducted after the divorce is over.  Residency, visitation and child support are commonly disputed.

Often, changes to the parties' situation occur after the divorce have been finalized.  Employment changes, residency changes, and even emotional or familial changes may impact the parties such that modifications to the decree must be addressed.  Often the obligor (person who is ordered to pay child support) experiences a change to his/her income.  If the obligor experiences a decrease in his/her wages he/she may wish to petition the court for a modification that addresses the change in the financial circumstances.  On other occasions the obligor experiences an increase in earnings and the obligee wishes to petition the course to modify the orders so that the support is increased.  Other changes can effect the need to ask the court for modifications.  Bunger & Bunger are experienced in assisting individuals with post divorce modifications.

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