Divorce Lawyer for Women in Memorial Park

Unique Issues That Women Face During The Divorce Process

It is a common misconception that women have an easier ride during a divorce. This is simply untrue in the majority of cases. Women face unique challenges when deciding to get divorced. Often, they have sacrificed careers, education and earning potential in order to look after the house and home, and this creates financial worry. After the divorce, they cannot simply turn back time.

They may have to leave the family home, find a job and adjust to a new way of living that is vastly different from how they lived before, all while worrying about the children involved.

For these reasons, it is important that women going through a divorce seek fair treatment. Without a skilled attorney, you may be left financially insecure. A good divorce lawyer will ensure you are treated fairly and that your rights are protected.

Child Custody

For women that have children in their marriage, one of the biggest reasons to put off a divorce is because they worry about the effect that the divorce will have on the children.

When they do finally make the decision, child custody arguments are often the fiercest aspect of a divorce that an attorney has to handle. Usually, both parents fight in the way they believe to be in the best interests of the child. However, conflict and displacement are the biggest concerns for any child in a divorce, and parents often forget that in the heat of the moment.

A divorce attorney from Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers will mediate for you during your child custody discussions. They will defuse tempers, remind you that your children are the most important thing to think about and will end discussions if they begin to break down.

If you have reason to believe that you should be the primary caregiver, and you have good reason to believe so, we will help you fight for primary custody, as long as we see it in the best interest of the children involved.

Domestic Abuse

If your spouse has been abusive during your relationship, we will help you showcase this in family court. While it is always in the best interests of the children to have access to both parents, if your spouse is a danger to you or your children, this is a different matter.

We will ensure your children are protected. This may mean fighting for a visitation schedule where your spouse is supervised during visits or it may mean fighting to ensure they do not have visitation rights.

Property Division

Marital property in Texas is separated into community property and separate property. Community property is any asset obtained by the couple during their marriage, except from inheritance, gifts and compensation received through a lawsuit.

Separate property is any asset that belonged to an individual before the marriage.

When it comes to the family home, this means that if you and your husband bought your home while you were married, you have an equal share in the property. However, if your husband owned the home before your marriage, it will count as separate property, and you may have no stake in it.

Spousal Support

One of the biggest issues women face when looking at divorce is that if they leave the divorce, they may face financial insecurity. This is especially true for those women who gave up a job or education to look after the children and home.

Some women may be able to pursue spousal support to ensure they can live to the same standard after their divorce. Spousal support will not be a substantial amount, it is designed to help women get their lives back on track.

In order to seek spousal support, you must meet certain requirements. For example, you must have been married for at least 10 years and must be incapable of supporting a life on your own. You will need to show evidence for this and put forward a compelling case with your divorce attorney.

Contested Divorce Cases

Uncontested divorces are exceptionally rare, as most spouses will argue about at least one aspect of their divorce. When you have been married a long time and your lives are intertwined, separating in a manner that feels fair and reasonable to both parties is difficult.

Contested divorces can go on for long periods of time, as there may be many different family law issues that need to be decided upon.

When it comes to a contested divorce, you need to make sure you have legal representation from a skilled attorney. They will ensure you have the space to come to amicable agreements without sacrificing your rights. As a woman, you deserve the right to seek a new future, and you should be financially stable and safe.