Dallas Divorce Attorney
We Know Divorce Is Hard, But It Is Possible To Get Out Happy. Whether You Are Thinking About It, Ready To File For Divorce, Or Have Been Served Divorce Papers, And Are Unsure What To Do Next Contact Us To Explore Your Options. What You Don’t Know Can Cost You.
Dallas Divorce Attorney
We Know Divorce Is Hard, But It Is Possible To Get Out Happy. Whether You Are Thinking About It, Ready To File For Divorce, Or Have Been Served Divorce Papers, And Are Unsure What To Do Next Contact Us To Explore Your Options. What You Don’t Know Can Cost You.
We know we’re not the only Divorce Lawyers In Dallas, and we know you may be searching for the right attorney to help you in this challenging time. We’re different. Getting you out happy is our goal. Divorces can be costly both financially and emotionally. What most don’t realize is how much more costly the wrong strategy, wrong attorney and wrong goals can be. All too often clients come to us as their 2nd (and last) lawyer for their divorce because they were dissatisfied with their original law firm. A divorce shouldn’t drag on for what seems like forever. Nor does it have to always be contentious. Getting out happy means getting a fair outcome without all the money going to the attorneys and with your sanity intact.
Why Choose The Ashmore Law Firm for Your Divorce Case?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – Highly rated on Google with 100+ reviews. Superb rating on respected legal site AVVO.
- You Get A Whole Team With Us – You’re hiring the firm, not just one lawyer. Our whole team will be on top of YOUR case at all times.
- Responsive – We pride ourselves on fast response times when communicating with you. We will never let your questions or concerns go unaddressed. Because you’re getting a team where everyone is familiar with you and your case, there’s always someone here you can reach where you will actually get an answer.
- You will be heard! – No Issue Is Too Small. It’s about helping guide you through with compassion and care while fighting for your rights.
- Decades of Courtroom Trial Experience – While most lawyers tout their general experience, the reality is, sometimes in divorce cases, going to trial is necessary and when it is, you need a winning team with the right experience when everything is on the line.
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What Can The Ashmore Law Firm do for Your Divorce Case?
Depending on whether children are involved, additional aspects of divorce can be included in the list below. Be comforted knowing we will never make any decisions on your case without ensuring you have the final word.
- Contested divorces
- Uncontested divorces
- At-fault divorces
- No-fault divorce
- Mediated divorces
- Traditional divorces
- Divorcing a Narcissist
- Complex Custody
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Protecting Your Assets With Precision
In Texas, the division of community property during a divorce is a major concern. It means that a lot is at stake.
As Divorce Attorneys, we navigate these waters with meticulous attention to detail, working to ensure that the court divides them fairly. It is our job to help our clients divide complex assets such as real property, retirement assets, and business assets.
Our approach combines a thorough understanding of Dallas property division laws with a strategic plan tailored to your unique circumstances. You can trust us to advocate for your financial interests with the same care as if they were our own.
What Are You Entitled To In A Divorce In Texas?
Either spouse is entitled to a just and right division (roughly 50%) of the community estate and, in certain extreme cases, a disproportionate share (greater than 50%) of the community estate. This includes all assets acquired during the marriage but does not include a spouse’s separate property. Let us review your case and help protect you and yours.
The 10-year Rule and Spousal Maintenance in Texas
Financial support provided by one spouse to the other after a divorce is referred to as spousal maintenance, or alimony, in Texas. This support is intended to help the spouse with lower earnings maintain their basic needs after divorce. Eligibility for spousal maintenance is significantly impacted by the 10-year rule, a critical component of the process in Texas.
The issue is ensuring alimony is fair. All too often clients come to us after working with another attorney with modification of alimony requests because important details were missed or the agreement was poorly negotiated.
Key Points of the 10-Year Rule
Duration of Marriage: In Texas the marriage must have lasted for a minimum of ten years.
Financial Need: The requesting spouse must lack sufficient property and income to provide for their minimum reasonable needs.
Efforts to Earn Income: The requesting spouse must show that they have made an effort to earn sufficient income or develop the skills to become self-supporting. This requirement may be waived due to physical or mental disability, duties as the custodian of a child with special needs, or another compelling reason. This point is typically subject to the most abuse by one side or the other in terms of the actual reality of the situation and requires solid investigation and documentation to avoid over or under payment.
Exceptions to the 10-Year Rule
While spousal maintenance is typically awarded in marriages that lasted 10 years or longer, there are exceptions where the court can award it even if the marriage was shorter than 10 years. Challenges related to family violence, disability of a spouse or child and other considerations may apply as exceptions to the rule. Contact us for guidance on whether this applies to you.
Duration and Amount of Spousal Maintenance
Several factors determine the amount and duration of spousal maintenance in Texas and are subject to specific limitations:
Duration: The court aims to limit the duration of maintenance to the shortest reasonable period that allows the recipient to earn sufficient income. However, specific caps are in place:
Up to five years if the marriage lasted 10 to 20 years.
Up to seven years if the marriage lasted 20 to 30 years.
Up to ten years if the marriage lasted more than 30 years.
Indefinite duration if the recipient spouse has a disability or is the custodian of a child with a disability.
Amount: Spousal maintenance varies depending on certain factors. Call our office to tell us about your situation.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Great law firm with high level professionals and supporting services. They have a clear process and billing system and they are very responsive. Highly recommended.
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I’ve had an excellent experience regarding any encounter I’ve had with this firm. They are professional, experienced and eager to serve their clients. I couldn’t recommend them more.
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Very professional and informative. Could not be more comfortable or pleased with our decision to retain them.
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Attorneys… who wants to review attorneys? I do. The Ashmore Law Firm guides their clients with the highest ethical and moral standards. They educate their client to prepare them for what’s to come so the TEAM can make an informed decision. They handle all matters of Family Law and are very reasonably priced. If it matters to you to get the best possible advice, then check them out.
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Aspects Of Divorce We Help You With
Physical Custody – If you are not granted custody of your children, you can ask the court to modify the custody arrangement. Dallas law requires that the court presume that both parents are equally fit to be the custodial parent. In most cases, the court will grant joint custody to both parents. However, if one parent is deemed unfit or if there is a history of domestic violence, the court may grant sole custody to the other parent.
Visitation – You have the right to seek reasonable visitation rights. You can ask the court to grant you visitation rights if you are not granted the same level of access to your children as your spouse, you can also ask the court to grant you more visitation time than your spouse is granting you.
Legal Custody – The court will also assume that both parents are equally fit to make decisions regarding the upbringing of their children. This means that both parents will have input in decisions such as the child’s education, medical care, and religious upbringing. However, if the court finds that one parent is unfit, he or she will be stripped of this right.
Divorce and False Allegations or Other Retaliations – Sometimes an ex-spouse will feel scorned that the marriage is ending. Whether they don’t want the marriage to end, or feel as though they are losing their lifestyle, some spouses will stoop low to ensure you are as miserable as they are. While the court frowns upon this practice, that does not prevent it from happening. Sometimes retaliation can happen in the form of false allegations of violent or sexual misconduct. Our Family law attorneys have seen this practice and will fight to keep your name clear.
Equitable Distribution in Texas – As an “equitable distribution” state, Dallas courts try to divide marital property fairly and evenly. Our Focus is to help ensure you are treated fairly.
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Actual Words Clients Have Used to Describe Us & Their Experience
- “Ashmore Law is truly a collaborative partnership, and functions as a law firm is supposed to – as a team,”
- “offered very sound and helpful advice, as well as an open phone line if I ever needed to talk about any questions I might have,”
- “I’ve experienced the help of many different law firms in my 72 years, but none prepared me for the warmth, compassion, and excellent representation we’ve received,”
- “It’s not a rush to the finish line, but a true interest into who one is so they can proceed accordingly,”
- “I don’t think I could have ever navigated this horrific life change without the consistent support.”
If these are things you are looking for in a law firm, contact The Ashmore Law Firm today.
What Is The First Thing To Do When Getting A Divorce?
The first thing to do when getting a divorce is to consult a lawyer for advice. Generally speaking, the first step involves filing a petition for divorce and serving your spouse with the divorce papers. Steps beyond that vary depending on the circumstances of each case, but can include seeking temporary orders to obtain child support, assistance with monthly obligations, exclusive use of a vehicle or residence, and rules to govern the custody of children.
We help families within or near the Dallas County area.
Locally, clients come to us from Lake Wood, White Rock Lake, Old East Dallas, Far East Dallas, and Lower East Dallas.
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