Divorce is a difficult time in your life. While you are going through major life changes, you must undergo the actual legal process of ending your marriage, and it can be challenging. Do not try to approach divorce on your own and hope for the best. Always seek help from a Rogers divorce attorney from the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard to both minimize your stress and achieve the best possible result. 

What Are the Major Issues Involved in a Rogers Divorce?

When you are married to someone, there is a legal relationship that must be ended before the divorce is final. There are key issues that will need to be addressed, and there will be even more things to be determined when you have children with your spouse.

Here are the key issues involved in a Rogers divorce:

• Property division: Texas uses the rules of community property to divide marital assets, although there may still be complicated issues in applying this law.
• Alimony: Depending on the relative incomes of the two spouses and their future earnings prospects, one spouse may need to pay support to the other for either a temporary or permanent time period.
• Child custody/conservatorship: Possession and access/physical custody (which can be sole or joint), along with visitation time for the other parent, must be determined. In addition, the parents will need to agree on a decision-making structure for the children, which Texas law refers to as conservatorship.
• Child support: Depending on physical custody and the parents' incomes, one may need to pay child support to the other. Child support is determined by the application of statutory guidelines, although there may be disputes over income and what is included in child support. 

How Is a Rogers Divorce Resolved?

The hope is that you and your spouse are able to agree amongst yourselves on the key issues involved in your divorce. It may take some time, and you may even need mediation, but negotiation is the most effective strategy in a divorce. If you can reach an agreement with your spouse, it is submitted to the court. When a judge approves the terms, the agreement will become part of your divorce order. If it is at all possible, you should focus all efforts on trying to resolve the issues without litigation.

However, there are times when a divorce may be contested. It takes two spouses to compromise. If your spouse is not willing to work for an agreement, you may have no choice but to litigate your case. Then, a judge issues a decision on any disputed matters at the conclusion of the litigation process. 

The Legal Process for a Divorce in Rogers

Divorce is a legal process, and you must go through the court system for an order to be granted. Texas allows for uncontested divorces, and you do not have the same waiting periods to file as you may see in other states. However, there is a waiting period once you have filed the divorce action with the court. Even if the divorce is uncontested, a judge will not grant the final divorce order for at least 60 days after it is filed. If you are in agreement on all of the major issues, your divorce can be finalized within months, although it may take time to resolve the key issues. You should not rush the negotiations for the sole reason of being divorced sooner, because you will end up giving away some of your legal rights. If there is no agreement between you and your spouse, the case will proceed to a trial, like any other civil matter. 

Why You Need a Rogers Divorce Attorney

When you are going through a divorce, you are already dealing with enough changes in your life. Divorce is never easy, and it can be difficult to think strategically when you are in the middle of it. Yet, this is exactly what you need to do under the circumstances. The court order that results from the divorce will be binding on you, and it is not easy to obtain a modification from the court. 

A Rogers divorce lawyer can handle the details of your case, so you do not have to do it on your own. They can help you devise a strategy for the divorce and negotiate with your spouse’s attorney. If you need to litigate your case, your lawyer will represent you in court. 

Divorce Issues We Handle

At The Law Offices of Brett H. Pritchard, we handle the following divorce-related matters:

• Contested divorce
• Uncontested divorce
• Spousal support
• Property division
• Military divorce

Contact a Rogers Divorce Attorney

Speak to a Rogers divorce attorney at the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard to get the legal help that you need. You can gain peace of mind that comes from knowing that you gave someone who can handle the details of your case. Schedule a free initial consultation by messaging us online or by calling us today at (254) 220-4225.