The deciding factor when it comes to whether your divorce is contested or uncontested comes down to whether or not you and your divorcing spouse are able to reach mutually agreeable terms. Most couples going through divorce are highly motivated to retain decision-making authority between themselves, which makes uncontested divorce the gold standard. Ultimately, most Texas divorces are uncontested, and an experienced Round Rock uncontested divorce attorney can help to ensure that yours is too. 

The Terms of Your Round Rock Divorce. 

In order to obtain an uncontested divorce, you and your divorcing spouse will need to negotiate each of the terms that apply. While every divorce case is specific to the unique circumstances involved, the basic terms remain the same across the board. 

The Division of Marital Property

Virtually every divorcing couple must address the matter of property division. Everything that you, your spouse, and the two of you together acquired during your marriage qualifies as marital property. In a divorce, these assets must be divided fairly between you in relation to the given situation. Property division has the potential to become very complicated very quickly.

Child Custody Arrangements 

While child custody arrangements in Texas are addressed in terms of conservatorship, the basics include legal custody and parenting time. Legal custody determines parental decision-making authority regarding primary concerns like the following:

• The children’s medical care
• The children’s education
• The children’s participation in extracurriculars
• The children’s religious upbringing

The parenting time schedule, on the other hand, determines when your children will be with you and when they will be with their other parent. 

Child Support 

Child support is calculated according to state guidelines. Generally, the parent who earns more makes these payments, and this applies even when parenting time is split equally or nearly so.

Alimony 

Alimony is called spousal maintenance in Texas, and it only applies when one spouse is unable to cover their own minimum reasonable needs while the other has the financial ability to help.

Negotiating Mutually Agreeable Terms

In order to obtain an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse will need to negotiate terms that you are both willing to sign off on. You will not, however, be left to your own devices. If you are on the same page – or are close – regarding one or more terms, you should consider yourselves ahead of the curve.

From here, you will turn to your respective uncontested divorce lawyers to engage in skilled negotiations. If there is one or more terms for which no amount of negotiating is going to resolve the matter, mediation is another viable option. Putting the necessary effort into keeping your case out of court helps to ensure that your terms will better reflect your family’s needs

An Experienced Round Rock Uncontested Divorce Lawyer Can Help

Brett Pritchard at The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard is a dedicated Round Rock uncontested divorce attorney who will spare no effort in his focused efforts to negotiate divorce terms that honor your rights. Learn more by contacting or calling us at (254) 220-4225 today.