Updated on August 23, 2022
Divorce is a complicated legal procedure that is, frankly, never easy. Marriage is a commitment that you did not enter into on a whim, and walking away from that commitment is a difficult decision. If you are facing a divorce and are hoping for what you have heard described as an easy, fast, painless divorce, you are probably going to be disappointed.
There are, however, things that you can do to help make your divorce go more smoothly—starting with finding an experienced Killeen divorce attorney as soon as possible.
Divorce Timeline
In the State of Texas, you will have to wait at least 60 days after filing for divorce before your divorce can be finalized. Only in very specific situations is this requirement waived by the judge, so this waiting period is non-negotiable.
Nevertheless, if you tend to the important tasks associated with divorce within this timeframe, your divorce decree should come through very close to this 60-day mark. These tasks include the following:
Coming to an agreement regarding child custody arrangements (the most critical component of any divorce involving children)
Coming to an agreement regarding how you and your divorcing spouse will divide your marital property
Determining spousal support arrangements (if applicable)
If you and your soon-to-be ex can hammer out mutually acceptable arrangements in each of these categories, you will save yourselves the time, expense, and heartache of going to court.
Child Custody Arrangements
Your children come first, and this makes coming to an agreement regarding child custody arrangements your top priority. If you and your divorcing spouse can put your differences aside to collaborate on terms that best serve your children, you will not only save time and money but will also help mitigate some of the heartache associated with this difficult task.
The fact is that your children love both of you and want to spend time with both of you. When you demonstrate that you are willing to put your grief and anxiety aside to hammer out a visitation schedule that puts their needs first, it can go a long way toward alleviating your children’s fears and trepidation.
Keeping Your Divorce Civil
The outcome of your divorce will reverberate in significant ways into you and your children’s futures, and as such, you should never agree to arrangements just to expedite the process.
If, however, you approach your divorce with the intention of keeping the process civil, it can help set the tone for a less stressful and less contentious divorce. In fact, it might even make your divorcing spouse more amenable to compromise.
If You Have Divorce Questions or Concerns, an Experienced Killeen Attorney Can Help
While no divorce is easy, there are definitely things that you can do to make yours less stressful, less time consuming, and less costly. Attorney Brett Pritchard at The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard in Killeen, Texas, is on your side.
With his decades of experience, Mr. Pritchard will help effectively and efficiently guide your case toward a resolution that works for you. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us online or call us at (254) 781-4222 today.