Divorce
Accessible Texarkana Divorce Lawyers
Divorce can be a stressful experience. At the Law Office of Hawley Holman, we do not want to add to your stress. We want to address your concerns and find answers to your questions.
If you are going through a divorce, contact us to learn what legal rights you have and how understanding the law can help you achieve a resolution and move on from this stage of your life.
Several Aspects of Getting a Divorce
The divorce process includes several steps. If you have children, there will be a determination of child support as well as child custody and visitation issues. Additionally, there are likely to be several financial and property issues to address.
In both Texas and Arkansas, property acquired during the marriage is normally divided upon divorce. In Texas, the legal term for this property is community property. In Arkansas, the term is marital property. A 50/50 split of the property is the presumptive starting point, but other factors may play a big role in the property distribution. Overall fairness is taken into account.
Arkansas courts may award one spouse permanent or temporary alimony (also referred to as spousal maintenance or support) if that spouse has been out of the workforce, does not have enough marketable skills or is disabled. Texas only has temporary spousal maintenance for this purpose in instances where people have been married for at least ten years.
Different Laws Apply in Texas and Arkansas
The law that will apply in your case depends on whether Texas or Arkansas courts have jurisdiction over your divorce. We are experienced at resolving this issue.
In Arkansas, you can only get a no-fault divorce (where neither side makes any specific allegations of wrongdoing) after 18 months of separation. Texas does not require separation before a no-fault divorce.
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Contact us to learn more about how our attorneys can help you resolve your divorce case. We will take the time to learn what your goals are and then explain what rights you have and what kind of outcome you might be likely to expect.
