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Dallas Family Law Attorneys | Dallas Divorce Lawyers, Child Custody

If you need legal assistance from a Dallas divorce lawyer, please read below to have your legal questions answered. For additional information, contact the Dallas family law firm of Reed & Riordan, PLLC for a free consultation.

Divorce

• Are there any alternatives to the normal divorce process in Texas?
• How much does a divorce cost?
• Can I stop my spouse from getting a divorce in Texas?
• Is mediation required in a Texas divorce?
• Is a Texas divorce case tried before a jury or a judge?
• My spouse and I want to get a divorce, but what do we do with our house in Texas?
• Can my spouse and I contractually agree to payment of spousal maintenance or alimony in Texas?
• How do I get spousal maintenance or alimony in Texas?
• What is a common law marriage in Texas?
• What information will a Dallas Fort Worth divorce lawyer need to evaluate a potential divorce case?
• Is adultery or cheating considered in a divorce in Texas?
• How does the divorce process work in Texas?
• How long does the divorce process take in Texas?
• Can my spouse and I agree to settle the terms of our divorce informally with minimal Court involvement?
• What is an uncontested divorce in Texas?
• Do I need a Dallas Fort Worth divorce lawyer?
• Can an attorney represent both spouses?
• Does it matter which spouse files for divorce?
• Where should I file for divorce in Texas?
• Is fault on the part of one spouse required to obtain a divorce in Texas?
• What is "community property" in Texas?
• How will the property be divided after the divorce in Texas?
• Can a spouse be awarded spousal support or alimony in Texas?
• If a divorce action is settled out of court, do you still have to appear before a judge?
• What is the law regarding child support in Texas?
• What does "contempt" mean?
• If my former spouse will not allow me to visit or have access to my children, may I stop paying child support?
• If my former spouse refuses or has stopped paying child support, may I deny visitation or access to the children?
• How old does a child have to be to choose the parent with which he/she will live?
• Can I voluntarily give up my rights as a parent?
• How soon can I get remarried after my divorce in Texas?
• Why does a divorce attorney require a retainer?

Child Custody

• In Texas, does joint custody mean the parents will share equal time with the children?
• Can the child support amount be modified after the divorce in Texas?
• Will I be awarded of custody of my children in Texas?

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