Safeguarding Your Interests With Denton Divorce Lawyers

During divorce, one home becomes two. How you split household assets, savings, retirement accounts and other investments may have a big effect on your long-term financial health. The best way to protect your interests is to talk with skilled family law attorneys.

At Yale, Weaver & Phillips in Denton, Texas, we have represented people in divorce for more than 25 years. We know that divorce can feel painful and stressful. Our lawyers will guide you through the process quickly while they protect your interests.

Comprehensive Guidance In All Aspects Of Your Divorce

Our Denton County divorce attorneys at Yale, Weaver & Phillips help North Texas clients with spousal support, parenting plans and other issues that arise in your divorce.

Every divorce raises different questions, and the order you tackle them in can shape your plan. Most of our clients need help with some mix of these issues:

• Spousal support: Some spouses ask for spousal support after the marriage ends. We review the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning ability and other factors the court weighs.
• Children: Parents must address conservatorship, possession schedules and child support. We help you build custody and parenting arrangements that fit your family’s routine.
• Business interests: A company started during the marriage may be community property. We explain how protecting your business in a divorce starts with accurate valuation.
• Agreed terms: Some couples settle every issue without a trial. An uncontested divorce can reduce conflict when both spouses cooperate.

Our family law attorneys consider how these issues affect one another before recommending a strategy.

A Systematic, Thorough Approach To Property Division

At Yale, Weaver & Phillips, our goal is to help you leave your marriage with the most financial security possible. We do this in three steps:

• First, we find all of your property and your spouse’s property.
• Second, we label each item as community or separate property.
• Third, we set a correct value on each item of community property.

Valuing complex assets such as investment real estate, small businesses and large investment portfolios takes great skill. Our attorneys have handled the most complex marital estates. When needed, we call on a wide network of outside experts, including real estate appraisers, certified public accountants and cash-flow specialists, to help us study and value community assets.

Once we find, label and value all community property, we work toward a division plan that protects your financial interests.

If you married before or brought separate property into your marriage, the labeling step matters even more. Courts divide only community assets in divorce. We will study each item closely so your separate property stays separate.

Denton County Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce

Divorce brings practical questions about children, money, timing and property. Below are some questions we often are asked.

What happens to joint debts and financial liabilities in a Texas divorce?

Texas is a community property state, so the law generally treats debts you took on during the marriage as shared. A judge divides them in a fair way, which does not always mean equal. A decree also does not bind creditors, so joint accounts need your attention.

How long does a divorce take in Denton County?

Texas law makes you wait 60 days after you file before a judge can finish most divorces. Uncontested divorce cases may end soon after that wait. Contested cases about property, children or a business can take many months, depending on the court’s schedule.

How do I protect separate property I owned before marriage or inherited?

Property you owned before marriage, inherited or received as a gift is generally your separate property. You must prove it with clear and convincing evidence, so keep records such as titles, account statements and deeds. We help you trace each asset back to its source.

Make Sure Your Interests Are Protected During Divorce; Call Yale, Weaver & Phillips

The emotions that divorce and other family law disputes trigger can often cloud judgment. At Yale, Weaver & Phillips, we see your situation clearly even when you cannot. We will make sure your interests are protected throughout the divorce process. Contact our office online today or call us at 940-222-8025 to learn more about our services or to schedule a consultation. Мы говорим по-русски.

From our office across from the Denton County District Courthouse, our attorneys represent clients in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village and throughout Denton County and surrounding areas..