Rockwall and Wylie Attorneys Handle Texas Divorce Cases

Experienced family lawyers protecting your rights and well-being

The decision to end a marriage is often painful, but the legal process doesn’t have to be. Grob & Associates Law Firm PC, with offices in Rockwall and Wylie, provides understanding and effective counsel to North Texas clients at every stage of the divorce process. Our firm works to reach settlements that include favorable parenting and financial terms. If litigation is necessary, our attorneys go to court fully prepared and determined to achieve the best possible outcome on your behalf. 

Personalized counsel for marriage dissolution proceedings

Divorce is the process of legally ending a marriage. Before the legal union is dissolved, decisions must be made about child custody, child support, property division and other critical areas. The results of these decisions can affect your life far into the future, so you must act carefully and not in the heat of emotion. We will help you think through your goals for life after divorce and advocate for a resolution that puts you and your children in the best possible position to move forward successfully.   

Understanding the different divorce options 

You can file for divorce in Texas on no-fault grounds, which means you are not accusing your spouse of marital misconduct but believe that the relationship has become insupportable or is no longer endurable. You can also file on fault-based grounds if it makes sense for your situation. Fault-based grounds include adultery, cruelty, abandonment or the felony conviction of a spouse. There are two general types of divorce: 

• Uncontested divorce — In uncontested divorce, you and your spouse agree to all parenting and financial terms, which are detailed in a signed agreement submitted for court approval. Another type of uncontested divorce is default divorce, in which a spouse fails to respond to the divorce petition in a timely manner, so the marriage is dissolved. 

• Contested divorce — In contested divorces, parties do not agree on one or more terms. Potential conflicts include whether to divorce at all, grounds for divorce, child custody arrangements or division of community property. In these cases, the judge will make decisions on the issues at trial if they cannot be resolved before that time. 

We will help you navigate your divorce based on your particular circumstances and objectives.   

Advantages of attorney-guided divorce 

Lawyer-guided divorce simply means that you have an attorney providing advice and protecting your rights. Your spouse may also have their own attorney doing the same. We provide comprehensive legal support for critical matters such as child custody and visitation issues, child support considerations, community property division, obtaining temporary financial or custody orders during the divorce process, petitioning for legal protection if a risk of domestic violence exists and even changing your name following divorce. Our attorneys can try to negotiate a settlement between you and your spouse and keep your case out of the courtroom, resulting in a faster and less expensive process. Pre- and post-nuptial agreements intended to protect certain assets also considerations in some divorces. We are adept at both challenging and defending these agreements when necessary.   

Consequences of handling divorce without an attorney

You risk serious long-term consequences by not working with an experienced divorce lawyer. Without legal guidance, you could end up with:

• Mistakes in legal documents that cause delays

• Missed deadlines or misunderstanding of legal requirements 

• Unfair outcomes in asset and debt division

• Unfavorable custody and child support terms

• Difficulties in court that cause the judge to view you unfavorably

If your spouse hires an attorney and you do not, you will be at a major disadvantage. Don’t put yourself in such a situation. Our lawyers offer the highest levels of advice, advocacy and service.

Contact us for help when you are divorcing in Texas

Grob & Associates Law Firm PC, with offices in Rockwall and Wylie, protects the interests of clients and their children at every stage of a Texas divorce. Contact us today to arrange a consultation by calling 972-777-5701 or reaching out online.