Family Law in Texas

Pecan Family Law

Family law in Texas encompasses various legal matters that involve familial relationships and domestic issues. Here are some key aspects of family law in Texas:

Divorce: Texas allows for both fault-based and no-fault divorces. Common grounds for fault-based divorce include adultery, cruelty, abandonment, and felony conviction. No-fault divorce can be granted based on irreconcilable differences.

Child Custody: Texas courts focus on the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements. Custody can be joint (both parents share decision-making) or sole (one parent has primary decision-making authority).

Child Support: Both parents have a legal obligation to support their children financially. The amount of child support is determined based on guidelines that consider factors such as income and the number of children.

Spousal Support: Also known as spousal maintenance or alimony, it may be awarded in cases where one spouse lacks sufficient property to provide for their minimum reasonable needs and meets other statutory criteria.

Division of Property: Texas is a community property state, meaning property acquired during the marriage is generally considered community property and subject to equal division upon divorce.

Adoption: Texas law governs the adoption process, which involves terminating parental rights of biological parents and establishing legal parent-child relationships with adoptive parents.