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Divorce · Galveston, TX
Galveston divorce attorneys.
Texas is a no-fault, community-property state. A divorce attorney handles the petition, temporary orders, discovery, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance, and final decree. Cases involving children, businesses, or significant retirement assets generally take longer and require an attorney experienced in those specific issues.
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Divorce in Galveston — FAQs
- How long does a divorce take in Galveston, TX?
- Texas requires a 60-day waiting period from the day the petition is filed. Uncontested divorces can finalize shortly after that window. Contested cases involving children, businesses, or significant assets commonly run 6 to 18 months.
- Do I have to prove fault to get a divorce?
- No. Texas allows no-fault divorce on the ground of insupportability. Fault grounds (adultery, cruelty, abandonment, felony conviction) still exist and can affect property division or spousal maintenance, but they are not required.
- What is community property?
- Most property and debt acquired during marriage is community property and is divided in a just and right manner by the court. Property owned before marriage, gifts, and inheritances are separate property and are not divided.
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