Austin Marriage Separation Attorneys

The Austin divorce lawyers and legal separation attorneys at Nunis & Associates help people understand the pros and cons of separating under Texas family law and can employ strategies to expedite the process.

Can you legally separate in Texas?

No. Texas is one of a handful of states that does not recognize legal separation. However, in an agreed divorce, the couple is in agreement on the issues surrounding divorce such as property division, child custody, child support, and visitation. A divorce attorney prepares the divorce decree and appears in court with the couple and the signed decree. If things go as they should, a family court judge should issue the divorce after asking the couple to answer a few questions.

Agreed Divorces in Austin, TX

Agreed divorces do not work in every situation. There are times when the attorneys need to negotiate the issues of the divorce, especially if one party feels injured by the other party. It is up to a capable and experienced divorce lawyer to mitigate some of the burden their client has by using non-judgmental negotiations when dealing with the other party.  In some cases, a divorce attorney will can act as a divorce mediator to help clients negotiate such situations.

It is common for couples to simply live apart and act as if they are legally separated. This may happen because of religious reasons, or the couple needs to maintain insurance and health benefits. Whatever the situation, it is important to consult with an Austin family law attorney who handles divorce, separation, and child-related issues such as custody, support, and visitation.

Our Austin divorce lawyers have specialized training to handle separation and divorce, and want to make the process simpler for you. Please call us for a free initial consultation to discuss what your needs are and how we can secure them for you. We will ask you some preliminary information, then offer a step-by-step outline of how the separation process works when you work with us. We can be reached in Austin at 512-623-7052,or feel free to complete our quick contact web form and a member of our staff will respond to you promptly.