Bluffton, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Technically, at two years you've been married to your military husband long enough under Texas law to be entitled to a small portion of his military retired pay. However, until you've been married to him for ten years, the military finance center will not pay you directly. After two years of marriage you will be entitled to an award of roughly 5% of his monthly disposable net 20-year retired pay at his current grade, if, as and when he actually retires and receives it. You will be entitled to no medical or other dependent benefits after the divorce. In Texas you are not likely to get more than temporary spousal support (while a divorce case is pending) because you've been married for too short a time. It may be in your financial interest to stay married as long as possible.

Many attorneys offer a free initial consultation. You can consult with an attorney and determine how to best proceed. Sometimes, a motion for temporary attorney fees can be filed and ordered by the Judge.

He is not required to pay your counsel fees at this time as there is no court order, so unfortunately yes he can refuse to give you money. However, if you have the need and he has the ability to pay, the Court may require him to pay all or part of your counsel fees. Consult with an attorney as soon as possible to discuss the matter more in depth. Please keep in mind that you only have 20 days to respond to your Husband's Petition for Dissolution once you have been served, so time is of the essence.