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The Werner Law Group

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  • Serving Ganado, TX and Jackson County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The Werner Law Group is a full-service law firm with a combined 70 years of legal experience. We specialize in civil appeals and have an aggressive family law and probate practice.... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Bankruptcy, and 45 more

Leslie Werner
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  • 411 West Jackson Street, El Campo, TX 77437

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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Is the will that was drawn before they divorced still valid?

Kimberly Demetrice French
Answered by attorney Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC
There are more details needed here; however, in Texas if he never revoked his last will & testament in writing by writing another will after their divorce, the will he wrote while married to your friend is still valid. Please advise your friend to consult with a local attorney who is familiar with estate planning.
There are more details needed here; however, in Texas if he never revoked his last will & testament in writing by writing another will after their divorce, the will he wrote while married to your friend is still valid. Please advise your friend to consult with a local attorney who is familiar with estate planning.
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Is what I have a default divorce document?

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Answered by attorney Willie Stephen Graves (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Graves Law Firm
It is not a default divorce or the beginning of it. It's an order telling him he has to have you served with the divorce petition by the deadline specified in the order or the case will be dismissed. If you want a divorce, you should file an answer to the divorce petition and ask for a hearing, then SHOW UP for the hearing and tell the judge you think you're entitled to a share of retirement benefits earned during the marriage. You're right that you are entitled to your portion of anything accumulated during the marriage, including retirement benefits. If you're keeping the kids, you're also entitled to child support in accordance with guidelines, and without legal advice you have no way of knowing whether you're entitled to more (or less) than you've agreed to. You really need a lawyer. Have you tried calling legal aid or asked a lawyer about a time payment program or trying to get the judge to order your spouse to help pay your lawyer fees? Good luck.
It is not a default divorce or the beginning of it. It's an order telling him he has to have you served with the divorce petition by the deadline specified in the order or the case will be dismissed. If you want a divorce, you should file an answer to the divorce petition and ask for a hearing, then SHOW UP for the hearing and tell the judge you think you're entitled to a share of retirement benefits earned during the marriage. You're right that you are entitled to your portion of anything accumulated during the marriage, including retirement benefits. If you're keeping the kids, you're also entitled to child support in accordance with guidelines, and without legal advice you have no way of knowing whether you're entitled to more (or less) than you've agreed to. You really need a lawyer. Have you tried calling legal aid or asked a lawyer about a time payment program or trying to get the judge to order your spouse to help pay your lawyer fees? Good luck.
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Do I need to get a divorce or legal seperation?

John Michael Frick
Answered by attorney John Michael Frick (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Reid Dennis Frick, PC
There is no proper legal status called a "legal separation."  It is legal, meaning not unlawful, for spouses to separate at any time, with or without the ultimate goal of obtaining a divorce.  In practice, spouses usually separate at or before the time one files for a divorce.Your marital status as of the end of your tax year will determine what marital status to claim on your federal tax returns. Your accountant would best be able to explain to you whether it will be to your advantage to complete a divorce proceeding before the end of the year to take advantage of the "single" filing status or whether it would be to your advantage to wait to complete a divorce next year in order to file either a "joint" tax return or "married, filing separately."There is a mandatory sixty day waiting period in Texas from the time you file for divorce before a divorce can actually be granted.  In practice, because of the time it usually takes to negotiate and prepare a final decree of divorce and schedule time with the court for a prove-up, I'd give it six months.
There is no proper legal status called a "legal separation."  It is legal, meaning not unlawful, for spouses to separate at any time, with or without the ultimate goal of obtaining a divorce.  In practice, spouses usually separate at or before the time one files for a divorce.Your marital status as of the end of your tax year will determine what marital status to claim on your federal tax returns. Your accountant would best be able to explain to you whether it will be to your advantage to complete a divorce proceeding before the end of the year to take advantage of the "single" filing status or whether it would be to your advantage to wait to complete a divorce next year in order to file either a "joint" tax return or "married, filing separately."There is a mandatory sixty day waiting period in Texas from the time you file for divorce before a divorce can actually be granted.  In practice, because of the time it usually takes to negotiate and prepare a final decree of divorce and schedule time with the court for a prove-up, I'd give it six months.
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