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IIn order to qualify for YLCD's low cost divorce program, both parties must be in complete agreement with all aspects of their divorce. This means you must both agree on property and asset division, child custody, child support, and child visitation. You or your spouse must have been a resident of the State of Texas for a period of at least six months and a resident of the county in which you seek to file suit for divorce for a period of a minimum of ninety consecutive days immediately prior to filing the Petition. All money is due prior to finalizing your divorce matter. If your divorce becomes contested both parties will be required to hire their own attorney and YLCD will not represent either party in your divorce matter do to conflict of interests. In the event the Respondent refuses to sign the required Waiver of Service, and instead needs to be served citation by the constable, your divorce is no longer agreed.

Our program requires you and your spouse to sign all documents pertaining to your divorce matter and your agreements in a timely manner. If you and your spouse need more time, you are required to contact us and keep us informed of your situation as matters change. We will write your documents and send to you for review. YLCD will make changes free of charge at our discretion. Any mistakes made on our part will be corrected free of charge. If you and your spouse have changed your mind about a particular agreement, we will also make those changes free of charge as long as they are minimal. If YLCD is required to expend additional time on your divorce matter by making changes to your documents or any other work, time, or expenses related to your matter, additional charges will apply. If we are no longer able to communicate with you, we reserve the right to withdraw from you legal matter. YLCD will always adhere to the ethical guidelines. Full and honest communication is the standard of our office

Please be advised our office will not violate Texas Law, which means we will not enter a divorce that contains unreasonable request. If you are uncertain about your agreements, our office will be happy to inform you of Texas law as it relates to your divorce matter and offer you advise as well as answer all your questions.

Please read our qualification guidelines, if you have any questions, please give our office a call and we will be happy to answer your questions and get your started of your divorce today.

Pro Se divorce means you are representing yourself in your divorce case, without an attorney. The procedures that you must follow are the same as if an attorney was completing your divorce for you. Your will be required to file the Pro-Se documents we write for you, and pay all court fees associated with your divorce matter.

An attorney involved divorce is when an attorney does your divorce from start to finish. Your Low Cost Divorce.com offers a low cost agreed divorce program. J. Elaine Mosher will be with you from start to finish. Our office will answer all your questions and get you through this stressful time.

There is a sixty-day waiting period from the date the divorce suit is filed with the county clerk until a court will grant the divorce. Of course, if the parties are not in agreement on the terms of the divorce, it probably will take longer to get the divorce accomplished. As long as you and your spouse remain in agreement throughout your divorce matter, our office should be able to finalize your divorce matter between 60-70 days.

If you cannot find your spouse, you can still get divorced. Please be advised the court will require you to do a diligent search for the missing party and prove to the court you have done so. After diligent search, we will request alternative posting. Such posting will be posted at the court building or a court approved newspaper for a period of time. Be further advised, if children are involved, and the other parent cannot be found, the court will require you to hire an amicus attorney to ensure that the missing party has been truthfully and diligently searched for. The amicus attorney is in addition to your divorce attorney and will require an additional fee. These fees can range from $300.00 - $600.00 additionally. It is always best to know where the other party is prior to filing a divorce, especially if children are involved. One if the best ways to do a diligent search is online people search engines. We have included a top people search at the bottom of this page. Whatever people search program you use, make sure to print the results and provide to your attorney.

The state of Texas recognizes common law marriage as a legal union if you have done the following: You have gone to the county court house and filled out a certificate swearing that you're married under the common law. Or, you have simply moved in together and held the community as being husband and wife. If you get married by swearing out the formal certificate, you are required by Texas law to get a divorce. If you are uncertain as to your marriage status, contact our office at 1-888-803-3285.

In an agreed divorce the Petitioner (person filing the divorce) is required to be present on the day of your divorce hearing. The Petitioner may request the Respondent appear instead. On the day of your final hearing, please be prepared to spend a few hours at the court house. Waiting to see the judge can take a while if the courts are busy. Once in front of the judge, your hearing should only take 10 � 15 minutes.

Yes, Child support is law. The noncustodial parent will be required to pay child support. If for some reason you both agree that child support shall not be paid by either party at this time, you can ask the court to grant your agreement�sometime they will and sometime they won�t.

If you and your spouse have agreed that no child support shall be paid at this time, you can ask the court to grant your agreement. Sometimes the court will allow under certain situations. Usually parents who elect to the 50/50 split (each parent has the child 50% of the time; paying all expenses while the child is in his/her possession) will usually be allowed by the court. Be advised that if your child(ren) are 3 years of age or younger, the court will probably not agree to the 50/50 split for the simple fact the child(ren) are too young.

You and your spouse may agree who will be appointed primary custodial parent and who will be appointed non-custodial parent. Both parents shall be appointed joint managing conservators. Usually the Standard visitation schedule is entered with the court unless both parties agree to some other reasonable schedule. Please be advised the court works in the best interest of the children and if your children are 3 years of age or younger, special visitation rules apply. The non custodial parent shall pay child support unless other arrangements are made and agreed between both parties, and approved by the court.

Usually the Standard visitation schedule is entered with the court unless both parties agree to some other reasonable schedule. Please be advised the court works in the best interest of the children and if your children are 3 years of age or younger, special visitation rules may apply.

If your spouse is in a different Texas county or in another US State, you may still get a divorce. If your spouse is in Texas but in a different county, you may file your divorce in either county given that party is a resident of that county. If your spouse lives in a different state, you may file your divorce in which ever Texas County you are a resident of.

Under our agreed divorce program, either party may request reasonable temporary spousal �Maintenance� as long as both parties agree. If one spouse is requesting spousal maintenance from the other spouse, and that spouse disagrees, our office considers your divorce to be contested and will take steps to withdraw from your matter. In the event your divorce becomes contested, we advise both parties to hire their own attorney.

Although the majority of divorces in Texas are granted on the basis of incompatibility, or INSUPPORTABILITY (you just don't get along anymore), there are other reasons, or grounds, for which a divorce may be granted. These reasons are: CRUELTY, ADULTERY, CONVICTION OF FELONY, ABANDONMENT, LIVING APART, CONFINEMENT IN MENTAL HOSPITAL Usually people using these grounds are seeking some advantage in a CONTESTED divorce, such as increasing their share of the property division or obtaining custody of a child. If you are requesting grounds for divorce other than incompatible/Insupportably, our office may not be able to help you with your agreed divorce matter. We encourage you to speak with one of our legal experts for advice regarding your matter and to determine your eligibility with our office.

No. In Texas, you're married or you're not. Usually this comes up when protecting oneself from debts incurred by the other spouse while a divorce is contemplated. While Texas is a community property state, there is no such thing as community debt. However, debts incurred during marriage may be satisfied by taking away community property under the control of the other spouse, such as a paycheck. If you are concerned about a spouse running up bills, your best solution is a divorce as quickly as possible.

A 50-50 division of the marital property is not required by Texas law. It is common to have an unequal division of the property in cases involving children. A multitude of factors can justify a lopsided division, including: a) disparity in the earning capacities of the parties, b) differences in educational backgrounds, c) primary responsibility for raising the children, d) differences in age and/or health of the parties, e) needs of the spouse and children after the divorce

The State of Texas is very clear on the guidelines for child support. Most child support statutes take into consideration the monthly income of the obligated parent, with a cap of 6,000 dollars a month. Based on this amount, the number of children, and the general situation of the divorce, the obligated parent must pay at least 20% of their net resources to the parent with the possession of the child. For every child above one child, the percentage increase by 5%. Two children would be 25%, three children 30% and so on. There is a cap on the amount of child support that can be ordered paid. Furthermore, the child must have health care, and the payor must provide it if is not available through the payee�s employer. These obligations must be paid until the child reaches 18 years of age or graduates from high school.

Once your Final Decree has been entered with the court 60 to 80 days after your petition has been filed, your child support Order will be filed with the court. Generally, it takes 30 to 45 days for the employer�s withholding order to take hold. In the meantime, it is the responsibility of the non-custodial parent to ensure child support payments are made to the custodial parent until automatic payments occur. The state of Texas allows custodial parents to receive their child support in several ways. You may elect to receive a check each month in the mail, or direct deposit, or Texas Debit Card.

If your divorce becomes contested, you and your spouse will be required to hire your own attorneys in your divorce matter. Your Low Cost Divorce will no longer be able to provide your services pertaining to your divorce matter.

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