Divorce
We understand the stress of divorce. We know how hard it is for you and your children. We know you just want to get through these difficult times. We want to ease the process for you. Which of the following best describes your situation?
If you and your spouse agree about how you are going to divide your property and the custody arrangement of your children, we refer to these types of cases as UNCONTESTED DIVORCES. In this situation, we have two different solutions based upon your comfort level:
Ending a marriage is never an easy and often is a very difficult decision to make, However, if you are going to end your marriage the uncontested divorce is the most cost effective and less painful way.
What is a no-contest divorce?
a no-contest divorce is a divorce where each party agrees on how the community assets will be divided and what the custody arrangements will be for the children.
What is a contested divorce?
A contested divorce means that you and your spouse cannot agree on how to divide your community property or custody arrangements for your children. These matters generally require an attorney representing both parties
How long will a divorce take?
The minimum time that a divorce can take in Texas is 60 days (unless there is family violence), However contested divorces usually take much longer.
How much Does a divorce cost?
It depends, if your divorce is UNCONTESTED then The Duke Firm offers a flat fee Guarantee of $995.00 (includes filing fee) as well as a limited representation option which costs much less. Click Here for more details on the limited representation option.
If your divorce is indeed a contested matter, then price is never certain please call for more details.
- Answer a few questions
- Meet with your local zoom lawyer
- We file the petition
- 61 days later, we prove the divorce in court
- You are done!
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If, however, you and your spouse do not agree, you will have to deal with a contested divorce. In this situation, the process is:
A suit affecting parent-child relationship (SAPCR) is a legal action in which all the issues affecting a parent and child can be adjudicated in a single lawsuit and in the case of divorce, joined with the divorce proceedings. The issues common in an SAPCR are:
- Custody
- Visitation
- Child support
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- Modification of child support
- Adoption
- Termination of the parent-child relationship
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Even if you are not married and you are seeking support for your child, you need to file an SAPCR. The SAPCR applies to all divorce cases involving children.
Name Change
It has been years since your divorce and your children no longer require that you bear the same last name as theirs. You decide to take back your maiden name. But when you investigate the process, it seems long and laborious. Or, perhaps you have always disliked your first or last name and want to legally change it. The Duke Firm takes the labor out of the process for you. We will take care of the legal notices. All you have to do is the following:
- Answer a few questions
- Talk with your local zoom lawyer
- We post the notices and file the petition
- You have your new, legal name
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Then you will have the legal proof of your name change and can submit it to the Social Security Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles, and other agencies and institutions.
Need Advice Before You Take Action?
Click to the Get Started Now page or call us at 888-314-5720. Tell us how we can help.
One of The Duke Firm's lawyers will review your situation and get back to you with whatever you need, whether your legal issue is common or unique to you. Either way, someone with the experience to get your problem on the solution track will call you and begin to remedy your situation right away.
