Maximum Financial Recovery and Enforceable Parental Rights.
With a plan for every scenario, we protect your children with thoroughly enforcable parenting plans and we protect your fair share of marital wealth through reimbursement, reconstitution, valuation, and equitable arguments.
Maximum Financial Recovery and Enforceable Parental Rights.
With a plan for every scenario, we protect your children with thoroughly enforcable parenting plans and we protect your fair share of marital wealth through reimbursement, reconstitution, valuation, and equitable arguments.
Lauren S. Harris can helpFrequently Asked Questions
When can I file for divorce in Texas?
you can file for divorce in Texas after you or your spouse has lived in Texas for at least six months and in the county where you file your suit for at least 90 days.
How quickly can a court grant a divorce in Texas?
In Texas there is a mandatory 60-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized except in certain cases involving family violence.
Does Texas recognize no-fault divorce?
Yes. In Texas the court can grant a divorce on the ground of "insupportability", which is the no-fault basis for divorce in Texas. This is the most common ground for divorce although Texas does recognize fault-based grounds such as cruelty and adultery.
Can I file for divorce in Texas without an attorney?
Yes. You are not required to hire an attorney for your divorce in Texas, but you should always have your own attorney if your spouse has an attorney. (There are rare, complex exceptions to that rule.) You can get free forms for a simple divorce at www.TexasLawHelp.org.
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Why Lauren S. Harris for Divorce?
Community Property Presumption
Texas is a community property state. We help you navigate the presumption that all assets acquired during the marriage belong to both spouses, ensuring a fair and equitable division of the estate.
No-Fault vs. Fault-Based Divorce
While most divorces are filed on "insupportability" grounds, we strategically utilize fault grounds—such as adultery or cruelty—to argue for a disproportionate share of the marital assets.
Best Interest of the Child
Our primary focus in custody disputes is the "Best Interest Standard." We advocate for parenting plans that protect your rights while ensuring your child’s emotional and physical needs are met.
Financial Transparency & Waste
If you suspect your spouse has wasted community funds or hidden assets, we utilize discovery and forensic tools to reconstruct the estate and seek reimbursement for the community.
Temporary Orders for Stability
We prioritize securing Temporary Orders early in the process to define who stays in the home, establishes a possession schedule, and ensures financial support while the divorce is pending.
Community Property Presumption
Texas is a community property state. We help you navigate the presumption that all assets acquired during the marriage belong to both spouses, ensuring a fair and equitable division of the estate.
No-Fault vs. Fault-Based Divorce
While most divorces are filed on "insupportability" grounds, we strategically utilize fault grounds—such as adultery or cruelty—to argue for a disproportionate share of the marital assets.
Best Interest of the Child
Our primary focus in custody disputes is the "Best Interest Standard." We advocate for parenting plans that protect your rights while ensuring your child’s emotional and physical needs are met.
Financial Transparency & Waste
If you suspect your spouse has wasted community funds or hidden assets, we utilize discovery and forensic tools to reconstruct the estate and seek reimbursement for the community.
Temporary Orders for Stability
We prioritize securing Temporary Orders early in the process to define who stays in the home, establishes a possession schedule, and ensures financial support while the divorce is pending.