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Law Offices of Norman A. Desmarais, Jr.

  • 2300 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur, TX 77640-2821

Bruce K. Bornefled

  • 4749 Twin City Hwy., Ste. 426, Port Arthur, TX 77642

McPherson Hughes Bradley Wimberley Steele Chatelain

  • 3120 Central Mall Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77642-8039

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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.

Can my husband sole provider for the family making $250,000 file for divorce then refuse to give me money for a lawyer?

Peter David Ticktin
Answered by attorney Peter David Ticktin (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at The Ticktin Law Group
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.
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.
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My husband is refusing to move out

Stephen Arnold Black
Answered by attorney Stephen Arnold Black
Divorce lawyer at The Law Office of Stephen A. Black
You need to file a divorce case in a Texas court, and then make a motion in front of the judge for the relief you seek. 
You need to file a divorce case in a Texas court, and then make a motion in front of the judge for the relief you seek. 

In the first stages of filing for an absolute divorce what are the chances of me receiving full custody/support and alimony?

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Answered by attorney Pamela R. Lawson (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Offices of Pamela R. Lawson
As you probably know, Nevada is a "no fault" divorce state. The court is not interested, no mater how sorted [as long as your children weren't present] the affair was. Nevada also, by law, has a presumption that joint physical custody is in the best interests of the child. In order to defeat the presumption you must show that he is unfit - i.e. uses drugs, has been convicted of child or spousal abuse, or something else that is on the same seriousness level. Adultery is not enough or, in today's society, relevant to child custody. Child support is determined by statute if you have sole or primary custody, i.e. 18% of his gross monthly income for one child. If you have joint physical custody, the support is calculated by figuring out the support obligation of each parent if that parent did not have custody, the numbers are subtracted, the balance is what the parent making less money gets from the parent making more money as child support. Six years is not considered a "long term " marriage, at best, and considering his income, you could expect would be a short period of spousal support in the nature of "rehabilitative support" designed to permit you to go to school or undertake some type of education to improve your job skills so that you can support yourself. I strongly believe you do need an attorney unless you and your husband can agree to the resolution of custody, spousal support and distribution of your assets and debts.
As you probably know, Nevada is a "no fault" divorce state. The court is not interested, no mater how sorted [as long as your children weren't present] the affair was. Nevada also, by law, has a presumption that joint physical custody is in the best interests of the child. In order to defeat the presumption you must show that he is unfit - i.e. uses drugs, has been convicted of child or spousal abuse, or something else that is on the same seriousness level. Adultery is not enough or, in today's society, relevant to child custody. Child support is determined by statute if you have sole or primary custody, i.e. 18% of his gross monthly income for one child. If you have joint physical custody, the support is calculated by figuring out the support obligation of each parent if that parent did not have custody, the numbers are subtracted, the balance is what the parent making less money gets from the parent making more money as child support. Six years is not considered a "long term " marriage, at best, and considering his income, you could expect would be a short period of spousal support in the nature of "rehabilitative support" designed to permit you to go to school or undertake some type of education to improve your job skills so that you can support yourself. I strongly believe you do need an attorney unless you and your husband can agree to the resolution of custody, spousal support and distribution of your assets and debts.
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