Fort Bend & Brazoria County Divorce Attorney
Divorce can affect your family, finances, property, and future. Jamie Jordan Law provides personalized legal guidance for contested and uncontested divorces throughout Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties, helping clients understand their options, protect their rights, and move forward with confidence.
Divorce Representation Tailored to Your Needs
Every divorce is different. Some couples are able to agree on the major issues, while others face disputes involving children, property, finances, or support. Jamie Jordan Law takes the time to understand your circumstances and develop a legal strategy based on your priorities and long-term goals.
Contested and Uncontested Divorce in Texas
An uncontested divorce may be possible when both spouses agree on property division, child custody, support, and other key terms. This approach can often reduce conflict, legal costs, and the time needed to finalize the divorce.
When disagreements remain, the case becomes contested and may involve discovery, hearings, mediation, negotiations, or trial. Jamie Jordan Law helps clients pursue fair agreements when possible and prepares to protect their interests in court when necessary.
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Protecting Your Children, Property, and Financial Future
The decisions made during divorce can have lasting effects on your children, property, and financial future. Jamie Jordan Law helps clients address parenting plans, visitation, child support, real estate, retirement accounts, businesses, separate property, and marital debt.
Texas courts divide community property in a manner considered “just and right” under the Texas Family Code, which may not mean an equal split. Jamie works to protect your parental rights, identify important assets, and pursue an outcome that supports your family’s best interests and future stability.
Guidance From Filing Through Final Resolution
The Texas divorce process may include filing a petition, exchanging financial information, requesting temporary orders, attending mediation, and resolving disputes before the final decree is entered. The Texas Judicial Branch also provides court-approved divorce forms and general self-help information about the Texas court system.
Jamie Jordan Law guides clients through each stage, explains what to expect, and works toward practical solutions through negotiation, mediation, or courtroom advocacy. The firm serves families throughout Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties, including Sugar Land, Richmond, Missouri City, Pearland, Alvin, and surrounding communities.
Frequently
Asked Questions
How long does a divorce take in Texas?
Under Texas Family Code § 6.702, Texas generally requires a minimum 60-day waiting period after a divorce petition is filed before the divorce can be finalized. Many cases take longer depending on the level of conflict, complexity of the assets, court schedules, and whether the spouses can reach an agreement.
What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?
An uncontested divorce occurs when both spouses agree on all major issues, including property division, custody, visitation, and support. A contested divorce involves one or more unresolved disputes that may require negotiation, mediation, hearings, or trial.
Do I have to prove fault to get divorced in Texas?
Texas allows no-fault divorce based on insupportability, meaning the marriage can no longer continue because of conflict or discord. Fault-based grounds may also be raised and can affect certain issues in some cases.
How is property divided during a Texas divorce?
Texas follows community property laws. Property acquired during the marriage is generally considered community property, while certain assets may qualify as separate property. The court divides community property in a manner it considers just and right.
Can I keep the house after a divorce?
Whether one spouse can keep the marital home depends on factors such as ownership, equity, mortgage obligations, financial ability, other available assets, and the overall property division agreement or court order.
How is child custody handled during divorce?
Texas courts make custody and visitation decisions based on the best interests of the child. Courts may consider each parent’s relationship with the child, the child’s needs, household stability, safety concerns, and other relevant circumstances.
Will I have to pay child support?
Child support is generally based on the paying parent’s net resources, the number of children involved, and applicable Texas child support guidelines. The court may also consider other circumstances when establishing support.
Is mediation required in a divorce case?
Many courts require or strongly encourage mediation before a contested divorce proceeds to trial. Mediation allows both parties to work toward an agreement with the assistance of a neutral mediator.
Can divorce orders be changed later?
Certain provisions involving child custody, visitation, child support, or spousal maintenance may be modified when legal requirements are met. Property division terms are generally final and are not easily changed after the divorce.
When should I contact a divorce attorney?
It is helpful to speak with a divorce attorney as early as possible, especially when children, significant assets, real estate, businesses, retirement accounts, domestic violence, or financial concerns are involved.