Spotlighting the Best Lakewood Dallas Lawyers and Attorneys at Law
The Belton Law Firm | Serving Lakewood & DFWAt the Belton Law Firm, we put all of our clients needs front and center. Below is our contact info:
Dallas, TX 75214 |
The law firm above serves the east Dallas area and has done so for several decades now. No matter what your needs, contact us for more info and to get started. The divorce process can be complicated (and difficult in general) and it's best to understand your options before trying to handle a case yourself or with an unqualified support team.
How do I start the process?
In order to begin moving for divorce in Texas, either you or your former spouse need to have lived in the state continuously for the six months prior to filing the application. One of you must also reside in the county where you are filing for at least 60 days prior. In Texas, there is a waiting period of at least 60 days after the application is filed before the divorce is complete, but please do note that most divorces take six months to a year to be completed, depending on how many sources of income are contested. Texas also allows no-fault divorces, although in some cases, a spouse's assertion of fault, such as adultery or cruel words, can influence property splits. A divorce attorney at our Dallas law firm can help you determine the appropriate basis for your divorce and make sure that the required procedures are followed.
ENFORCEMENT OF COURT ORDERS FOR LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS
Often, it becomes routine or necessary after a messy divorce to enforce the various court orders as it relates to child custody, child support, or alimony. Parents are not allowed to stop helping with support because the other parent has not allowed them to visit with the offspring. Similarly, a custodial parent cannot withhold possession and access visitation because the other parent is not helping on child support. Instead, an enforcement proceeding should be brought with the help of an experienced divorce lawyer in the Lakewood neighborhood. It may be appropriate, for example, to request an order for contempt of court, which can result in a jail sentence of up to six months and a fine.
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE OPTIONS
Divorces often become acrimonious, but they do not need to be. At the McClure Law Group, we are experienced in using alternative dispute resolution methods. Collaborative Law is an alternative method that Kelly McClure has played a significant role in developing in Texas. It emphasizes the creation of a safe environment in which the spouses can express and resolve conflicts without going to court. This approach limits hostile communications, which is particularly important in families with vulnerable children, and it often concludes cases more quickly than litigation does. It also protects privacy in a way that protracted court battles do not.
APPEALS FOR LAKEWOOD CLIENTS
There is a narrow window of time within which you can appeal a divorce decree or other court order. In most cases, you must file an appeal within 30 days of the divorce decree or judgment being entered, so it is important to consult us right away if you may be interested in appealing. The parties have limited grounds on which to appeal a divorce decree. Often, cases are reviewed for an abuse of discretion, which means that the court acted arbitrarily or without reference to the proper laws. If there is substantial proof to support a lower court’s order, however, there is no abuse of discretion. Our law firm is very familiar with the standards used by Texas appellate courts. We can determine whether you have a solid basis to appeal and represent you as appropriate.
A.B. – Director of Key Accounts
"GOT RESULTS FOR US"
We were at our wits end with a truly drawn-out CPS case. When we first met the lawyers at Belton, they was professional, knowledgeable and extremely wise. They gave us instant peace and went above and beyond to get results. If you want an attorney with results and passion, she is the one. If in the future if we ever need counsel, Alex Belton will be the first call I make.
Often, it becomes routine or necessary after a messy divorce to enforce the various court orders as it relates to child custody, child support, or alimony. Parents are not allowed to stop helping with support because the other parent has not allowed them to visit with the offspring. Similarly, a custodial parent cannot withhold possession and access visitation because the other parent is not helping on child support. Instead, an enforcement proceeding should be brought with the help of an experienced divorce lawyer in the Lakewood neighborhood. It may be appropriate, for example, to request an order for contempt of court, which can result in a jail sentence of up to six months and a fine.
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE OPTIONS
Divorces often become acrimonious, but they do not need to be. At the McClure Law Group, we are experienced in using alternative dispute resolution methods. Collaborative Law is an alternative method that Kelly McClure has played a significant role in developing in Texas. It emphasizes the creation of a safe environment in which the spouses can express and resolve conflicts without going to court. This approach limits hostile communications, which is particularly important in families with vulnerable children, and it often concludes cases more quickly than litigation does. It also protects privacy in a way that protracted court battles do not.
APPEALS FOR LAKEWOOD CLIENTS
There is a narrow window of time within which you can appeal a divorce decree or other court order. In most cases, you must file an appeal within 30 days of the divorce decree or judgment being entered, so it is important to consult us right away if you may be interested in appealing. The parties have limited grounds on which to appeal a divorce decree. Often, cases are reviewed for an abuse of discretion, which means that the court acted arbitrarily or without reference to the proper laws. If there is substantial proof to support a lower court’s order, however, there is no abuse of discretion. Our law firm is very familiar with the standards used by Texas appellate courts. We can determine whether you have a solid basis to appeal and represent you as appropriate.
A.B. – Director of Key Accounts
"GOT RESULTS FOR US"
We were at our wits end with a truly drawn-out CPS case. When we first met the lawyers at Belton, they was professional, knowledgeable and extremely wise. They gave us instant peace and went above and beyond to get results. If you want an attorney with results and passion, she is the one. If in the future if we ever need counsel, Alex Belton will be the first call I make.
