Scroggins Law Group: Family Law Attorneys in Texas You Can Trust
Scroggins Law Group, PLLC, is Texas’s trusted full-service family law firm. Our divorce and child custody lawyers are experienced experts in Texas family law. We cover virtually every facet of domestic matters, including divorce mediation, property division, high net worth divorces, child custody and support, as well as same sex/LGBT matters for individuals, business owners, executives, professional athletes, and entertainers. Whatever your family-law related issue in Texas, our family law and divorce attorneys can help. With offices in the Frisco, Dallas, and Plano metropolitan areas, Scroggins Law Group is available to service residents across Northern Texas.
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Areas of Practice: Texas Family Law Lawyers
Family court lawyers at the Scroggins Law Group, PLLC, provide a gamut of legal services pertaining to family law for Texas residents. With knowledge about the latest amendments in the law and a compassionate approach, our divorce and family lawyers in Texas hold thorough consultations with the clients to understand their side and build a strong case that protects their rights. Some of our family law practice areas include:
Why Choose Scroggins Law Group, PLLC?
Texas family law attorneys at Scroggins Law Group, PLLC, provide quality legal services in a timely and efficient manner. Our family law attorneys take a client-centered approach to provide the kind of attention to detail that brings you peace of mind. We are big enough to handle the largest family law matter, yet small enough to provide the personal attention you deserve in such a trying time. When you hire our family law attorneys in Texas, you can expect:
- Objective Guidance and Support
- Efficient Legal Strategy and Advocacy
- Reliable Expertise and Experience
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Navigating the Rough Waters: Substance Abuse and Divorce Lawyers in Texas
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process, and when substance abuse is thrown into the mix, it can become even more complex. Texas, like many other states, has its own set of laws and considerations when it comes to divorce cases involving substance abuse. In this blog post, we will explore the intersection of
What are Grounds for Divorce in Texas?
In Texas, you can be divorced based on fault of one or both of the parties, or you can be divorced without assigning a fault basis for the divorce. This is known as “no-fault”. When you have questions regarding grounds for divorce and how you should proceed, contact a family law attorney at Scroggins Law
Postnuptial Agreements in Texas
Postnuptial agreements are contracts signed after marriage, but are otherwise similar in content and contour to prenuptial agreements. Postnuptial agreements in Texas help couples plan for their marital future and in case of divorce. Although some couples view postnups as an indicator of distrust in a marriage, any competent attorney at a Texas family
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is “confidentiality” in a divorce lawsuit?
Everything discussed between attorney and client is protected by the attorney-client privilege and may not be disclosed to anyone outside of that attorney’s law firm without the express consent of his or her party. If a third party is present during any of these communications, said communication is no longer protected by the attorney-client privilege.
What if my spouse wants a divorce even though I don’t?
If one spouse wants to get a divorce, they can do so regardless of the other person’s desires. Texas still has fault bases for divorce, but they also have no-fault bases for divorce. So, you can get a divorce regardless of fault which means, if you want a divorce, you can get a divorce.
How long will it take to get a divorce in Texas?
It all depends on how much of a fight there is. The quickest that a divorce can be granted in Texas is 61 days after the date the divorce petition was filed. However, that is extremely rare that a divorce is completed that quickly. If there are any disagreements about child custody matters or property division, the likelihood that a divorce will be completed within a period of two months is virtually nonexistent.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Texas?
A divorce can be completed in Texas in as little as 61 days after filing the original petition for divorce. The complication is that most of the time cases are not truly uncontested. To be truly uncontested, it means that both parties agree on everything. That is more than a little unusual in divorce.
Can my attorney represent both me and my spouse?
It presumes that all assets and debts that are acquired during the pendency of a marriage, whether in your name, your spouse’s name or both of your names are jointly owned and subject to division upon divorce.
What are the steps in the process of a divorce?
A divorce generally consists of issues surrounding child custody and division of the marital estate. Depending on what portions of the divorce proceeding are contested in the positions of the parties is going to determine what steps are necessary to take. For example, it is extremely common that a temporary order hearing is scheduled where in the court determines on a temporary basis, conservatorship, who live Where, who pays for what, possession and access of the children and what other steps need to be taken between the temporary order hearing and a final trial. A court might order a child custody evaluation if child custody is disputed, or the judge might appoint an amicus attorney. If there is a business involved, a business valuation might be necessary. If the parties don’t agree on the fair market value of the marital residence, it might be necessary to value that as well. If there are commingled assets, you will likely need to hire a forensic accountant to trace accounts and investments to determine what portion are community and what portion are separate.
In your initial in your initial consultation with your attorney, it is imperative that you address all of the issues in your matter and what you anticipate will be disputed.
