Cibolo, TX Divorce Attorneys

Skilled Divorce Lawyers for Spouses in Cibolo

Getting a divorce is a months-long process that demands a level of cooperation from both parties, even when they do not agree on every issue. It involves disentangling important parts of your everyday life—finances, property, children—with your spouse, while still adhering to Texas law. To make sure the judge hears your concerns, be sure to work with a Cibolo divorce lawyer.

Attorney Brandon Wong of Brandon Wong & Associates has over 15 years of legal experience and a history of client satisfaction, as you can see in our firm's positive reviews. Whether or not your divorce is high-conflict or not, we will pursue the most efficient resolution to your case.

How Is Property Divided in a Texas Divorce?

Texas is a community property state, meaning most assets and debts acquired during the marriage belong to both spouses equally. When dividing property, courts consider a range of factors, including:

• The earning capacity and financial condition of each spouse
• Fault in the breakup of the marriage, such as adultery or cruelty
• The size of each spouse's separate estate
• The needs of any children involved

Property owned before the marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance during it, is generally treated as separate property and is not subject to division. Community property does not always split 50-50. A judge has discretion to divide assets in a way that is "just and right" based on the circumstances of the marriage. In some cases, a judge may consider fault-based grounds when determining how to divide property.

Spousal Support in Cibolo

Texas courts can award spousal maintenance, but the bar for qualifying is higher than in many other states. A spouse seeking support must generally show one of the following:

• The marriage lasted for 10 years or more and the requesting spouse does not have enough property or income to cover basic living expenses
• The paying spouse was convicted of family violence during the marriage or received deferred adjudication for such conduct
• The requesting spouse lives with a physical or mental disability that affects their ability to work and earn income
• The requesting spouse is caring for a child whose disability limits the parent's ability to maintain employment

When support is awarded, the amount and duration are limited by statute. Courts consider factors like the length of the marriage, each spouse's employment history and earning ability, and the contributions each made during the marriage. Spousal maintenance is not guaranteed, and many divorcing spouses do not qualify under Texas law.

Can You Request a Modification to the Divorce Decree After Your Case Is Over?

A final divorce decree is a court order, but it is not always permanent. Certain terms can be modified after the case closes if circumstances change in a meaningful way. Property division is generally not modifiable once the decree is final. However, provisions related to children, such as conservatorship, possession schedules, and child support, can be revisited when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances since the original order was entered.

Common reasons people seek modifications include a major change in either parent's income, a change in residence, a shift in the child's needs, or a change in one parent's ability to provide a stable environment. Spousal maintenance orders can also be modified or terminated under certain conditions. The party requesting the modification carries the burden of showing that a real change has occurred, not simply that they are unhappy with the original terms.

Meet With a Cibolo, Texas Divorce Lawyer

At Brandon Wong & Associates, we are prepared to help you work through each part of the divorce process with clear guidance and steady representation. Whether your case involves disputed property, support, or post-divorce modifications, call 210-201-3832 or contact our Cibolo, Texas divorce attorneys to schedule a consultation today.