Divorce & Property Division

Divorce and Property Division Lawyers

Lewisville ° Highland Village ° Flower Mound

When people are going through a divorce, emotions run high. What might otherwise be a simple argument over who will keep grandma's dishes can escalate into a full-blown war. At the Law Office of Phillip E. Romero in Lewisville, Texas, we understand that you have questions about division of your personal property and the divorce process. Our attorneys can help you set aside the anger and sadness to focus on the issues that are most important to you. We recognize your personal worth and value as an individual. We work with you to overcome the legal, financial, and emotional challenges of the divorce process.

Contact our Texas law firm to discuss how an experienced divorce attorney at our firm can assist you.

As experienced divorce attorneys, we are able to work with you to resolve the divorce and related concerns in a manner that is most appropriate for your individual circumstances. We handle both traditional (contested in court) divorces and collaborative (mediated outside of court) divorces. Some of the benefits of a collaborative divorce include:

• The parties themselves come up with their own answers instead of letting a judge decide. They decide how the property will be divided, the custody and visitation terms, the amount of child or spousal support, etc.
• A mediated divorce is usually faster and less expensive than a traditional divorce.
• Parties are more likely to maintain a civil relationship, which can be especially important if there are children involved.

However, not all divorce cases are suitable for mediation, especially those where abuse or domestic violence has occurred.

Texas Property Division Laws

In Texas, property is to be divided in a manner that is deemed to be fair, just, and right. At the Law Office of Phillip E. Romero, we help remove uncertainty of what the court will deem fair. We evaluate many issues, such as:

• What was the parties' economic status during marriage?
• What is the age and health of both parties?
• Was there fault for the divorce?
• Was there family violence?
• Is spousal maintenance necessary?
• What assets are involved?
• Were personal assets kept separate?

Property that is considered marital property must be divided fairly. There is often a question of what is considered marital property (community property). As experienced property division lawyers, we inventory all of the marital and non-marital property including: homes, vacation homes, other real estate, savings and investments, pensions, 401K accounts, other retirement funds, automobiles, boats, jewelry, and other assets.

We then gather the information and proof necessary to characterize each asset as separate or marital property, determine the value the property, and attain an agreement that fairly divides the marital property between the parties.

While guiding you through the divorce and property division process, we are also able to assist you with related matters, such as:

• Spousal maintenance or alimony
• Legal separation agreements
• Child custody and visitation
• Post divorce modifications

A divorce can be a very difficult time period. We offer guidance through the turmoil and comprehensive legal representation at every step of the process. You can be assured that your interests are protected. In addition, we can refer you to the appropriate counselors when necessary.

Contact us to schedule a consultation with a compassionate divorce lawyer who will advocate for your needs. We represent people in Denton, Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties.