Dedicated Corpus Christi Attorney Creates Innovative Strategies to Address Complex Family Law Issues
Skilled Texas lawyer provides astute representation in divorce cases
Your family is unique, so when a legal issue with your spouse or child arises, you need a solution that fits your specific needs. At the Law Office of Allan L. Potter in Corpus Christi, I help clients throughout the Nueces County area obtain favorable results in divorce cases and related matters involving child custody and child support. With more than five decades of legal experience, I can handle any type of issue that may arise and develop comprehensive strategies to resolve them successfully.
How is property divided in a Texas divorce?
The financial impact of divorce can be devastating, and the amount of property each spouse is able to retain is a key consideration to parties looking to move forward on a solid foundation. In Texas, any property acquired during the marriage, including debt, is subject to division in divorce. Each spouse is presumed to be entitled to 50 percent of all marital property, but the split must be fair and equitable, so one party could be awarded a greater share if the circumstances support an unequal division. I want you to have the resources you need to start over and will work to get you a just share of marital property.
What are the advantages of having a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement?
Working out key issues through a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can benefit any couple by limiting what must be decided after the relationship breaks down. These agreements allow each party to establish what is separate property and set alimony terms in a manner that accomplishes the following:
- Reduces the likelihood of conflict
- Protects each spouse’s separate property
- Saves time and money in a divorce
- Shields spouses from the other’s debt
Opening the lines of communication before or during the early stages of your marriage can avert many problems, and I am skilled at drafting and enforcing these agreements.
How do Texas courts determine child custody?
In Texas, each parent is presumed to have an equal right to be involved in the child’s life, but one parent may be awarded a larger role if it is in the best interests of the child. All child custody matters must be approved by a judge, and some of the key factors they consider include:
- The child’s physical and emotional needs
- Each parent’s ability to care for the child and provide a stable home
- Any history of physical or emotional abuse
- The child’s age and wishes if they are sufficiently mature
I will use every legal option necessary to help maintain strong bonds between you and your child.
What is the process for enforcing or modifying child support?
To modify child support, you must show a material and substantial change in circumstances, such as an increase in income or a change in the amount of time the child is with each parent. In addition, at least three years must have passed since the order was issued or the change in circumstances would result in a shift of at least 20 percent or $100 higher than the monthly amount currently paid.
Enforcement of a child support order is typically handled by the Texas Attorney General, but having your own attorney throughout the legal process can lead to a faster response and a higher chance of a favorable outcome. The state has many options to compel compliance, including property liens, license suspensions, fines and jail time.
Contact an experienced Texas law firm today to schedule an initial consultation
At the Law Office of Allan L. Potter, I deliver compassionate and attentive representation to clients throughout Nueces County and the surrounding area in a diverse range of family laws issues. Call 361-888-8203 or contact me online to schedule a consultation at my Corpus Christi office.
