LGBT Family Law Lawyers Dallas: Compassionate Support for Same-Sex Divorce Cases
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Just like opposite-sex couples, same-sex couples have the legal right to end their marriages through divorce. While the process generally follows the same legal steps, LGBT spouses may face unique challenges – especially when concerns such as recognition of marriage, property rights, and child custody arise. To ensure that all these aspects are handled with compassion and confidence, you need a team of trusted LGBT family law lawyers Dallas.
At Clark Law Group, we are committed to offering support to couples who want to end their same-sex relationship. As your dedicated LGBTQ family lawyer, we understand the emotional, financial, and legal complexities that arise in same-sex divorce cases. With our deep expertise in Texas family law, we aim to guide you through the process, protect your rights, and pursue an outcome in your favor.
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Here are some legal issues that arise during the same-sex divorce process
Same-sex spouses should get fair portions of the marital property, but there are chances of disputes over when the marriage legally began. All assets that were acquired after the established common law marriage date may count as shared property between both spouses.
Child custody can be complex if only one spouse is the legal parent. While courts honour adoptive and biological parental rights, the non-legal parent may need agreements to obtain visitation or custody rights after the divorce. An LGBTQ family lawyer can help with this.
Common Law Marriage
Texas laws recognize common-law marriage, which applies to same-sex couples who live together and present themselves as married to everyone. But to get divorced legally, proving your common law marriage is essential because it affects property division, rights, and support.
Spousal Support Decision
Spousal support or maintenance in same-sex divorce cases is only applicable if the marriage lasted for at least 10 years. Even if the legal marriage is recent, support could still be granted if the relationship meets all the common-law criteria outlined in the Texas law.
Same-Sex Divorce: Common Legal Hurdles to Prepare For
Did you know that same-sex marriages became legal in the United States on June 26, 2015?
Along with the right to marriage equality, such couples also became subject to the benefits and protections that were once reserved only for opposite-sex couples. With this came the right to terminate their relationships legally by filing for a divorce. While the same sex marriage divorce laws are similar to standard ones, there are some distinctive issues that LGBTQ couples may encounter when trying to get divorced.
The good news is that tackling these challenges is possible, and even made easier with the help of a good LGBT family law attorney Dallas. We have years of experience in handling such types of divorce cases, which means we have the skills to represent you strongly, ensuring that the separation is done with minimal complications.
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The attorneys at Clark Law Group understand the unique legal concerns involved in same sex and common law marriage divorce in Dallas and will support you through property, custody, and maintenance disputes.
Let the LGBT family law lawyers in Dallas at Clark Law Group protect your rights and help you move forward. Call us today to book your first consultation!
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