Experienced Harris County, Texas, Contested Divorce Attorney

At Alvarez Law, PLLC, we handle both uncontested and contested divorces. Since 1995, attorney Anthony Alvarez has represented the citizens of Harris County and its surrounding areas in divorce cases and related issues. Contact us today to learn more about our services.

When you meet with Mr. Alvarez, the approach he takes and the options he describes to you will depend on, among other things, the length of your marriage, whether there are any children involved, whether this is your first marriage and whether the divorce will be uncontested or contested.

He will take the time to explain the divorce process and timeframe to you, so that you will know what to expect.

Uncontested Divorce

In an uncontested divorce, the divorcing couple agrees on all the major issues, and enters into a divorce decree voluntarily. If the parties can agree to the terms of divorce, they will save a considerable amount of time and money. Mr. Alvarez recognizes the value in such an agreement, and will recommend that you enter into an uncontested divorce agreement if doing so would be in your best interest.

Contested Divorce

A contested divorce occurs when the two parties cannot agree on the terms of their divorce and they have to get a court decide the terms for them. In contested divorces, often the primary issues of contention concern property division and child support.

Texas is a community property state. Under a community property system, the state divides all property acquired during the marriage equally - even if the property is held in only one spouse's name. In a community property state, there's a presumption in favor of distributing equal shares of marital property to each former spouse. However, property acquired prior to the marriage - and in some jurisdictions, gifts and inheritance received by one spouse as well - stays the property of the individual spouse who received it.

Other issues that are often contested involve child custody and the support that the custodial parent receives. Mr. Alvarez will rely on his extensive trial court experience in an effort to help you get what you want out of the divorce.

To learn more about your divorce options, contact our Bellaire office today.

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Alvarez Law, PLLC
Frost Bank Building
6750 West Loop Street, Suite 500
Bellaire, TX, 77401-4112

Direct: 713-661-7171
Fax: 713-661-7179
Toll Free: 888-632-0188
Spanish Operator Direct Line: 713-529-9370

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