Matrimonial Law in Houston
Houston Matrimonial Law Practice – Kay Polk Attorney at Law
U.S. and Texas Marriage Statistics
According to provisional data statistics published in early 2009 by the CDC/National Center for Health Statistics in their National Vital Statistical Report, there were 2.1 million marriages in the United States in the twelve months ending June 2008.
During the period January-June 2008, approximately 90,000 marriages took place in Texas. For the same time period, there were approximately 40,000 cases of divorce.
Texas Pre-Marital Agreements
If you are getting married, a pre-nuptial or pre-marital agreement can protect your assets should you get divorced. Marriage should be one of the happiest times of your life; however, pre-marital agreements prepared by Houston matrimonial law firms can prevent major arguments and misunderstandings in the event of divorce in the future.
Texas allows couples to use a pre-marital agreement to divide property and specify inheritance allocations for your family if you die. The Kay Polk matrimonial law firm will make sure the pre-marital agreement is in accordance with Texas legal specifications.
Texas Dissolution of Marriage
Divorce – Uncontested and Contested
There are two types of divorce – uncontested and contested. In an uncontested divorce, the couple should seek the help of a matrimonial attorney who can file the paperwork dissolving the marriage. In the few cases of uncontested divorce, the couple can equitably agree on division of marital property.
In a contested divorce, both parties may be emotional and angry, especially if abuse or infidelity was involved. A matrimonial law firm in Houston can create a plan that makes you feel comfortable. The majority of divorce cases are contested with couples disagreeing on many family-related topics such as alimony, child custody, child support, and visitation.
Kay Polk’s Houston matrimonial law firm also deals with other divorce related issues, including annulments, separation of marital property and debts, military divorce, and relocation. If you are thinking of getting married or contemplating divorce, contact Kay Polk Attorney at Law through our Web form or call 713-266-0846.
