Divorce Lawyer in Austin

If you need a divorce lawyer in the Austin area to protect your interests in a settlement, call Rippy, Henderson & Taylor, LLP today. We are committed to satisfying our client's current needs and their future needs too. We listen to our clients and encourage communication in the attorney-client relationship. Our law office always provides strong legal advocacy during the divorce process.

Contact a lawyer from Rippy, Henderson & Taylor, LLP at (512) 310-9500 for a free consultation, and to discuss your divorce concerns. You can reach us by phone, or through email, at all phases of the divorce process.

We Encourage Mediation

In the state of Texas, mediation is encouraged and required in many cases. This is because mediation tends to be less stressful, more amicable, and costs less than a trial. When considering a divorce, one important thing to remember is this: if there are children involved, you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse will remain in each other's lives for a significant amount of time. Mediation offers a way to reach an agreement about child custody, child support and other issues that is amicable. The divorce process doesn't have to end in a negative manner to one or more parties. Mediation is beneficial to the former spouses and the children, because it sets a positive and encouraging example to all.

We Help with Property Division

Texas is a community property state. This means that anything that was accumulated during the marital relationship is subject to equitable distribution. Each party member's economic contribution will be considered in determining this division. Property and assets that are divided commonly include:

• Residence
• Secondary Housing or Vacation Home
• Household Appliances
• Furniture
• Jewelry
• Cars
• Art
• Boats, RVs, and Motorcycles
• Stocks, Bonds and Investment Portfolios
• Checking and Savings Accounts
• Pensions

In the case of those who have been married for ten or more years, the spouse who earns less may be granted spousal support, also known as alimony, if they have a low earning capacity and only a few assets. Although alimony is very rare, and brief in duration, there are circumstances where it would apply. This is an issue that can be decided in mediation.

Contact Rippy, Henderson & Taylor, LLP today, at (512) 310-9500, to learn how we can help you through the divorce process. We'll give you a free consultation and case evaluation. Make sure you hire an experienced attorney to represent your best interests during the divorce process, and call us today.