Divorce 101

Information from a Houston Divorce Attorney

It is widely accepted among many that divorce and the proceedings associated with it are some of the most difficult situations that anyone will experience in their lifetime. For this reason, having a professional on your side that can personally walk you through the process will be more than necessary in order to ensure that all of your needs are met. At The Law Offices of Eric L. Fredrickson, a Houston divorce lawyer from our firm can help you address any and all of the issues that may arise as you attempt to carry out the logistics involved in the official termination of your marriage. With more than 30 years of combined experience to offer the clients we represent, you can rest more easily knowing that your case is in the hands of a competent and experienced professional who has likely handled similar cases in the past. At our firm, we strive to provide nothing less than the very best available in the way of divorce and family law representation. Therefore, we have taken the time to ensure that our legal skills are applicable in any type of situation that you may be facing, including the following:

Contested Divorce
Very often, a splitting couple will be unable to reach complete agreement about the terms and conditions stipulated in the finalization of their divorce. What can't be agreed upon alone can very likely be settled with the help of a professional attorney.

Uncontested Divorce
When you can approach a judge with a divorce petition already created and agreed upon, the legal proceedings ahead of you will be significantly simplified. This is best accomplished through uncontested divorce.

High Net Worth Divorce
In Texas, your property will be subjected to equal division during the proceedings of a divorce, as the state operates under the laws of community property. If you have assets of high value that need to be protected, employing the skills of a divorce attorney will be essential.

Collaborative Divorce
If you are looking for faster, more affordable means to the divorce process than collaborative divorce may be the right option for you.

Military Divorce
On top of the normal laws and regulations that govern the divorce process, an additional set of federal laws and protective means will need to be addressed in the case of a military divorce.

Divorce and the Business Executive
Business executives going through a divorce could be at great risk of losing some of their pension funds, compensation, and ownership packages. Therefore, an experienced attorney should be involved in matters of this nature as soon as possible.

Parental Alienation Syndrome
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is a very real concern for parents that have recently ended their marriage. When one parent purposefully manipulates their child in an attempt to pit them against the other parent, the consequences can be devastating.

Professional Women
Female professionals may require the skills of an attorney to protect their personal assets and business earnings in the event of a divorce.

Real Estate Issues in Divorce
The division of property and decisions related to investment properties will need to be determined before a divorce can be finalized.

How to Financially Plan for Divorce
As you take action to officially terminate your marriage, you should also take into consideration the effects this will have on your current financial status. An attorney can help you plan for the expenses and possible deductions you may face during and after a divorce.

Retirement Benefits and Divorce
As you divorce, your retirement plan may be subjected to property division between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse.

Legal Representation for all Types of Divorce

There can be no denying the fact that the divorce process is not often an easy one to endure. More likely than not, it will involve a number of emotionally tying procedures that could be anything but easy to recover from, let alone endure at the time the process is taking place. For this very reason, you should consider none other than The Law Office of Eric L. Fredrickson in the representation of your case. Here, you will be provided with our core values of operation – experience, creativity, affordability and personality – as your case is taken to the next level in our attempts to secure a successful outcome that is most beneficial to your wants and needs.