About Legal Separation

Generally speaking, a legal separation is a separation between spouses that is legally recognized and ordered by the court, and may include written agreements concerning spousal support/alimony, property division, child custody/visitation and child support. Although many states recognize and have laws concerning the aspects of legal separation, the Texas Family Code has no provisions for a legal separation. If you are a married couple living in Texas, you are either living together or you are living apart. There is no special legal category of "legal separation."

However, during the divorce process, spouses have a legal right to request the court to make certain temporary orders that may include spousal support/alimony, property division, child custody/visitation and child support. A temporary order is used to ask for these provisions even though a formal divorce action has not been filed. Once the formal action has been taken, the hearing will be scheduled within weeks or even days. In order to file a temporary order, it is necessary to have a request for the court order you want, a supporting declaration, a proposed temporary order granting you the relief requested and a proof of service.

It is essential that anyone considering a divorce and temporary orders be well represented by skilled counsel , and if you are considering this step it is essential that you immediately contact a Houston divorce lawyer to get the legal protection you will need.

Effective Representation for Temporary Orders

It is imperative that one thoroughly looks at all the relevant factors when considering divorce and temporary orders because with the emotional pain of separation it is easy to leave out certain key aspects. My firm has in-depth understanding of the most intricate technicalities of the Texas Family Code, and has the track record with these cases to help you to fully protect your future.