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Houston Divorce Lawyer, CARL SELESKY
As times have changed, the United States now currently has the highest divorce rate in the world, with roughly half of all marriages ending in divorce. Every year there are approximately 2.4 million marriages in the U.S. and 1.2 million divorces (based on 1997 Census numbers). Family laws have changed over the years, with easier divorces in the 1960s believed necessary for toxic relationships. While the loosening of family laws have been blamed for the surge in divorces, studies have shown the ability to get out of an unhealthy relationship has allowed for a better balance in power resulting in a decrease in domestic violence. The number one thing married couples argue about is money, followed by children. If seeking a divorce, Carl Selesky understand the legal rights and options available and will seek dissolution of the marriage while preserving the best interests of all parties involved. For more information on Houston family law, please contact us to confer with Mr. Selesky, a Houston divorce lawyer.Changing divorce laws may promote healthier lives Over the years, looser divorce laws have been blamed for destroying families and resulting in the surge of divorces sought, but a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that when California passed a no-fault divorce law in 1970 the divorce rate jumped but then later fell back to its old level and ended up falling even below that. The same pattern was found to occur in other states that loosened their laws as well, and favorable trends also were found to happen alongside it. (Baltimore Sun, April 2, 2004 "Surprise: No-fault divorce may strengthen marriage," by Steve Chapman.) Fewer women committed suicide and husbands or other intimate partners murdered fewer women. In addition, there was a decrease in domestic violence for both men and women compared with states that had the stricter divorce laws. The ability to create a more equal balance of power because of changes in divorce laws are positive, but the need to protect children from the challenges created because of broken homes must continue to be a priority. Please contact us to confer with Mr. Selesky, a Houston divorce attorney.Contact the Houston divorce lawyer There are countless mistakes that can be made in the divorce process that a Houston divorce lawyer will avoid. Divorces can be an extremely stressful period in life and by trying to move along the process a spouse can agree to things that are not in their best interests or the best interests of the children. Even in the most amicable splits, a spouse could end up with great financial losses otherwise avoided had an experienced divorce attorney been consulted. Please contact us to reach Carl Selesky, an experienced Houston divorce lawyer. |
Houston, Texas Alimony laws difficult to meet Consideration for alimony in the state of Texas can occur in just two circumstances.
If family violence is accused, the date of the petition for divorce must have occurred within two years. The spouse seeking alimony must show that he/she does not have sufficient resources to live within reasonable parameters. Alimony payments cannot exceed three years unless the ex spouse has physical or mental disabilities that does not allow him/her to be self-supporting. The most a judge can order for alimony is either $2500.00 a month or 20 percent of the paying spouse's average monthly gross income, depending on which is the lesser amount. Please contact us to confer with Mr. Selesky, a Houston divorce lawyer. Child custody is determined by courts when couples are not in agreement When parents are unable to agree on child custody, the courts will determine if joint legal custody should be granted based on if the children will gain beneficial physical, psychological, or emotional exposure from both parents. Courts will decide if the two parents are able to prioritize the needs of the children and make decisions based on their best interests. While the relationship between the two parents did not work, there
must be the ability to encourage a positive relationship between
the children and the opposite parent. Joint legal custody also
considers how much of a role, if any, the parents had in child
rearing prior to filing for the divorce. There are other relevant
factors in deciding child custody matters that can differ based
on the particular case. Read
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intended to be legal advice and is for informational purposes in order to
help you in your decision to hire an attorney only. You should consult with
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attorney-client relationship is only formed by written agreement and consent CARL J. SELESKY IS NOT CERTIFIED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZTION. |
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Marriage has been around since the earliest of civilizations,
dating back to ancient times. The reasons for getting married
over the years have differed, fulfilling various social and personal
functions. The Catholic Church, classifying marriage as a sacred
union, heavily influenced the divorce laws that were created
in most Western countries and spoke of marriage as an unbreakable
covenant made between a man and a woman.