Jack County

Divorce Attorneys in Jack County

Walking You Through the Process of Dissolving Your Marriage

Not every marriage is meant to last forever. If you and your spouse can no longer make it work and you are moving forward with a divorce, you should not hesitate to hire an experienced attorney to represent you and guide you through every step of your case. At the Law Office of Mark M. Childress in Jack County, our divorce team is prepared to advise you of your rights and legal options, so you can obtain the best possible results for your case.

Reach out to our law office today at (817) 497-8148 to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys to discuss the details of your divorce.

The Process of Filing for Divorce

When filing for divorce in the state of Texas, you must first satisfy its residency requirements. You or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least 6 months and in the county where you are filing for at least 90 days. The responding spouse must file an answer within 21 days. There is also a 60-day waiting day period to finalize a divorce, which can be waived under certain circumstances. For example, if your spouse was convicted of a domestic violence crime against you, it may be waived.

In Texas, you can file for a no-fault or fault-based divorce.

The state offers the following statutory grounds:

Adultery
Abandonment (a year or more)
Cruelty
Felony conviction
Living apart (three years or more)
Mental hospital confinement

Contested and Uncontested Divorce

There are two main types of divorce – contested and uncontested. In Texas, if both spouses agree on the issues in their divorce, they can move forward with an uncontested divorce.

Additionally, in Texas, the following requirements must also be met for an uncontested divorce:

You do not have minor children
You do not own property together
Neither spouse is seeking alimony
Neither spouse is filing for bankruptcy

If you disagree on any of the issues in your divorce, you will have a contested divorce. If your case goes through litigation, you can rely on our team to effectively represent you in court and advocate on your behalf.

Speak to One of Our Skilled Divorce Attorneys About Your Case Today!

If you are planning to end your marriage, you will need an experienced divorce attorney on your side. At the Law Office of Mark M. Childress in Jack County, our family law team is prepared to guide you through this process. We understand the emotionally charged nature of these cases and will provide the support you need to get through it.

Reach out to our law office today at (817) 497-8148 to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys to get started!

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My questions were heard and answered without having to ask twice.
“Value a capable team with experienced staff. For the past 9 months, the folks at the Law Offices of Mark Childress handled my case with class and empathy. My questions were heard and answered without having to ask twice. I felt like I was kept in the loop and always briefed properly. As I move forward with other ventures I wouldn't be surprised if we crossed paths again. And hats off to Konner, THANK YOU!”
Mark was there to answer every question, every phone call and did it in a way that I felt as if I were his only client.
“I needed an attorney who would stand up for me and my child during a very hard time. Mark was there to answer every question, every phone call and did it in a way that I felt as if I were his only client. He was very knowledgeable not only about the law but about the opposing attorney and the judge. He prepared me well and we won our case. I would recommend Mark Childress to anyone who is fighting for custody or in need of child support.”
I highly recommend him and his staff. They are courteous, prompt and they care.
“I called in inquiring about a divorce and how it all happens. I had 2 people call me back within an hour and in an hour maybe 2 I was talking with the lawyer. I highly recommend him and his staff. They are courteous, prompt and they care. Divorce is the hardest thing we will go through minus losing a kid and his team will be retained. He even called me back himself the next day to see how I was. Great service.”
This guy is amazing. In a matter of minutes, he accomplished what no other attorney could in 6 years.
“This guy is amazing. In a matter of minutes, he accomplished what no other attorney could in 6 years. He had my case figured out in 1short conversation and had what he called "a convoluted mess" fixed. I'm pretty sure my ex felt like he'd been hit by a bus. My family is finally in tact and everyone is finally happy.”

Why Choose Us For Your Family Matters?

Direct Access To Your Attorney
Our Attorneys personally handle each case themselves. You will have direct access to your attorney to be able to get the answers that you need.
Transparency
Honesty and transparency are critical in building trust with your attorney. You will always know what is going on with your case every step of the way.
Team Oriented
At our firm you're not just a case number, our staff will always know the status of your case and help to make your situation more manageable.
Personalized Approach
Our team understands that no two cases are the same. Your strategy will be tailored specifically to you and your family's goals.