Austin, TX - Smith & Bledsoe Family Law is a trusted advocate in the courtroom for clients navigating divorce and other family law matters. Recognizing that ending a marriage is financially and emotionally draining, the family law attorney Austin doesn’t leave clients to handle the legal aspects alone, but leverages over 25 years of combined experience, precision, and skill to tackle challenging cases, freeing clients to chart a new path. 

Individuals in Texas can file for a no-fault divorce, where they don’t blame their spouse for ending the marriage, making the process more straightforward with fewer expenses and disputes. In a no-fault divorce, an individual must prove that they and their spouse have lived apart for at least three years before filing, that their conflict of personalities has made marriage insupportable, or that their spouse has been confined to a psychiatric hospital for at least three years. 

In a fault-based divorce, one spouse blames the other for cruelty, adultery, conviction of a felony, abandonment, and other misconduct, while a high net worth divorce presents complex financial issues. Regardless of the circumstances, Smith & Bledsoe Family Law divorce lawyer in Austin helps clients determine the grounds on which they should file for divorce, explore the next steps, and ensure that their rights are protected. 

Since Texas is a community property state, spouses own community property equally, except if they have retirement plans, real estate, or individual bank accounts. Separate property can include anything either spouse owned before the marriage, any property acquired by a spouse as a gift, and any financial recovery for a personal injury sustained during the marriage.  

When a judge intervenes to decide on who gets what during a divorce proceeding, they review tax issues, the health of each spouse, each spouse’s future employability, disproportionate earning power between the spouses, the reason for divorce, education levels, custody of children, and who bought the property. 

During child support, custody, and visitation proceedings, Smith & Bledsoe Family Law child support lawyer in Austin calculates a client’s gross income, whether salary, wages, dividends, interest, self-employment income, or net rental income from an owned property. From there, the team subtracts certain costs and applies a percentage, depending on the number of children the parent must provide for. 

As the law firm writes the agreements or modification requirements, the team includes details that specify when the child support duties end and other client-specific details that prioritize the children’s best interests. 

Beyond just offering legal advice, Smith & Bledsoe Family Law strives to provide peace of mind, ensuring that clients fully understand their rights, the legal process, and what to expect at every stage of their family law case. The firm's commitment to clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and compassionate representation has earned it many glowing reviews and recognition from reputable legal associations. 

About Smith & Bledsoe Family Law:

Smith & Bledsoe Family Law is a full-service divorce and family law firm in Austin, passionate about guiding clients through their cases. The firm’s team has over a decade of experience and is well-versed in divorce, child custody/visitation, adoption, LGBT family law, estate planning, and more. The attorneys believe in providing clients with compassionate and accountable legal services tailored to their individual needs. 

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Name
Smith & Bledsoe Family Law
Contact name
Christin Smith
Contact phone
(512) 944-3329
Contact address
7719 Wood Hollow Dr #220
City
Austin
State
Texas
Zip
78731
Country
United States
Url
https://www.smithfamilylawfirm.com/