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Houston Divorce Initiation Procedures

Information Provided by a Houston Divorce Lawyer

Are you or your spouse currently considering a divorce? If so, a Houston divorce attorney at John K. Grubb & Associates, P.C. can assist you in your divorce initiation procedure. To begin a divorce proceeding, one spouse will generally seek out a Houston divorce lawyer they will be able to work with throughout the entire proceeding.

There are three major steps a spouse will usually take when initiating a divorce. These include:  

  • Filing a petition for dissolution of marriage – The petitions required for the dissolution of marriage can often be long and confusing. Houston divorce attorneys understand the requirements and waiting periods involved with these petitions.
  • Filing a motion for temporary orders – A Houston divorce lawyer will work with you to file this important motion. It is used to establish legal guidelines for matters such as parental time, child support and payment of marital debts before a judge issues his decree.
  • Filing a notion of hearing – Your Houston divorce attorney will notify your spouse of the notion of hearing.
The spouse who takes these initial steps in a divorce procedure is known as the Petitioner. The other spouse is referred to as the Respondent. The Respondent will be served with these petitions and motions by a constable or process server. He or she may also hire a Houston divorce attorney to answer the petition and motion for temporary orders.

If you are considering a divorce proceeding, it is important to understand the proper legal steps that must be taken. To learn more about divorce initiation procedures, contact a Houston divorce lawyer today.

If you are looking for options and solutions about child custody arrangements, contact a Houston child custody attorney at our law firm today for a consultation.

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