Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Divorce
Married over 15 years,last few years he Gambling in casinos I'm not well I have 3 herniated disk in my back I also have bone disease I'm not working in a hospital any more But I have been sub teaching I would like to become full teacher he says no I have tried to find jobs that intells my nursing knowleged but none He has a good job at Exxon usa over 23 years I need a ball park price on a divorce we have no children or home I was told I might be able to getsome of the retirement money or something I can't afford anything at this time he might even hurt me if he knew this was going on he's at work now graveyards please help, thanks
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Divorce
First, your safety should be your first priority. You need to be in a safe place if you fear for your physical well-being. If you have no safe place to go, and you fear for your safety then call a woman's shelter (check the phone book or call the United Way) and they will keep you in an undisclosed location. For some reason, people assume that is abandonment -- it is not abandonment if you are afraid that you will be killed or injured.
Second, you are entitled to approximately 50% of all assets and liabilities that are community property. This is a general statement and you should not rely on it. You need to talk to an attorney about your specific situation.
Any separate property (such as inheritance, gifts) belong to that individual and is not considered in the division of debts or assets.
Again, you need to talk to someone about your specific situation.
If you would like a free phone consultation, please call my office. Be sure to let us know that you found us on lawguru.com
713-847-6000 or 713-666-0646.
You can also check out my website at
www.familylaw4u.com
Be careful! Good luck! Happy New Year!
Fran Brochstein
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