Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

divorce/adultery

i don't want a divorce at this time, but it may come down to it, so i need to know my rights. Husband had an affair and from this affair a child has been born. What can i do?


Asked on 4/13/09, 3:46 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: divorce/adultery

If you want a pre-separation consultation, I charge $100 an hour to discuss in detail.

Husband will be ordered to pay child support for this child and carry this child on his health insurance. He will also have to take out a life insurance policy to guarantee that if he dies that the child will receive the court ordered child support. So if he is ordered to pay $500 a month then he needs to take out a life insurance policy for at least $100,000. (This will protect you if he dies -- otherwise his estate is obligated to pay his child support.)

I urge you to sit down and talk to an attorney about what you need to do NOW.

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Answered on 4/13/09, 4:00 am
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: divorce/adultery

If you want a pre-separation consultation, I charge $100 an hour to discuss in detail.

Husband will be ordered to pay child support for this child and carry this child on his health insurance. He will also have to take out a life insurance policy to guarantee that if he dies that the child will receive the court ordered child support. So if he is ordered to pay $500 a month then he needs to take out a life insurance policy for at least $100,000. (This will protect you if he dies -- otherwise his estate is obligated to pay his child support.)

I urge you to sit down and talk to an attorney about what you need to do NOW.

Read more
Answered on 4/13/09, 4:00 am
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: divorce/adultery

If you want a pre-separation consultation, I charge $100 an hour to discuss in detail.

Husband will be ordered to pay child support for this child and carry this child on his health insurance. He will also have to take out a life insurance policy to guarantee that if he dies that the child will receive the court ordered child support. So if he is ordered to pay $500 a month then he needs to take out a life insurance policy for at least $100,000. (This will protect you if he dies -- otherwise his estate is obligated to pay his child support.)

I urge you to sit down and talk to an attorney about what you need to do NOW.

Read more
Answered on 4/13/09, 4:00 am
Edgardo Baez The Baez Law Firm, P.C.

Re: divorce/adultery

You may have a cause against him for assault.

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Answered on 4/13/09, 6:47 am


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