Will alimony be awarded in my divorce?

Texas doesn’t call it alimony – it’s called spousal maintenance, and it doesn’t get awarded very often. In general, it’s considered in marriages that lasted longer than 10 years and when there is a disparity in income and earning potential, in situations where there was domestic violence, or where there is a disabled spouse.

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Are you Board Certified in Family Law?

Yes, Ms. Trusler has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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What are the grounds for divorce?

Texas is a “no-fault” divorce state. That means that you can file for divorce simply because “the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between you that has destroyed the legitimate ends of the marriage.” There are other reasons for divorce in Texas, such as adultery, cruelty, felony conviction, abandonment, etc. [...]

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How long have you been practicing law?

Ms. Trusler has been practicing law since 1996.

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How do I know if I’m common law married or not?

Texas has a 3 question test for common law marriage. If you can answer “yes” to the 3 questions, you are common law married. If you answer “no” to any of them, you probably aren’t. Both parties must have intended to be married. You must have lived together as husband and wife. You must have [...]

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Does Texas have legal separation?

No. Legal separation doesn’t really exist in the eyes of the Texas courts. Texas only recognizes divorces. In Texas, you’re married until you’re divorced.

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Do all divorce cases go to trial?

No, in fact most divorces settle out of court and don’t go to trial at all. Out of court settlements can be accomplished either through settlement conferences, mediation, or collaborative law. Some situations may ultimately require you to go to court, but it’s often preferable for you and your spouse to decide how to divide [...]

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Who determines how much child support is to be paid?

Child support is usually based on the guidelines established by the Texas Attorney General. It’s generally 20% of net income (gross income minus taxes with one exemption taken) for one child, 25% for 2 children, 30% for three children. Child support is capped at a certain point and it will take other children into consideration. [...]

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Who gets custody of the children?

In most cases, the Judge will name both parties “joint managing conservators”. This means that both parties will have a relatively equal say in raising the children. However, one parent will usually determine where the child will live while the other will have a normal visitation schedule and will pay child support. If the parties [...]

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What counties do you practice in?

We serve clients in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell and Comal counties. If you live outside one of these areas, we recommend that you use FindLaw to search for an attorney online or call the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Service at 800-252-9690 or 877-9TEXBAR. If you live in a metropolitan area, your county [...]

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Our firm serves clients in Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County and Bastrop County, including Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway, Westlake, Pflugerville, Bastrop, Kyle, Wimberely, Buda, Lago Vista, and Dripping Springs.