How Divorce Works in Texas (Step-by-Step From a Family Law Expert)

Описание: How a Texas Divorce Actually Works (Step-by-Step Procedural Breakdown)

I'm Eric Beal a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist (certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization) and former U.S. Marine Corps Legal Officer. I've been practicing family law for over 34 years, and I founded Beal Law Firm, which has represented thousands of clients across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for over three decades. Our team has more than 130 years of combined experience, and we’re here to help Texans make informed decisions in tough family law situations.

This video breaks down how divorce works in Texas procedurally —something I’ve explained to paying clients for decades, and am now offering free, in-depth insight into for anyone who needs it.

Whether you're thinking about divorce, already in one, or trying to help a friend or family member through it, this video is your foundation.

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📌 In This Video, You'll Learn:

Why every Texas divorce is a lawsuit, even if “uncontested”
The three required parts of every divorce: the petition, notice (or waiver), and decree
Why your only two possible outcomes are settlement or trial
How “kitchen table” agreements, mediation, and collaborative divorce fit into the legal process
What temporary orders are, how they work, and why they’re often more impactful than final rulings
How courts handle temporary spousal support, child support, and property access
What standing orders are and why they take effect immediately in some counties
Key pitfalls that can cost you time, money, or legal ground

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🎯 Who This Video Is For:

Anyone considering or going through a divorce in Texas
People who are facing a divorce they don’t want
Spouses trying to protect their parental rights, property, or financial stability
Grandparents or family members supporting someone through a tough divorce
Anyone confused by terms like “agreed divorce,” “waiver,” “temporary hearing,” or “collaborative law”

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📍 Serving Clients Throughout the DFW Metroplex:

At Beal Law Firm, we represent clients across all of North Texas and beyond, including:

Southlake • Grapevine • Keller • Colleyville • Dallas • Fort Worth • Frisco • Denton • Plano • Arlington • Weatherford • McKinney • Cleburne • Waxahachie • Decatur

We routinely appear in courts throughout Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, Collin, Parker, Johnson, Ellis, Wise, and Kaufman Counties.

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⚖️ About Beal Law Firm

Founded in 1992, Beal Law Firm focuses exclusively on family law. We help clients navigate:

Divorce (contested and uncontested)
Child custody and visitation
Child support and spousal maintenance
Grandparent access and conservatorship
Military divorce
Annulments
Modifications and enforcements

Our firm is based in Southlake and we also offer virtual consultations statewide.

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💬 Need Legal Help?

📞 Call (214) 414-0418, (817) 261-4333, or (940) 252-0282 or schedule a consultation at www.dfwdivorce.com/book-online
🖥️ Visit: www.dfwdivorce.com
📍 In-person and video consultations available throughout Texas

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Upcoming videos will cover:

The substantive side of divorce in Texas (property division, custody, support)
How to handle high-conflict or high-asset divorces
What to do if you’re served unexpectedly
How temporary orders can set the tone for your case
Military divorce and deployment challenges
Annulments: who qualifies and when
Grandparent access cases under Texas law

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different. Consult with an attorney about your specific situation. Beal Law Firm attorneys are licensed in Texas and serve clients statewide.

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