My husband and I have decided to seperate due to irreconcible differences. He is looking for a place too move and I am trying to figure out what to do next. We have 2 children a 4yr old and a 2 yr old. I wanted to know if we could file for a legal seperation on our own or if we need a lawyer? I work only 2 days a week as a preschool floater so he is the sole supporter. Between the rent we pay on the house we live in and the rent we'll be paying for him to move out I'm not sure how I'm going to make it. I told him he could have the kids on the weekends and I would find another job, but I doubt I'll get more than $7/hr. He is giving me money for rent, bills and some essentials like food for the kids but his gross monthly income isn't a lot and I think I may need help. I just want to know if filing for a legal seperation is what I should do?? Sorry I'm a bit out of it I hope this makes sense....
Are you both in agreement, and is it a separation or divorce. You can go to the law library at your local courthouse and they will give you the papers. I never went through with a divorce, but the librarian just emailed me the forms, I started to fill them out but never filed. They may even have both.
God Bless You!
T., there is no legal separation in the State of Texas. You have to actually file for divorce. I am a family law attorney in Plano/Frisco and would be willing to discuss your situation with you. Respond and let me know if you would be interested in a free 30 minute consultation.
T. -
Call Gary Pullin right away - he is a wonderful attorney and very experienced in these situations. He will be able to point you in the right direction - it is so important that you don't inadvertently miss out on what is owed to you and your kids. I'll send him your note, too, so he will be expecting your call - he'll be able to tell you if he has a consultation fee or not. His number is ###-###-####.
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Good luck - my thoughts are with you because I know this is a huge decision for you and a frightening change.
E.
Have you guys done the counseling route or just tried to "fix" it yourselves? I know with one child it's easy to drift apart and to forget how to communicate. If you both have the attitude of the kids well being during this tough time as the primary focus, then put the money you'd be putting towards rent into your relationship. I'm a child of SEVERAL divorces and it's not easy even when the parents are reasonably respectful of each other. I hope it works out for the best for you all. Take care!
