Divorce

Austin, Texas, Divorce Attorney

Some people in Texas still think that their spouse has to grant them a divorce. However, under the current no-fault system, you can get a divorce based on insupportability (irreconcilable differences) without needing permission or approval from your spouse. This doesn't mean that divorce will be easy. Your spouse or their lawyer can still put roadblocks in your way and make unreasonable demands.

I'm Gregory Hitt, a divorce lawyer in Austin, Texas. I represent people in Travis, Williamson, Hays and Bastrop counties and help resolve divorce issues such as community property division, alimony or spousal support, child custody and child support. As your lawyer, I will work to move your case toward resolution whether through settlement, trial or a collaborative law approach.

Texas introduced no-fault divorce in 1970 to avoid the necessity of drawn-out legal battles and unscrupulous tactics to prove or defend against allegations of misconduct such as cruelty, adultery and abandonment. The no-fault system also prevents one spouse from withholding consent to divorce as a means of extracting an unfair division of assets or child custody agreement.

While the majority of divorce cases in Texas are resolved out of court through negotiations, difficult issues can still be litigated before a judge. In addition, allegations of misconduct are still often raised to argue for a particular child custody order, visitation schedule or division of assets.

My years of experience and diligent advocacy on behalf of my clients frequently enable me to reach a timely and successful resolution of divorce issues through negotiation and settlement with opposing lawyers. However, I will not hesitate to proceed to trial when it is in your best interest.

Contact me, lawyer Gregory Hitt, for a personal consultation about your divorce. My office is located in downtown Austin, within a block of the Travis County Courthouse.