Aledo Family Law & Divorce Attorneys

• Child Custody and Conservatorship. Texas courts decide custody based on your child's best interest, not either parent's preference. Most cases result in some form of joint managing conservatorship, though the rights and duties assigned to each parent can vary.
• Child Support. Support is calculated under Texas's statutory guidelines, based on the paying parent's income and the number of children involved.
• Spousal Maintenance. Unlike alimony in some states, Texas spousal maintenance is only available in limited circumstances, such as long-term marriages or cases involving family violence, and it's capped in both amount and duration.
• Temporary Orders. While a case is pending, either spouse can request temporary orders addressing custody, support, or use of property until the divorce is finalized.

Dividing Property in an Aledo Divorce

Texas is a community property state, so most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are subject to division. In Aledo and the surrounding Parker County area, that often means more than a house and a couple of bank accounts. Family businesses, acreage, mineral rights, and retirement or investment accounts all require accurate valuation before a fair division is possible, and disagreements over what counts as separate versus community property are common when a marriage includes property owned before the wedding or inherited along the way.

Cases involving these kinds of assets tend to move slower and require more documentation than a standard divorce. Having an attorney who understands how to value and negotiate around business interests and significant property can make a meaningful difference in the outcome.

Do You Really Need an Attorney for a Family Law Case?

Even an amicable divorce involves decisions that are difficult to undo once finalized. An attorney's role isn't just to argue your case in court. It's to make sure nothing gets overlooked, whether that's an asset that hasn't been properly valued, a custody term that sounds reasonable now but creates problems later, or a deadline that limits your options if missed. The cases that end up costing the most, in time, money, and stress, are usually the ones where something small was missed early on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Do I File for Divorce If I Live in Aledo?

Aledo falls within Parker County, so divorce and family law cases are generally filed in Parker County district court.

What Happens to a Family Business in a Divorce?

A family business is typically treated as community property if it was built or grown during the marriage, which means it may need to be valued and divided or offset with other assets. Business interests owned before the marriage may be partially separate property, though this often requires careful documentation to establish.

Are Retirement Accounts Divided in a Texas Divorce?

Yes, in most cases. Contributions made during the marriage are generally considered community property, even if the account is only in one spouse's name.

Will I Have to Pay or Receive Spousal Maintenance?

Texas spousal maintenance is limited compared to alimony in other states. It generally requires a longer-term marriage or specific circumstances, such as family violence or a spouse's inability to earn sufficient income, and the amount and duration are capped by statute.

Can We Agree on Custody Without Going to Court Over It?

Yes. Many parents reach an agreement on custody and support terms without a contested hearing, though the agreement still needs to be approved by the court to become enforceable.

Call For a FREE Case Evaluation: (817) 623-0129

Property division and custody decisions in a case like this can affect your finances and your family for years. Serious situations call for serious representation. 

Call (817) 623-0129 or contact us online to speak with an Aledo divorce and family law attorney. We offer FREE consultations virtually and in person.