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Family Law
CHILD CUSTODY & CHILD SUPPORT | DIVORCE
Child Custody & Child Support
Although a marriage may end, that does not mean that the family as a whole ceases to exist. Through joint custody or sole custody, families in Texas can continue to offer nurturing environments for their children. Our representation focuses on two things: what is in the best interests of the children involved and what is in the best interests of our clients.
Parents’ Rights
If you are a parent who is trying to create child custody or visitation arrangements, it’s important to know that you have options. Even if you do not have primary custody of your children, you may still be awarded 50-50 visitation. Moreover, many family law judges agree on the developmental benefits that children receive when spending time with both parents.
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Grandparents' Rights
Our lawyers know that grandparents’ rights cases are often emotionally charged, and they are here to provide the level-headed and empathetic counsel you need throughout the process. We can help protect your family, while also ensuring that you adhere to all deadlines and legal requirements.
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Modification of Support & Custody Orders
When family law arrangements are created, they are designed to reflect a family’s current situation. As time passes and the family’s needs change, those court orders should be modified to reflect the family’s current needs and situation. If you have questions about changing your existing family law arrangements, our attorneys can educate you on your rights and options.
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Divorce
When your marriage ends, the upheaval and emotional turmoil that you face add layers of anxiety to your life. During this stressful time, the last thing you need to worry about is whether you will be treated fairly during the divorce process. We will guide you through this turbulent time as efficiently as possible so that you are able to begin the healing process and move forward into the future.
Military Divorce
Military spouses spend their lives adapting to change and unique stresses. In some ways, military divorce is no different. Although military divorce encompasses the same family law elements as a civilian divorce, the issues are often more complex. Asset division must take retirement accounts into consideration, and child custody arrangements need to accommodate a parent who may be stationed overseas for months at a time.
We provide counsel and guidance to civilian spouses and military personnel who are stationed overseas or at any base in Texas, including:
- Fort Sam Houston
- Lackland Air Force Base
- Randolph Air Force Base
- Brooks City Base
- Camp Bullis
- Martindale Army Air Field
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Property Division
Many people believe that property division is as simple as dividing the estate in half and giving equal portions to each party. In reality, asset division is more complicated than that. Some assets (such as residential property) cannot be divided, and other assets (such as retirement accounts or investments) would lose value if they were divided.
A few of the basic terms you may hear lawyers use when referring to property division include:
Community Property
Any assets or debts that were acquired during the marriage are considered community property and may be divided equitably when the marriage ends.
Separate Property
Assets that were acquired before the marriage are considered separate property and are typically awarded to the spouse who brought them into the marriage. Likewise, inheritances and gifts that were given to one spouse during the marriage and were kept separate from marital property may not be divided.
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Spousal Support & Alimony
In Texas, spousal support is not awarded in every divorce case, and there is no set formula that determines how much support is awarded in any situation. In addition, the laws governing spousal support awards change every few years. At The Law Offices of Matthew J. Obermeier, P.C., our lawyers have experience handling spousal support cases in the area, and they know how judges have ruled in other cases similar to yours.
Although there is no formula that determines how much support is awarded, there are several factors that are considered. The goal of spousal support is to help both parties maintain the financial security they had during the marriage. If one spouse gave up a professional career to stay home and raise the couple’s children, that spouse may receive financial support from the primary earner after the divorce.
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