A Trusted Family Attorney in Tyler, Texas
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes things happen within our family that are outside of our control.
With over 30 years experience, Richard Hughes helps you resolve your family law matter with peace of mind. As a skilled family law attorney in Longview TX, Kilgore TX, Lindale TX, Mineloa TX, Bullard TX, Jacksonville TX, Palestine TX, Athens TX, Canton TX, Hawkins TX, Gilmer TX & Tyler TX, Mr. Hughes has worked with many cases like yours. He helps you navigate adoption, child support, child custody, probate and more.
We specialize in providing personalized legal services for families going through difficult times.
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We have helped many clients in the Tyler area over the years. We know all too well that family law matters can become complicated and downright messy at times. That's why we work closely with our clients and develop customized strategies that fulfill their needs.
You need a lawyer on your side that’s trustworthy and ethical. Mr. Hughes puts his experience and knowledge to work for you. He works hard to get you the best outcome for your situation.
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Richard Hughes is an experienced Tyler, TX family lawyer that cares about the well being of your family. If you are looking for an attorney who will listen to you and help you find the right solution to your problem, Richard Hughes is the lawyer you need on your side.
Richard Hughes will help you navigate this challenging time and achieve a brighter future for you and your family.
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Divorce Lawyer
Your best interests are always put first. We handle details like negotiating settlements, decree modification, creating child custody agreements, and more.
Child Custody
Children should have a stable living situation that is good for their well-being. We address parent alienation, relocation, and more.
Child Support
We ensure the best interests of the child are being fulfilled. And we protect the rights of both parents. We specialize in creating, modifying, and enforcing child support.
Alimony
We help our clients establish, modify, or enforce spousal support orders. We make sure our clients receive fair spousal support payments that reflect their needs.
Property Division
Assets and liabilities should be divided fairly in a divorce or separation. We enforce property division orders and get our clients a favorable deal.
Adoption Lawyer
We go through all the details with you like helping you understand adoption laws, identifying potential legal issues, assisting with paperwork, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a divorce in Texas?
Spouses must wait a minimum of 61 days before they are legally divorced. This period is designed to give spouses the time to think and reflect on their decision to divorce.
The waiting period begins after the divorce petition is filed with the District Clerk.
Do children get to decide what parent they live with?
The child will not be able to decide which parent they live with until they reach 18 years of age.
In some courts, they will take into account a child’s wishes regarding their custodial parent if the child is over 12 years old. However, this is not the only deciding factor, and courts will consider multiple others.
Do I need a lawyer to file for divorce?
No. It’s possible to file for divorce by yourself. However, this is likely not the best idea–especially if your divorce is contentious.
Can a parent keep a child from another parent without a court order?
No. In order for the court to enforce a custody agreement, there must be a court order defining that custody agreement.
Without an agreement, either parent is able to see the child whenever they’d like to.
Will my spouse be able to take my home if I owned it before we got married?
In Texas, any property purchased before marriage is considered non-marital property and is separated out from the property to be divided throughout the divorce.
It can get a bit more complicated than that, though, if the other party paid parts of the mortgage or bills for the home or invested money in renovations, they may be entitled to that amount.
Can I receive child support even if I wasn’t married to my child’s other parent?
Yes.
Are conservatorship and custody the same thing?
In Texas, the term conservatorship is used when discussing child custody. There are both sole and joint conservatorships in Texas. These types of arrangements must be established by agreement and court order.
How do you change a divorce agreement?
After a divorce agreement is filed with the court, you’ll need to file a modification order that indicates those changes. A family lawyer will be able to file a modification for you.
What factors does the court consider regarding child custody?
The court’s primary consideration is the well-being of the child. To determine that, they may look at
- The child’s living arrangements
- Any reports of neglect or abuse
- The child’s emotional and physical well-being with the parents
- A parent’s physical or mental health issues that may prevent the parent from caring for the child
What is the process for stepparent adoption?
To adopt a stepchild, you’ll need to apply for adoption through the court, and if the judge rules that it’s in the best interest of the child, they’ll authorize the adoption.
To do so, it’s best to engage a family attorney with experience managing adoptions.
Does Texas recognize common-law marriages?
Yes. In Texas, a couple is considered married by common law, they’ll need to
- Be at least 18 and unrelated to each other
- Be unmarried
- Agree to be married
- Live in Texas as a married couple
- Represent to others that they are married