LGBTQ Community
Divorces
Divorces encompass every area of your life. A client’s finances, family, employment, and all personal and business assets accumulated during the marriage. Getting a divorce is a grueling experience, but having an Alchemy Attorney walk this rocky road alongside will give you comfort to deal with the curve balls this unfortunate situation brings. We will always seek a harmonious and smooth solution in a familial, thoughtful kind of way because we believe harmony is the best path for this service.
Decision to Terminate Heterosexual Marriage
We understand the stigma that is deeply rooted in this country when you are not the picture-perfect version of what society has decided is all things lovely. We are particularly sensitive to the painful, emotional issues and mass discrimination faced by the LGBTQ community in Texas, and at large.
Thankfully, federal and state laws are slowly changing to provide more rights and protections for the members of the LGBTQ community, but there is still a great amount of stigmatism and unacceptance surrounding choices of sexuality, gender, and dress.
What we are finding as individuals become more clear on their intentions and identity and more in tune with their individual needs, they feel compelled to remove themselves from traditional marital situations that they entered into years or decades before to normalize their lives and fit into the role society fixed for them. Many have spent the greater part of their lives choosing to make others happy and have decided living their truth is the only meaningful and lasting choice.
Mixed-orientation Couples
- Loss and betrayal;
- Drug or alcohol use;
- Isolation;
- Anxiety;
- Bitterness;
- Depression and grief;
- Suicidal thoughts;
- Low self-esteem;
- Anger and hate;
- Rejection and impotency; and
- Denial
Same Gender Divorces
- Legal Grounds: To file for divorce in Texas, you need to meet the residency requirements, which typically means that either you or your spouse must have been a resident of the state for at least six months prior to filing. The legal grounds for divorce in Texas are “insupportability” (no-fault divorce) or “fault-based” grounds such as adultery, cruelty, abandonment, conviction of a felony, or living apart for at least three years.
- Dissolving the Marriage: The process of dissolving a same-sex marriage in Texas involves filing a petition for divorce with the appropriate district court. This petition should include information about the marriage, grounds for divorce, and any requests related to property division, child custody, alimony, or other relevant matters.
- Property Division: Texas follows community property laws, which generally mean that any assets or debts acquired during the marriage are considered community property and should be divided equitably between the spouses. It’s essential to consult with an attorney to understand how this applies to your specific situation.
- Child Custody and Support: If you and your spouse have children, child custody and support arrangements will need to be addressed. Texas courts prioritize the best interests of the child when determining custody and visitation rights. Same-sex couples have the same rights and obligations as heterosexual couples regarding child custody and support.
- Spousal Support: In Texas, spousal support, also known as alimony, may be awarded on a case-by-case basis. The court considers factors such as the length of the marriage, the earning capacity of each spouse, and any economic disparity between them.
- Legal Assistance: While same-sex couples are legally entitled to divorce in Texas, it’s advisable to seek legal assistance from an attorney experienced in family law or LGBTQ rights. They can provide personalized guidance based on your circumstances and help navigate any unique issues that may arise during the process.