Austin Same-Sex Divorce Attorneys
Legal matters are incredibly complex for same-sex couples. While some states have created a decent corpus of same-sex laws that grant certain rights to same-sex couples, most states have little to no legislation providing for the rights of gay couples.
In the state of Texas, gay couples cannot get married and as such, cannot get legally divorced. However, when same-sex couples are together for a long time, they will likely cohabitate and may even share joint property and joint debts. When these relationships end, it can be extremely difficult to determine how property and assets will be divided.
If you need legal advice regarding a same-sex separation, contact the Austin same-sex divorce attorneys of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP today at 512-472-2431.
Divorce Laws
Despite the fact that same-sex couples cannot get legally married or divorced in the state of Texas, the practical matter of property division and legal separation remains. Consider the following areas that can be legally divided between couples:
- Property such as real estate, vehicles, pets, or bank accounts
- Potential property such as employee bonuses
- Child custody and children’s bank accounts
- Debt
These areas are regularly fought over in contested divorce proceedings. Even between non-married couples, these problems can require legal intervention to decide who keeps what. These same issues can be brought to court by same-sex couples.
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If you are facing a separation from your partner, the process can be extremely troubling. The legal reality of same-sex divorce is that it may or may not be granted in the state of Texas, depending on legal suits or a judge’s decisions. However, determinations on property and debt division must be made when a couple decides to separate, and an attorney can help make this process go by much faster and easier. Contact the Austin same-sex divorce lawyers of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP by calling 512-472-2431 for more information.