Divorce

Waco Divorce Lawyers

Guiding Clients Through The Divorce Process in McLennan County, TX

Are you facing complex divorce matters? Our attorneys represent both men and women in divorce-related cases across Lorena, Waco, McLennan County, and beyond. Our family law attorneys have more than 30 years of experience in a wide array of issues ranging from property division to parenting time agreements.

Divorce Matters We Handle

Our seasoned Waco divorce lawyers can assist you with any of the following:

  • Marital asset division, including the division of 401(k)s, pensions, real estate, oil and gas interests, and other community property
  • Business valuations related to sole proprietorships, professional practices, and family-owned companies
  • Parenting plans involving child custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and other concerns
  • Spousal maintenance, formerly referred to as alimony payments, for the lesser-earning spouse

It has never been the winning party in a divorce who says having a good attorney didn't matter. In fact, the difference in most divorces is having a voice that tells your story. Don't settle for a "we will work it all out somehow" approach. You will likely be fighting for your children, your property, and perhaps even your dignity. In these situations, aggressive representation is paramount to real success.

Divorce is serious, and the success you see will nearly always be directly related to the effort that goes into the development of your case. Our Waco divorce attorneys take pride in our hard work and diligent preparation. Our approach has resulted in many strong results and satisfied clients over the years.

Are you looking for legal support for your divorce matter? Call Milam & Fanning, PLLC today at (254) 237-5602 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with one of our Waco divorce attorneys. We have offices in Waco and New Braunfels.

Grounds For Divorce in Texas

Divorce is a legally-binding process that ends a marriage. In the state of Texas, there are several grounds for obtaining a divorce, which include:

  • Cruelty- which is the intentional infliction of physical or mental pain on another spouse;
  • Abandonment- when a spouse is left for two years in a row without their consent and without good reason;
  • Adultery - including voluntary sexual intercourse with an individual who is married to someone else;
  • Living apart - when spouses have been living separately for three or more years and have no intention of reconciliation;
  • Mental illness - when one spouse has been diagnosed as being mentally ill at least 3 years prior to filing the divorce;
  • Domestic violence - any psychological or medical abuse that has been committed by one spouse against another;
  • Felony Conviction - if either spouse has been convicted of a felony offense and has been sentenced to jail for at least 1 year, the other spouse may pursue a divorce.
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