Get Started with Your Divorce in Houston
Protecting Your Rights & Fighting for Your Best Interests
Are you considering filing for divorce? Divorce court is not the time to discover that your attorney cares more about his or her interests than yours. At Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C., firm founder and lead lawyer Cynthia Tracy has been through her own divorce and understands the anxiety involved when you need to fight for your property, support, and custody rights during an emotional time.
Our office understands the human and emotional side of divorce and combines compassionate and caring service with fully experienced, strategic, and effective legal representation.
If you are filing for divorce, it is time to get experience on your side. Contact our Houston divorce attorney at (281) 612-5443 for an initial consultation.
Tales of Triumph
Clients Who’ve Experienced Our Shield of Defense
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“The staff, including another attorney working my case was very attentive and worked to explain matters in detail. I was very satisfied and happy to have hired them. There is an old adage that you get what you pay for and when it comes to hiring the best, ”- Ulises
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“Absolutely the best. I would highly recommend Cynthia Tracy law firm. Cynthia and her staff are wonderful to work with, very professional.”- Susan Perrin
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“Cynthia Tracy Law firm gave me the attention I needed to help me with my legal affair. The Law group has done an excellent job on my case and stayed in touch with me threw out the process. I am glad my oldest daughter brought me to that firm. So I thank you for all your help!!!!”- Scott Winterberg
FORTIS ET FIDELIS
'BRAVE AND FAITHFUL'
Our firm's motto and guiding principle is "Fortis et Fidelis" or "brave and faithful." Brave because we fight for your rights under difficult legal circumstances, and faithful because we provide the committed representation you need at a difficult time in your life. We feel that no one can understand your issues as well as someone who has faced them. At Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C., we combine decades of legal experience with personal service, and that results in an exceptional client experience.
What Types of Divorce Can I File for in Houston?
Cynthia has worked for more than three decades as a family law attorney, including 10 years as a managing attorney with the Texas Attorney General’s Office. We work hard to be responsive to what you really need out of your divorce settlement and can pursue your legal goals.
We can handle the following, and more:
- Child support payments
- Spousal support/alimony
- The division of your marital property
- Child custody and visitation arrangements
- Complex asset division involving finding hidden assets
We can do more than handle these components of your divorce. We can also counsel you on other issues, such as whether you should move out of your home, what to tell your children, and how to determine the future value of marital assets.
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Consistently Responds to Our Clients Within 24-48 Hours
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Nearly Four Decades of Family Law Experience On Your Side
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Empathetic and Understanding During Your Time of Need
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Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Ten Years Working in the Office of the Texas Attorney General
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Three Years Experience as an Associate Judge (Referee)
Questions About Divorce in Texas
Attorney Cynthia Tracy has experienced the pain and the emotions of divorce and child custody issues. Just as importantly, Cynthia has served with the Texas Attorney General’s Office overseeing family law cases and has been a former associate judge (referee).
We can answer questions about the divorce process such as:
- Will I get spousal support?
- What is community property?
- How will my property be distributed?
- How do we decide on a parenting plan?
- How much child support can I receive for my children?
If you wish to better understand the divorce process, we can help. Contact our Houston divorce lawyers online or call (281) 612-5443 for a consultation. That is why we strive to stay in contact with our clients and keep them informed every step of the way. No matter what questions you have, we can sit down with you and explain the answers.
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A legal separation deals with property distribution and child support and custody issues without ending the marriage. While most states have some form of legal separation, Texas does not. In Texas, temporary orders concerning marital issues can be granted while a divorce is pending, but there is no provision for an indefinite legal separation.
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In Texas, parents have a duty to provide medical support (health insurance) for their children. While medical support is a child support obligation, any payment ordered by the court for healthcare coverage is in addition to any amount ordered under the guidelines for child support. An action to enforce a medical support order may be enforced as an action to enforce a child support order. When issuing a medical support order, a court is generally required to consider the cost and quality of available health insurance plans and give priority to those plans that can be obtained through the parents’ employment.
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In Texas, parents can come to an agreement concerning child support that varies from the child support guidelines provided by law. If the agreement is in the child’s best interest, the court shall render an order in accordance with the agreement, and the order may be enforced by all remedies available for enforcement of a judgment, including contempt. If the agreement is not in the child’s best interest, the court may request a revised agreement or render a child support order of its own design.
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In Texas, child support is calculated based on guidelines provided by statute. Under the guidelines, child support is based on the monthly net resources of the parties and the number of children, and it is expressed as a percentage of the obligor’s net resources. The court may order periodic child support payments in an amount other than that established by the guidelines if application of the guidelines is not in the best interests of the child to the extent a variance from the guidelines is justified.
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In Texas, a “suit for dissolution of a marriage” includes a suit for divorce, for annulment, or to declare a marriage void.
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In Texas, each spouse has the duty to support the other spouse, and a spouse who fails to discharge the duty of support is liable to any person who provides necessaries to the spouse to whom support is owed. There is no precise definition of “necessaries,” but whether goods provided are necessaries is typically determined by consideration of the “condition and station in life of the parties.”