JT Borah is a Denton County divore attorney who handles marital dissolutions and legal separations.

Texas law permits spouses to divorce under limited circumstances. A court may grant a divorce on any of three "no-fault" grounds:

• the spouses have lived apart for three years,
• one spouse has been confined in a mental hospital for three years, or
• insupportability (that is, conflict or discord between the spouses prevents reconciliation).

The court will also grant a divorce based on the following "fault" grounds: cruelty, adultery, the respondent's felony conviction, or the respondent's abandonment of the petitioner for one year.

While you cannot prevent your spouse from divorcing you in Texas, you can have a say in the legal issues that come up concerning child custody and support, spousal support, and division of property accumulated during the marriage ("community property"). Our attorneys are experienced in family law matters and can help you initiate or continue the process of legal separation or divorce.

Not all clients seeking a divorce choose to go to court. Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") allows for the resolution of conflicts without the public exposure of a trial. We can help you decide if your case is well-suited for ADR, and we will guide you through the process. Many clients tell us they are extremely satisfied with the outcome they received through ADR rather than taking their case before a judge.

Whether we assist you with a divorce through the ADR process or by resolving your case in court, our goal is always to arrive at a fair resolution of your legal issues while treating your case with the utmost confidence and discretion.

Contact our firm online, or call us at (940) 566-4600 for a free consultation to discuss matters concerning your divorce or separation.