Divorce is never easy, but for same-sex couples, the process can come with additional unique challenges. Texas law recognizes same-sex marriage and provides the same legal rights for divorce, certain issues like such as parental rights, property ownership, and the length of the relationship before legal marriage, can complicate the process. Our team can help you overcome this situation. Call us today at Gray Becker, P.C. to work with our Cedar Park, TX same sex divorce lawyer!
Cedar Park, TX Same Sex Divorce Lawyer
Even though Texas treats all marriages equally, same-sex divorces can have additional considerations compared to other marriages. Couples who were together before marriage became legally recognized can face questions about how long the marriage counts when determining community property division or spousal maintenance.
Often, same-sex couples have built their lives together before Texas recognized their marriage. Courts typically only consider the legal marriage period when dividing community property. This fact can seem unfair to many couples. Besides property, this issue can also affect retirement accounts and complex assets. Dividing these assets can be tricky, and disputes can often arise, especially if there’s tension. Our legal team can intervene and provide mediation to help couples come to a fair compromise.
Another complication that can arise from a same sex divorce is the issue of child custody. Issues surrounding assisted reproduction, surrogacy, or informal parenting arrangements can impact child custody discussions. If only one parent is biologically related to the child or if a formal adoption never took place, establishing your legal rights may involve extra legal hurdles. Our attorneys can help protect your parent and child relationships to secure a stable custody arrangement.
Why Our Experience Matters For Same Sex Divorces
From helping you file paperwork to intervening if disputes arise, our Cedar Park same sex divorce lawyers bring over a decade of experience.
- Patricia J. Dixon received her Juris Doctor in 2010 from the Baylor University School of Law. Since then, she has handled all sorts of family law cases, including divorce, modifications, enforcements, custody issues and disputes, and child support. She has earned several distinctions, including Best Lawyer in Family Law 2018-2025.
- Richard E. Gray III has over a decade of legal experience, and he has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Throughout his extensive career, he has earned several honors, including being named Best Lawyer by Best Lawyers – Family Law – 2013 to 2023 and Best Lawyer in Family Law 2013-2025.
- Richard E. Gray, IV attended Baylor Law School and graduated with his Juris Doctor in 2010. His areas of legal experience include divorce, modifications, and enforcement of existing orders, as well as child custody and support disputes. He was nominated by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2023 and 2024.
Divorces are challenging, and this can especially be the case for same sex couples. No matter what stage of the process you’re at, our Cedar Park same sex divorce lawyer can help. Explore your legal options today by calling us at Gray Becker, P.C.!