One of the most common questions an Austin Divorce Attorney is asked is, “What's the difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce?” An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which the parties have reached an agreement on all issues, including spousal support, visitation, child support and division of property and debt. A contested divorce is a divorce in which the parties are not in agreement on all issues. Even if the parties are in agreement on all but one issue, the divorce is considered contested.

Although Texas law does not recognize same sex marriages, an Austin Divorce Attorney may assist same sex couples in documenting their relationship under contract law principals. This is best accomplished through the use of a domestic partnership agreement. A domestic partnership agreement is a legally enforceable contract which sets forth the rights and obligations of the parties during the relationship and in the event the relationship ends.

Austin divorce attorneys are sometimes called upon to represent clients who wish to create a post-nuptial agreement. Post-nuptial agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements except that they are created after a couple is married.