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We offer 4 Flat Fee Divorce plans:
No. The Flat Fee Divorce plans include all legal fees for an agreed divorce case.
Yes. All attorney’s fees and filing fees are included in the Flat Fee Divorce plans.
As long as your divorce continues as a Flat Fee Divorce case, all fees and expenses are included. The preparation of any additional transfer documents outside of the Flat Fee Divorce plan would require a separate agreement.
If real estate, retirement accounts, motor vehicles, or other assets need to be divided as part of your divorce case, it may be necessary to complete additional documents to complete the transfer. The additional documents may include special warranty deeds, qualified domestic relations orders, power of attorney affidavits to transfer motor vehicles, and other similar transfer documents.
Yes. Please contact one of our legal staff members for additional information.
By law, the minimum amount of time for a divorce in Texas is 61 days. We strive to complete the divorce process in 61 days. The amount of time it takes to finalize the divorce case depends primarily on the parties’ level of cooperation and availability.
Flat Fee Divorce plans are designed for individuals with no property and no debt or those individuals who know exactly what property and no debts they have in their estate. If you do not know what assets and debts are in your estate, then a Flat Fee Divorce plan may not be right for you. Please contact one of our legal staff members to discuss what services Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC has to assist you.
Temporary child support or temporary spousal support is an issue that may be worked out by the parties without the assistance of divorce attorney. If you and your spouse are not able to reach an agreement regarding temporary child support or temporary spousal support without an attorney, then a Flat Fee Divorce plan may not be right for you. Please contact one of our legal staff members to discuss what services Goranson Bain Ausley has to assist you.
Goranson Bain Ausley will represent you during your Flat Fee Divorce case.
You will work with an attorney and our legal staff during your Flat Fee Divorce case.
The amount of time you spend talking to and meeting with an attorney will depend upon the issues in your case and the Flat Fee Divorce plan you have selected.
No. You will be represented by Goranson Bain Ausley. Your spouse may represent themselves or they may decide to hire their own attorney.
The spouse who retains Goranson Bain Ausley is responsible for the cost of the Flat Fee Divorce plan. In many cases, legal fees are paid from marital assets. You may also ask your spouse to share in the cost of the Flat Fee Divorce plan. Just remember, we will only be representing you in the divorce proceeding.
The decision to hire an attorney is a decision your spouse would have to make. In a Flat Fee Divorce case, your spouse may be able to complete the divorce process without legal representation.
In the event that your flat fee case becomes a contested divorce, any unearned fees from your flat fee payment will be credited towards a litigation retainer, or refunded to you.
If you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your divorce, then a Flat Fee Divorce may not be right for you. Please contact one of our legal staff members to discuss what services Goranson Bain Ausley has to assist you.
If your spouse refuses to sign the decree of divorce, then a Flat Fee Divorce plan may not be right for you. At that point, Goranson Bain Ausley would work with you to consider other options regarding your legal representation.
Goranson Bain Ausley will prepare an Original Petition for Divorce (or an Answer if you are the Respondent), or an Agreed Final Decree of Divorce and the necessary state required forms. If your case involves child support, Goranson Bain Ausley will also prepare a Wage Withholding Order and the required child support forms.
Yes. Every divorce decree must be presented to a judge for signature (often referred to as a prove-up hearing). A Goranson Bain Ausley attorney will represent you at the hearing to finalize your divorce case.
If you need to go to court during your divorce case or before your case is ready to be finalized, then a Flat Fee Divorce plan may not be right for you. If during your divorce it becomes necessary to go to court, Goranson Bain Ausley would work with you to consider other options regarding your legal representation.
Yes. A Goranson Bain Ausley attorney will be with you in court to finalize your divorce.
Our attorneys are experienced in all aspects of family law and will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring you have the information you need to make wise decisions and prepare for the future.
At Goranson Bain Ausley, we strive to deliver clarity about what comes next and confidence that you and your family’s future are more secure. Contact our team and discover how we can help you.
Get Started Online
Save time and costs. Before your consultation, use our confidential online questionnaire to receive a personalized information pack in minutes.
Schedule a Consultation
Schedule an in-person or remote consultation with one of our experienced family lawyers by calling us or filling out the “contact us” form.