Where do I start if I want a divorce andspousal/child support from my husband?

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Where do I start if I want a divorce andspousal/child support from my husband?

I have been separated from my husband for the last 5 months due to violence. I was pregnant at the time and had to postpone the divorce. I want child and spousal support. I had to move out immediately and currently live with my parents who are having to support me and my child. I would like supervised visitation due to his violent background. I would also like to change her last name to mine. So what should I do?

Asked on May 17, 2011 under Family Law, Texas

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You retain a divorce or family lawyer, that's what you do. You have rights here--to a share of the marital assets; possibly to spousal support. You have questions and things you'd like to accomplish--such as ensuring that you get child custody and only supervised visitation; and then, if you get custody, you'd like to get child support; you also want to know whether and how to change your child's name. You are talking about things that can affect the rest of your and your child's life--don't try to do this yourself; let a professional help you, and help make sure you receive as much protection (you may want a protective or restraining order, too) and support as possible. Good luck.


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