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The Impact of Infidelity on Military Divorces in Texas

Infidelity in marriage is a profound breach of trust with significant long-term and short-term consequences. It often leads families to consider divorce, an outcome no one desires. Working with numerous families at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we’ve seen that divorce is a challenging, often inevitable decision in cases of severe partner misconduct.

Navigating Post-Cheating Decisions

Discovering a spouse’s infidelity can be devastating, shattering the trust you held dear. It’s crucial to consider all options carefully before making decisions as serious as divorce. It’s essential to remember that you’re not compelled to rush into any action against your will.

The Irreversibility of Divorce Proceedings

Once a divorce process starts, it typically leads to an actual divorce. Many people mistakenly believe that initiating a divorce could lead to reconciliation during therapy or counseling. However, experience shows that once a divorce petition is filed, it’s hard to reverse course.

Exhausting All Alternatives

Before filing for divorce, it’s wise to exhaust every possible avenue to salvage the marriage, including therapy and direct communication with your spouse. This doesn’t mean compromising on morals or safety, but exploring all potential solutions.

Unique Challenges for Military Families

Military families face unique challenges, especially when one spouse is deployed. This distance can make direct communication and reconciliation efforts difficult, if not impossible.

Understanding Divorce Filing in Texas

In Texas, divorce starts with filing an original petition and paying a filing fee, varying by county. Jurisdiction requirements include residing in Texas for six months and in the filing county for three months. Filing for divorce is essentially a notification to the court, starting a 60-day countdown to the earliest possible divorce date.

The Importance of Serving Notice

The critical step in a Texas divorce is serving notice to your spouse, which truly initiates the proceedings. For military spouses, this may involve understanding specific military procedures for serving papers.

The Servicemember Civil Relief Act

This act protects active-duty military personnel from divorce proceedings while deployed. It’s advisable to work with an experienced attorney to understand these limitations and prepare for divorce proceedings upon your spouse’s return.

The Role of Cheating in Child Custody

Infidelity can reflect on a spouse’s maturity and parenting capabilities, becoming central in custody negotiations. A judge must consider the children’s best interests, and exposing them to a new partner can negatively impact custody decisions. Poor judgment in introducing a new partner can lead to limitations in conservatorship rights and specific clauses in the divorce decree regarding unrelated adults in the home.

Military Responsibilities and Custody

A spouse’s military duties, coupled with infidelity, can affect custody and visitation arrangements. The children’s age, specific needs, and exposure to the new partner are crucial factors in these decisions.

Seeking Professional Advice

For detailed and personalized advice, contacting attorneys like those at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan is recommended. They can offer tailored guidance suited to your unique situation in a military divorce.

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