The way you and your spouse feel about your relationship can be a red flag for potential divorce. It’s important you know what to expect, gather information, and leave time to consider all options before making important decisions. 

At C.E. Borman, we know that divorce is a difficult decision, often filled with complex emotions and uncertainties. If you’re struggling with your marriage, feeling disconnected from your partner, or simply overwhelmed by the thought of what comes next, you’re not alone. Many individuals find themselves at this crossroads, questioning their next steps and seeking guidance.

In this blog, our experienced Bryan, Texas divorce attorneys provide some information to help you understand the signs that indicate it might be time to seek professional legal advice. While divorce is never easy, knowing your options and taking proactive steps can pave the way for a more peaceful and empowering future.

Signs It Might Be Time to Talk to a Divorce Lawyer

Do any of these thoughts or comments resonate with you?

The following types of comments or thoughts often indicate you should think about talking with a divorce lawyer:

• My spouse says they’re not in love with me anymore.
• I discovered my spouse has been having an affair.
• We feel more like roommates than partners.
• Our differences have become irreconcilable.
• I suspect my spouse is hiding assets or being dishonest.
• I believe our children deserve a more peaceful environment.

Generally, the sooner you talk to an experienced divorce lawyer, the better. The advantage of talking with a lawyer early on is having ample time to plan your divorce. 

Our team at C.E. Borman can help you consider how the timing of divorce relates to taxes, debts, and living arrangements with children and provide you with options you may not know exist. We can also empower you to protect your legal rights.

FAQs About Divorce in Texas

Can we still use mediation if we can’t communicate?

Chances are you can. A mediator’s job is to facilitate communication. While you and your spouse may not be able to agree on issues, after listening to both of you, a mediator can often help you find common ground. 

To some extent, a mediator can also act as a buffer and help diffuse arguments. It helps when you each can say your piece. And sometimes hearing your spouse’s side of the story is a good thing, helping you look from a different perspective and find a way to compromise.  

If you are absolutely opposed to sitting in the same room with your spouse, many mediations occur where the parties never even lay eyes on one another.

What do I do if I think my spouse is hiding something?

Whether you suspect your spouse is hiding assets or having an affair, and you just can’t live with that suspicion anymore, Texas law allows you to get a divorce. 

You may feel like you deserve to be happy and divorce is the only way to find your happiness. 

In Texas law, the “grounds” for a no-fault divorce is insupportability. Insupportability means that discord or personality conflicts have broken down the marriage to the point where you don’t believe you can reconcile. Insupportability does not place blame or “fault” on either party.  

If hidden assets are an issue, your lawyer can investigate, trace assets and protect your rights during property division.  

If a hidden relationship is the problem, an investigation before separation can be invaluable in the resolution of your divorce.

Is divorce the best option for our children? 

If you’re fighting with your spouse and unable to get along, you’re right: Your children do deserve better. Studies show that conflict is what harms children the most — even more than breaking up a marriage. 

Even a low-conflict, intact marriage is harder on children than a divorce where afterward, parents get along without any conflict. Maybe you and your spouse can be better co-parents than you are spouses.

If you can be, you’ll have a more positive influence on your children than if you stay together and continue to expose your children to conflict. 

 Contact C.E. Borman Today for a Confidential Consultation 

Does any of this sound familiar?  If so, we can help. Whether you want the divorce or you’re responding to your spouse’s request for one, contact C. E. Borman today. We can help you protect yourself and your family through compassionate, knowledgeable, and personalized legal support. Your brighter future begins with a single step.