Divorce

Understand Your Options and Protect Your Rights - San Antonio Texas Divorce Lawyer Bill Baskette

If you’re considering filing for a divorce, speaking with an attorney immediately is crucial. In the state of Texas, the person who files first for a divorce not only speaks with a judge first but essentially determines the course of the proceedings. At the San Antonio, Texas, law office of Bill Baskette, I personally meet with clients in order to explain the options available to them and move to take action immediately. Filing first places you in a much stronger position to protect bank accounts and other assets, retain custody of your children, and quickly put a restraining order in place if necessary.

Understanding your rights, even if you fail to file first, can determine the terms of your divorce. For more information regarding what I can do for you, contact the law office of divorce lawyer Bill Baskette today. Representing clients in San Antonio, as well as in Austin, Laredo, Corpus Christi, and Sam Marcos, I offer free phone consultations and am available for weekend and evening appointments.

My Family Law Practice

As a divorce and family law attorney, I advise, counsel, and represent clients in regard to the following kinds of legal matters:

• Divorce 
• Child Custody Issues 
• Spousal and Child Support 
• Post Divorce Modifications 

What You Need to Know

Property

If you’re facing a divorce, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. First, even if you paid for a car, boat, or household item out of your own savings for your use only, you don’t necessarily have exclusive property rights to it. Any property purchased by you or your spouse over the course of your marriage will have to be divided according to the dictates of the court.

Debt

You and your spouse are responsible for payments on any credit cards or loans taken out in your name together. Even if you took out a loan for a car driven by your spouse, if your name is on the loan you’re responsible for it.

Investments

Spouses are entitled to a percentage of their former spouse’s investments – including retirement plans, IRAs, military benefits, 401k funds, stocks, and bonds. As your lawyer, I explain what you can protect and negotiate terms acceptable to both sides for the division of investments.

Contact Bill Baskette Today

Contact the law office of divorce attorney Bill Baskette today for a free phone consultation. Representing people in Seguin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Laredo, and Austin, I aggressively defend the interests of my clients and take advantage of every allowance within the law to do so. Don’t be taken advantage of – let me help you avoid being put on the defensive.

IMPORTANT: There is a limited amount of time to appeal a result that you do not think is fair! Sometimes the deadline is as little as 30 days! Contact me IMMEDIATELY if you need to appeal a final decision by the judge in a civil case. I am an experienced appellate attorney who can argue your case on your behalf.