10/8/19 – Family Law / Divorce / Property Settlement / Child Custody / Alimony / Mediation / Paternity / Child Protective Services / Estate Planning / Bankruptcy – gtg

Divorce Lawyers: Serving San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

I Need a Divorce. What Do I Do First?
First, you talk to us. We will start by letting you explain what led up to your decision to get a divorce. We want you to tell us all about what is going on.

Let’s Talk About Your Situation
When you get in touch with us to talk about your divorce, legal separation or domestic partnership dissolution, we’re going to ask you to be specific. If you have children, we will want to learn about them and about your relationship with them. Our divorce lawyers want to find out about your job and your income, as well as your spouse’s job and income. We will talk about the property you and your spouse own, such as cars, houses and even things like retirement funds.

Initial Consultations and Phone Calls Are Always Free
Call us to tell us about your situation. Our experienced family law attorneys are ready to listen, and we offer a free initial consultation.

Let’s Talk About Your Choices
As part of your uncontested or contested divorce, you will have a lot of choices to make:
You will have to make decisions about the child custody and visitation arrangements you want to pursue
You will have to make decisions pertaining to child support, as well as spousal support/alimony
You will have to make decisions about property division/asset division, which can be complicated if you have substantial assets or debts as well as any separate or inherited property
Other property settlements issues include any professional practices or shared businesses and hidden assets/forensic accounting
Modifications of the divorce order for child custody, child support or alimony
Of course, we will work closely with you to help you make decisions that are right for you. Then we will decide the most effective path of pursuing results. Our goal is to obtain satisfactory results, whether through effective negotiation, mediation, or aggressive representation in the courtroom. We can also discuss any cost-effective divorce options.

Let’s Talk About the Outcome
When you leave the courtroom after your divorce case is over, you will not be surprised by the outcome. That is because we believe in the importance of taking the time to inform you about the potential outcomes of your case. We will explain the directions your case could go. We will give you realistic feedback about the chances of obtaining the outcome you envision.

We Keep Fees Reasonable: Contact Our Family Law Attorneys
We provide people with effective mediation services at reasonable fees. One reason our fees are reasonable is that we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Call us today to get started on the dissolution of your marriage.

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Property Settlements – Marital Property Division Lawyers

What Property Do I Get to Keep?
At our Law Offices, we understand the importance of keeping your hard-earned property. We understand that divorce is stressful and that the last thing you want to do is lose your home, your car, your retirement fund and other assets you have worked hard for. When you ask us what property you get to keep, we will reply by asking you what property you want to keep. With your answer to that in mind, we will carefully design a plan to achieve your marital property division goals.

How is Marital Property Division Determined?
Before answering this question, it is important to note that marital assets aren’t the only things divided. Marital debt needs to be divided as well. This is critical to keep in mind when building a plan. In the eyes of the court, all of your property falls into two categories: community property and separate property. Community property is all of the property that was obtained during the marriage. This is property that has to be divided. Separate property is all of the property that was obtained prior to the marriage or during the marriage through certain circumstances, such as inheritance. This is property that you get to keep. Our first step will be to determine which property falls into which category.

Helping You Keep What is Yours
After we have determined what separate property is yours to keep from the outset, we will carefully look at community property. There are a variety of ways to handle marital property division. In many situations, it can be divided amicably by assigning dollar values to each piece of property and working with your spouse to split it up fairly. Of course, divorce is not always an amicable matter. Our attorneys know how to pursue fair marital property division in the courtroom. We know how to put our experience to work for you.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
Our lawyers believe that effective representation can be provided at reasonable fees. We keep fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation for a specific discussion about division of your marital property.

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Separate and Inherited Property Attorney – Safeguarding Clients’ Separate Property in Divorce
Divorce Lawyers Serving San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

You and your spouse were once independent of each other. Many people enter marriage with separate property, such as inheritances, retirement savings, or proceeds from the sale of a home. We understand how unjust it feels to find that assets you never intended to give up could be subject to division during your divorce.

At our Law Office, we have extensive experience handling complex divorces, such as those involving substantial or important separate property, including inheritances, family vacation property, and gifts. When you ask us whether you will be allowed to keep your separate property, we will reply by asking you what property you believe is rightfully yours alone. With your answer to that in mind, our lawyers will prepare a sound, powerful argument for your position and apply ourselves to protecting your separate assets and achieving your goals in the marital property settlement.
Call us today to discuss your situation. Our experienced family law attorneys will listen to your unique needs and concerns during a free initial consultation.

Proper Categorization of Marital and Separate Assets
In Texas, most property and debt owned by married couples is considered community property, and the standards for determining what constitutes separate property are complex. As an example, if you inherited money before getting married, it could still be considered a part of the marital estate. The chances the court are better, however, that will find it to be separate property if you kept the inheritance completely separate from your mutual finances during the entire course of your marriage.

Our goal is to protect any property you brought with you into the marriage or acquired after separation, such as:
Assets excluded from division by marital or prenuptial agreements
Gifts, such as jewelry, antiques or rare coins
Inheritances, whether received before or during the marriage, or after separation
Property owned before vows were exchanged, including business assets, proceeds from the sale of real estate, rare collectibles, etc.
Property obtained after separation

Our attorneys are knowledgeable about the requirements, and we are committed to protecting our clients’ rights to this property. In some circumstances, we consult forensic accountants to show the source and treatment of assets during the marriage.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
We provide people with effective representation at reasonable fees. One reason our fees are reasonable is that we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free. We’re ready to protect your interests. Call us to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Business Interests and Valuation Attorney

Protecting Texans in Business Valuation During Divorce
Divorce Lawyers Serving San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

You have invested countless hours and resources into your business venture. Understandably, you fear losing everything in your divorce. We are committed to protecting your investment.
At our Law Offices, we provide sophisticated legal services to business owners, high-income professionals and stay-at-home spouses in divorce. We are experienced trial attorneys as well as effective negotiators able to represent our clients well in settlement negotiations or in mediation.
Call us to discuss the division of your assets. Our experienced family law attorneys will listen to your unique needs and concerns during a free initial consultation.

Business Valuation and Appropriate Property Division During Divorce
Our approach to protecting our clients’ interests during asset division has remained consistent over the years. For clients who own professional practices or family-owned businesses, proper categorization of marital and separate assets is the first essential step — appropriate business valuation is the next.

The lawyers at our law firm ask detailed questions to build a complete understanding of the scope of our clients’ financial situations. We often work with forensic accountants to determine the correct value of business interests, including identifying any non-marital assets that may be involved in a family-owned business. Once assets are properly categorized and valued, we develop a strategy to minimize any remaining issues, such as arranging a buyout or developing a co-ownership agreement. We also assist our clients by identifying any tax consequences that could be associated with asset distribution.

We have extensive experience handling high-asset divorces involving significant property and debt. We negotiate strategically, making an effort to understand both your goals and those of your estranged spouse so we can avoid a contentious dispute, if possible. Ultimately, we will fight to protect your interests.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
We provide people with effective representation at reasonable fees. One reason our fees are reasonable is that we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

We’re ready to protect your interests. Call us to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers : Serving San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

How to Approach Custody and Visitation Plans
The courts have a specific way of approaching child custody and visitation arrangements. They want as much co-parenting as possible. The courts would prefer to see time divided evenly between both parents.
Sometimes things just don’t work out that way. At our law office, we will stand by your side to pursue child custody and visitation arrangements that make sense for you and your family. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. Our child custody lawyers are ready to help you and your family.

Considering All the Variables
A lot of factors need to be considered when making decisions about child custody and visitation plans (also known as “parenting plans”). One of the most important is the number of hours that you’re actually available to spend with your children. For example, on the surface, having custody for four days may seem better than having custody for two days. However, if those four days are during the week when you’re away at work, they may not be as valuable as two weekend days that you can share with your children.

You want to be able to spend quality parenting time. Our family law attorneys have the experience to consider all of the variables and help you make the decisions about your parenting plan that will be most valuable to you in the long run — and limit the need for you to come back to court for modifications to these orders later. In the event of a relocation or move-away, we can assist in seeking or contesting a modification that reflects this.

Child Custody Impacts Other Aspects of Divorce
In addition to considering all of the variables when deciding on child custody and visitation arrangements, we will also work with you to ensure that you understand how the arrangements can impact other areas of your divorce or domestic partnership dissolution.

Your custody plans can also impact your child support payments. In the settlement negotiations process, child support payments can tie into the property division aspect of your case. It is important to remember that all of these components are intertwined. We will not lose sight of the big picture.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
Our lawyers believe that effective legal representation can come at reasonable fees. We keep our fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Contact Us for Your Free Initial Consultation With Visitation Attorneys
Call us to start a more specific discussion about your divorce and child custody case.

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Spousal Support – Alimony Lawyers

How Is Spousal Support/Alimony Determined?

Spousal support, also known as alimony, is frequently a factor in divorces. Early on in the process you may want to know if it will be a factor in yours. If so, you may want to know how much it will be.
At our law office, we can provide you with a fast answer to that question. Spousal maintenance is based on a formula. That formula is based primarily on the difference between your income and your spouse’s income. We know the formula. We know the answer to your question.

How Much Spousal Support? After a Free Consultation, You’ll Know
Call us to talk to an experienced alimony lawyer about the amount of spousal support that you may be required to pay or you may receive.

Spousal Support Is in the Hands of the Judge
The formula the court uses to determine spousal support is discretionary. The judge has the right to deviate from it if he or she believes doing so is necessary to achieve a fair result. Often, this means that temporary spousal support will start out at a certain amount based on the formula. As we move forward, we will work with you to determine if you believe this amount is fair or not. If not, we will put together a compelling argument to persuade the judge to make a change.

While the most common method of spousal support is monthly payments, there are alternatives. If it is in your interest, we can pursue a lump payment at the beginning. We will let you know your options. We will work with you to help you make the choices that are right for you. We can also help with any spousal support modifications in the future.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
Our attorneys are committed to providing effective family law representation at reasonable fees. Our team keeps fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation With Spousal Support Attorneys
Our law firm is available to represent people in Texas. Call us to speak to a spousal support attorney about spousal support/alimony as it pertains to your specific situation.

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Distinguishing Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce

In seeking a divorce, you may have heard the terms “uncontested” and “contested” divorce. There are many differences between these two types of divorce. We believe it is very important for parties seeking a divorce to be well-informed of their options, including understanding the pros and cons of each.
At our law office, we can explain possible divorce options to you as well as cost-effective and affordable ones. We want you to be fully aware of all your options and will help you determine what is the best option for your particular case. Every divorce is different, and we provide individualized and catered attention to each of our divorce clients.

Initial Consultations and Phone Calls Are Always Free
Call us to tell us about your particular divorce or legal separation case. Our experienced uncontested divorce lawyers are ready to listen, and we offer a free initial consultation.

Uncontested Divorce – Affordable – Cost-Effective – Efficient
In an uncontested divorce, parties decide what they want on all relevant divorce issues, including:
Property division/asset division
Child support
Spousal support/alimony
Child custody and visitation

By agreeing to negotiate and cooperate, parties are able to save both time and money through a low-fixed fee. Instead of a judge, the parties come to an agreement using an attorney through a mediation process. In addition to reducing anxiety, parties become very knowledgeable as to their rights and the laws through several meetings with their attorney. An experienced attorney can facilitate an uncontested divorce fairly quickly, usually within two to six months. Another benefit of uncontested divorce is that it often lessens the impact on any children involved. Our attorneys provide exceptional collaborative divorce services and can discuss how this would work for you.

Contested Divorce
A contested divorce is more traditionally known. Parties use a third-party judge to make decisions on all divorce issues. There is very little room for parties to help create their own divorce order and it is essentially all up to the judge. Contested divorce cases are usually longer and can sometimes take years to get through the court system to reach a judgment. Oftentimes there is more anxiety during a contested divorce process since parties are not as sure as to the final outcome. Both parties incur more expenses in legal fees. However, if litigation is what turns out to be your divorce option, our attorneys are aggressive and effective in the courtroom.

Contact Our Riverside Contested Divorce Attorneys
We handle both uncontested divorce and contested divorce for people in Texas. Call us to discuss your possible divorce options with an experienced family law attorney.

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Domestic Partnership Dissolution – Domestic Partnership Attorney

I Need to End My Domestic Partnership. What Do I Do First?
First, you talk to us. At our law office, we want to know all about what is going on. We will start by asking you what led to your decision to end your domestic partnership. Then, we’ll take the time to explain the process and all of your options. Domestic partners who choose to end their partnerships have a lot of the same choices to make as do couples in divorce: how to handle property division, child custody and visitation, child support and, in some cases, arrangements similar to alimony.
At our law office, we offer high-caliber legal services to both same-sex and heterosexual couples looking to dissolve their domestic partnerships. Understandably, this is often an emotional time, and we are committed to working with you to help find as amicable a resolution as possible while protecting your rights.

We Offer Free Initial Consultations
Call us to tell us about your unique situation. Our experienced lawyers will listen to your specific concerns about dissolving your domestic partnership during a free initial consultation.

Protecting Our Clients in Domestic Partnership Dissolution
Our family law attorneys will take the time to listen and understand your unique situation. Everyone’s story is different. We want to know the dynamics between you and your estranged domestic partner. If you have children together or separately, we will benefit from understanding the living arrangements you shared.
When appropriate, we work closely with forensic accountants to understand our clients’ financial situations, including what assets you and your estranged partner shared and how those assets were treated during your domestic partnership. Our goal in the property settlement process is to help you obtain an equitable division of all our shared property and debt. We will ensure you retain any property outlined in your prenuptial agreement, as well as any assets you managed outside of your domestic partnership.
Our attorneys are effective negotiators with extensive experience protecting your rights and the best interests of your children as child custody and parenting time arrangements are decided. We are committed to finding ways both parents can remain an integral part of their children’s lives.
As time passes, we can also assist you with any modifications you may need to your child custody, parenting or support orders. These changes are necessary when you experience substantial changes, such as relocation, changes in income, and alterations in the needs of your children. Whether you have plans to move away or your child wants to attend a private school, we will be here to help.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
Our lawyers believe that effective legal representation can come at reasonable fees. We keep our fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation. We’re ready to go to work for you. Call us to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Mediation Attorney

Family Law Attorneys Offering Mediation Services in Texas

We understand the high costs associated with divorce and family litigation. In addition to — and more important than — the financial costs, family relationships are damaged by long, drawn-out courtroom battles. The result is hurting children, parents with additional challenges working together to raise their children, and lost opportunities for amicable relationships between people who once cared deeply for one another.

At our law office, we are committed helping all of our clients avoid these problems whenever possible. One of the ways we do this is through divorce and family law mediation. While mediation is strongly encouraged — and even required — by many family courts, some lawyers treat it as just something to get through, instead of the opportunity it is. Having a law firm who truly believes in it can make a big difference.

We Offer Free Initial Consultations
Call us to tell us about your unique situation and arrange for a free initial consultation. Our experienced attorneys offer sophisticated legal representation in divorce mediation and collaborative law. We can also be hired to act as neutral mediators in family law cases.

How Does Family and Divorce Mediation Work?
Mediation provides an opportunity for divorcing couples and families involved in disputes to negotiate a resolution with the help of a neutral third party. The non-combative format provides an opportunity for both sides to express their concerns and talk about underlying issues that are seldom addressed in the courtroom. Successful mediation results in a settlement agreement that is presented to the court for approval and the issuance of orders.
In divorce mediation, all of the issues of divorce are addressed, including property division, child custody and visitation arrangements, child support, and spousal support. Many other family law issues, such as disputes over parenting time, modifications to family court orders, child relocation, and grandparents’ rights can also be addressed in mediation.
During mediation, both parties can have their attorneys present. Ideas can be exchanged in a non-judgmental format, and resolutions can be tailored by the parties in a way courts could not have done. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties can still take their cases to court, and no information revealed during the mediation can be used as evidence later.

Mediation provides many advantages, including:
It can be quite cost-effective
Mediation agreements are private — not part of the public record
Resolutions can be reached quickly
Parties tend to honor resolutions they had a hand in creating
The process can promote positive, long-term working relationships

We Keep Fees Reasonable
We provide people with effective mediation services and representation at reasonable fees. One reason our fees are reasonable is that we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free. We’re ready to go to work for you. Call us to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Modifications Lawyers – How to Change Your Divorce Order

The court retains the right to modify the terms of your divorce even after a divorce order is issued. However, to make such a modification, a significant change in life circumstances is required.
At our law office, our attorneys understand the types of life changes that can lead to modification of divorce orders. We can help you to determine whether your situation qualifies. We can help you pursue modifications to alimony, child support or custody and visitation arrangements.

Modifications of Child Custody and Visitation Arrangements
Do you have reason to believe that your former spouse is living a lifestyle that involves drugs or other dangers to your child’s welfare?
Have you started a new job that requires you to work longer hours so you are away from your children more?
These are just some of the situations that could allow you to pursue modification of custody and visitation arrangements.

Modifications of Child Support or Spousal Support
The most common reason for seeking a change to child support or spousal support arrangements is a significant change in income, such as job loss or a promotion.
Of course, child support is tied to child custody. If custody arrangements change, support arrangements may have to be modified as well.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
Our lawyers believe that quality legal representation can also be affordable. We keep our fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation
We handle modifications for people in Texas. Call us to discuss divorce order modifications more specifically with an experienced lawyer.

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Relocations/Move-Aways – Child Relocation Lawyers

What Happens if One Parent Relocates?
Moving or relocating is not an uncommon occurrence. However, when it comes to existing child custody and visitation agreements, the primary custodial parent cannot just move without court permission. The parent must petition the court for approval of relocation or move-away and also determine how to modify the order in a way that serves the best interests of the child.

If you are a parent either seeking or contesting a relocation or move-away, let our law office assist you. We are highly experienced in move-away and child relocation matters and will strongly advocate for you in court.

Call us to discuss your child custody and visitation case. Our experienced child relocation lawyers will listen to your special needs and concerns during a free initial consultation.

Child Relocation/Move-Aways
It does not matter if you are already divorced or a paternity action has not yet started. A parent with the majority of parenting time must request the court for permission to either move or relocate. Otherwise there are consequences such as ordering the child to return and giving custody to the other parent on a temporary or even permanent basis.
A relocation or move-away also requires a modification in the divorce or child custody agreement. Modifications require a substantial change of circumstances. In general, almost all relocations or move-aways are considered a substantial change in circumstances. The remaining issue is really what is in the best interests of the child and how the order will reflect this. The court will likely adjust long-term visitation in order to make-up any short-term visitations missed due to the relocation. Remember though, a relocation or move-away will only be approved if it is in the best interests of the child.

Contact Us for Experienced Parental Relocation Attorneys
We provide people with effective child custody and visitation representation at a reasonable fee. One reason our fees are reasonable is that we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

We’re ready to protect you and your child’s best interests. Call our family law firm to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Paternity Cases – Paternity Lawyers

Legally Establishing Fatherhood
Are you a mother seeking to obtain child support payments from the father of your child?
Are you a father who wants to be a part of your child’s life?
When a child is born to an unmarried couple, these rights are not automatic. Fatherhood needs to be legally established before child support or custody arrangements can be made. These cases are referred to as paternity cases. Our law office can resolve these cases.

What is Involved in a Paternity Case?
Paternity cases can actually vary dramatically in terms of complexity. Sometimes, these cases are simply a matter of the father signing a document accepting responsibility as the father of the child. Other times, these cases can be much more challenging and involve DNA testing and aggressive courtroom work. Of course, establishing paternity is just the first step of the process.

Paternity Cases and Child Support
After paternity is established, the mother can seek child support. Support is determined by a formula that looks at, among other things, income levels of both parents and custody arrangements.
Our lawyers can carefully review the formula to ensure that the correct numbers are being entered. If deviation from the formula is required, we have the experience to do it. We know how to pursue a fair outcome.

Paternity Cases and Child Custody
Establishment of paternity is also establishment of the father’s rights. First and foremost of those rights is the right to be a part of your child’s life. Our attorneys can work with you to pursue fair child custody and visitation arrangements so that you can be involved in your child’s upbringing.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
At our law firm, we believe in providing effective family law representation at reasonable fees. We keep fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation
Our team is available to represent people in Texas. Call us for a detailed discussion about paternity as it relates to your specific situation.

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Grandparents’ Rights – Grandparents Rights Lawyers

Grandparents: You Have Rights Too
When it comes to family law, the focus tends to be on parents and children. The important role of grandparents is often overlooked, which is unfortunate. At our law office, we are committed to standing up for the rights of grandparents. Whether you need assistance seeking visitation rights or you are worried about the way that your grandchild is being treated by their parents, our attorneys can help.

Staying Part of Your Grandchild’s Life
Your child is getting a divorce. You understand that this is a stressful situation. You understand that your child has a lot on their mind. You understand how you may be forgotten with all that is going on. You may understand, but you don’t have to accept. Our lawyers will work with you to find out what options you have to see that you can continue to be a part of your grandchild’s life. We stand up for the rights of grandparents.

Is Your Grandchild in an Unsafe Situation?
The last thing you want to do is take legal action against your own child or your child’s spouse. However, you also want to make certain that your grandchild remains safe at all times. If you have learned that your child or your child’s ex-spouse is putting your grandchild in a dangerous situation, our attorneys are here to let you know that you have options. We can work with you and with Child Protective Services (CPS) to see that the situation is either corrected or that your grandchild is taken out of harm’s way.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
At our law firm, we believe in providing quality grandparents’ rights representation at reasonable fees. Our team keeps fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation
Our lawyers represent people in Texas. Call us to speak more specifically about your rights as a grandparent.

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Child Protective Services and Juvenile Court – Child Protective Services Lawyers

Is CPS Trying to Take Your Child Away?
The situation usually plays out as follows: A parent, such as yourself, is at home taking care of the children. With little or no warning, Child Protective Services shows up. They quickly review the situation and take the children away. The parent is left with little explanation about what has happened and what to do next. If you have found yourself in this situation, our law office can help. We will fight to help you keep your children.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
At our law firm, we believe that quality legal representation can be provided at reasonable fees. Our lawyers keep fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

We Will Fight to Help You Keep Your Children
In theory, the social workers that work for Child Protective Services have your child’s best interests at heart. Unfortunately, goals can become twisted. False reports of child abuse or dangerous home conditions can be believed to be true. The negative actions of one parent can tarnish the positive parenting skills of the other. Our lawyers know how to sort these matters out. We understand how to deal with CPS and the juvenile court system. If there is a legitimate problem, we can work with you to fix it in order to allow you to keep your children from being sent to foster homes. If there is no problem and all allegations are false, we can design a strategy dedicated to convincing the court that your parenting skills are up to the task of raising your child properly.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation
Our attorneys represent parents inTexas. Call us for an in-depth and specific discussion about handling Child Protective Services cases.

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Restraining Orders Lawyers

How to Handle Restraining Orders
Restraining orders are intended to keep a person from doing something. Most commonly, they are used to prevent someone from committing repeat offenses of domestic abuse. The restraining order is designed to protect the child and to protect the victim.

At our law office, we help people in Texas handle restraining orders. Whether you need one taken out against someone or one has been taken out against you, we’re ready to help.

How Do I Get a Restraining Order?
If you have been the victim of threats, harassment, physical abuse or any other similar behavior, you can get a restraining order. This is a legal order that the person who has mistreated you has to stay away. If you have been the victim of any type of domestic violence, we encourage you to get in touch with our attorneys right away. We will work quickly to protect you and your family from harm by helping you obtain a restraining order.

What Do I Do if There is a Restraining Order Against Me?
A restraining order can lead to long-term problems. It can prevent you from seeing your children. It can even prevent you from returning to your home. If false allegations of domestic violence have led to a restraining order against you, we can help you clear your name. We will work hard to sort this out so you can return to life as usual.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
We believe in providing effective representation at sensible fees. Our team keeps fees sensible, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation
Our lawyers handle restraining orders for people in Texas. Call us for an in-depth discussion about your domestic violence case.

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Estate Planning Lawyers

Are You Ready to Plan for the Future?
Essentially, estate planning is planning for the future. It is planning to see that your hard-earned assets are properly passed on to the next generation when you are no longer able to enjoy them.
People turn to our law office for help with estate planning. Our attorneys are committed to providing customized plans that make sense for you and your family.

We Keep Fees Reasonable
Our team believes in providing effective estate planning representation at reasonable fees. Our team keeps fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.

The Tools of Estate Planning
Our lawyers take pride in providing personalized service. We believe it’s important because it allows us to truly get to know your needs. Only after learning about you and your needs can we determine what tools to incorporate into your estate plan.
Among the commonly used tools are:
Wills
Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Advance Directives
Living Wills

We take great care in reviewing all of your options with you. We will demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses that come with each choice. We will inform you about estate planning. We will do what is right for you.

Contact Us for Your Free Consultation
Call us to discuss estate planning and your specific situation with an experienced attorney.

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Bankruptcy Overview – Bankruptcy Lawyers

Get a Fresh Financial Start: Bankruptcy Filings
We handle all types of legal issues that affect families in Texas , including bankruptcy. If you require bankruptcy representation, our law office can help. We know that dealing with financial problems is difficult and can cause extreme anxiety for you and your family. Consider Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy is one of the most effective ways to eliminate debt, protect assets and achieve a fresh financial start.

For decades our law office has helped individuals, families and businesses put an end to their financial problems and get debt relief. To discuss your bankruptcy options in a free initial consultation, contact us today. Whether you require business bankruptcy or have divorce and bankruptcy issues, our bankruptcy lawyers are ready to help you.

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can provide the debt relief you need. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, all unsecured debts such as credit card debt, medical bills and personal loans are discharged. Sometimes referred to as “liquidation” or “straight” bankruptcy, you must qualify for Chapter 7 under a bankruptcy means test in order to file. This test is largely based on your monthly income.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows a debtor to reorganize debt into a 3-5 year repayment plan. Chapter 13 is usually for those debtors who do not qualify for Chapter 7 but have enough income that allows them to benefit from a repayment plan.
Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are also extremely beneficial in that they can:
Stop creditor harassment
Stop foreclosure
Stop judgments, liens and garnishments
Stop repossession

We can discuss whether bankruptcy is the right option for you. In addition to bankruptcy, we offer a comprehensive approach to financial problems, and can help you with non-bankruptcy options such as negotiations and loan modifications.

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Bankruptcy and Alternatives to Bankruptcy

We are never hesitant about helping individuals and companies through the bankruptcy process. Our attorneys openly urge clients to file for bankruptcy when a detailed review of their debts and finances shows that this can truly bring about debt relief. We are wholly familiar with Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy procedures and how to successfully take you through each step. As a result, we have helped countless individuals to achieve the fresh start that can be achieved through bankruptcy.

Our attorneys are not, however, fixed to bankruptcy as the one solution that fits all situations. This can be especially applicable to an economically depressed area such as . For more than 20 years, our attorneys have assisted thousands of families through difficult foreclosure, repossession, wage garnishment and other financial situations. The work we do on behalf of our clients demonstrates conclusively that there are many viable alternatives to bankruptcy.

If a legal firm focuses strictly on bankruptcy, better solutions will not be looked for or used. Our goal is to put you firmly back into control of your debts and your finances as a whole. If bankruptcy achieves that purpose, we can aggressively pursue it for our clients. When it does not, a skilled bankruptcy lawyer from our firm is ready to review and utilize all possibilities that can resolve your specific financial problems. While there are multiple options, many of the actions that we take fall under the general categories of collections or foreclosure defense.

In certain situations, we use our skills as negotiators to reach agreements with your creditors regarding the full discharge of your debts. This is known as debt settlement and our objective is to resolve your debts for reduced amounts. Many creditors, when fully apprised by us of your situation, see that it is in their best interests to get paid what they can, rather than push for the full amount that they may never see. Frequently, this is a good alternative to having your debt go into default. Debt settlement can provide a way to pay off your most difficult debts while releasing you from obligations that you have not been able to meet.

Effective Collections and Foreclosure Defense Methods

For some, harassment from creditors is one of the most difficult repercussions of being in debt trouble. Congress signed the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) into law to safeguard individuals from bill collectors who engage in illegal practices to collect on debts. We help you to detail the actions that have been taken against you and that violate the FDCPA. At times, armed with the information from your case, we can directly convince a creditor to put a halt to their improper actions. When needed, we initiate litigation against a collection agency towards getting a creditor to cease their harassment. In some cases, our actions in court can force a bill collector to have to pay court costs and attorney fees as well as pay compensation for your pain and suffering.

An example of foreclosure defense is a loan modification. We work with your lender to get the original terms of your home loan changed in a manner that is satisfactory to your mortgage holder. At the same time, it also brings your loan into alignment with what you can actually pay. This is routinely done by lowering either your principal or interest rate but it can also be accomplished through a revision of the terms of your loan from a floating to a fixed rate. Sometimes, we negotiate a ceiling to your monthly mortgage based on a certain percent of your income. Our purpose is to see that you can retain your most valued asset, your home.

Another method of foreclosure defense is known as a deed in lieu of foreclosure. In this procedure, we work out a bargain between you and your lender that will be advantageous to both. A deed in lieu allows for the transfer of your property deed to your lender. You do not have to go through foreclosure and your lender has a home that they can then turn around and sell. We work to make certain that all required documentation is prepared and strive to obtain the best situation possible for you.

There are other tools we could work to resolve your financial difficulties, such as a short sale or debt negotiations, which may be more suitable for your situation. In addition, if you face legal action from a creditor, we have tried over 40 cases to a jury verdict on behalf of our clients. Just as we are not hesitant to use bankruptcy when it is the best avenue to relief from your debts, we are also aggressive litigators who work to protect the best interests of our clients.

Please contact a bankruptcy attorney from our firm today to find out how alternatives to bankruptcy can be used to help relieve you of debt worries.

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