Family Law
Family law embraces a wide scope of legal areas that deal with the dynamics of domestic relationships. Some of the legal areas covered by family law include the following categories:
- Divorce
- Separation
- Paternity
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- Visitation
- Property Division
- Grandparents’s Rights
- Alimony/Spousal Support
- Post Decree Modifications
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Guardianships
Overcoming Legal Complexity
Divorce laws vary from state to state, defining grounds for divorce, divorce procedures and how dissolution of a marriage will be finalized. An array of legal areas come into play when a couple divorces, which may include child custody, child support, alimony (or spousal support), property division, visitation, grandparents rights, and when rulings become outmoded, post decree modifications.
Because transitions can be difficult, obtaining an experienced divorce lawyer may be invaluable and ease the complexity of dealing with the legal processes involved. Whether beginning a marriage by planning a prenuptial agreement, creating a family through the adoption of a child, or facing the dissolution of a marriage through separation or divorce, there are legal guidelines to follow and hurdles to surmount along the way.
Marital Agreements
Our attorneys at Denton, Smith & Cunningham, L. P. assist clients with all of their family law needs. Creating agreements between a couple planning to marry or between spouses often reduces strife and avoids future problems. Our firm in Colleyville, Texas reviews, advises and drafts pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, tailoring our services for each couple’s unique circumstances. These agreements are legally binding contracts that may address subjects such as assets, financial arrangements or obligations for child support or alimony from a prior marriage. Setting parameters on how matters will be dealt with frequently helps couples evade conflict or confusion further down the road in their relationship.
The Right Legal Help
Our family law lawyers offer a variety of approaches to resolving your family law issues. For those of you who would rather avoid the emotional repercussions often associated with courtroom litigation, we offer negotiated settlements, arbitration, mediation and collaborative law as alternatives. We also have years of experience in taking cases to trial and reaching favorable outcomes through traditional litigation.
Our family law attorneys will sit down with you, discuss your situation and help you decide which approach best suits your objectives.
When you need legal help with a family law matter, we can help. Call our Colleyville TX office at (817) 479-0565 to arrange a consultation and learn how our family law attorneys’ knowledge and experience can benefit you.
