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FAMILY LAW
Family law is an emotionally charged area of law and usually no one anticipates that they will need a Family law attorney. Family law is the term that is applied to the laws and rules developed regarding family relationships. More than any other area of the law, family law reflects the values society shares regarding how people who are related should treat each other. The fact is that thousands of men and women in Texas go through divorce and custody proceedings every year. We want you to know that Mullen and Whitaker is here to help you during these proceedings. We assist clients in all aspects of the law relating to the needs of today's families, including, but not limited to:
Divorce
This area of family law involves not only the dissolution of marriage but all the legal issues it implies. Every divorce proceeding is unique. They can range from uncomplicated to complex depending on the assets of the marriage and the involvement of children. Division of marital property and debts, spousal support and maintenance, post-decree modifications and enforcement, retirement benefits, domestic abuse and temporary restraining orders, and prenuptial agreements can all be involved.
That is why it is important that you need to involve a knowledgeable Texas family law attorney as soon as possible in the divorce process so that he/she may advise you about your options. By obtaining a knowledgeable Texas family law attorney you can help yourself preserve your own long-term financial and emotional health.
Child Custody and Child Support
Child custody, child support, and visitation decisions are some of the most important decisions for parents who are separated. It is imperative that the parents look out for the children’s well-being. The sharing of these rights and responsibilities, however, is not necessarily equal and depends upon the circumstances of the case. Who provides child support and how much can determine a great deal of how children are raised and supported. Where and when the children live has a significant impact on their upbringing and comfort. Parents seeking child support can benefit greatly from the involvement of an experienced family law attorney. The resolution of child custody and visitation disputes requires separating parents to act rationally in their child's best interests at a time when they are facing the overwhelming stress of divorce. Advice from an experienced family law attorney will help you understand the options available to you in your particular situation and make a plan that will serve the best interests of you and your children.
Paternity
We represent fathers and mothers in establishing parental rights for the purpose of receiving child and medical support, establishing possession and access right to their children, and establishing shared parental responsibilities.
Adoption
It is of the utmost importance to have the assistance of a qualified attorney when you are going through adoption proceedings. This will help to ensure the integrity of your adoption agreement and the smooth transfer of parental rights. The adoption process is a two-step procedure. First the parent-child relationship between the child and his or her birth parents must be terminated either by court order or by the death of the parent(s) before an adoption may be granted. The termination of parental rights may be accomplished by either a voluntary relinquishment by a birth parent or an involuntary action taken against the birth parent. Grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights include failure to provide child support, abuse or neglect of the child, abandonment of the child, or incarceration of the parent. It must be proven that the termination of the parent-child relationship is in the child's best interest.
Second, once the parent-child relationship has been terminated, then the adoption process can begin. Part of the adoption process includes a social study of the perspective adoptive parents. The child must reside in the home of the adoptive parents for a minimum of six months before the adoption can be finalized in court.
If you are in need of an attorney for any of the above areas of family law please contact our office to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced Family law attorney’s.
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