Practical Advice and Aggressive Advocacy in Divorce
The more you have at stake in your divorce, the more you stand to benefit from the counsel of an attorney who's prepared to back up a sensible negotiating position with solid courtroom muscle. If the dissolution of your marriage is likely to present tough problems concerning property division, alimony or child custody, contact Laird Valdez in Houston for the legal advice you're going to need.
Our lawyers can guide you through each phase of your divorce from the initial petition through the temporary custody and support orders to the final property settlement and decree.
While we don't push our clients into court every time both spouses can't agree on a particular issue, we know how to use litigation leverage as a way to apply and increase the pressure toward a favorable resolution. Our reputation as effective trial advocates can even help keep your case out of court—the other side thinks twice before taking us on.
Aside from protecting your interests in court, much of the benefit we provide our clients has to do with clarifying your rights and responsibilities under the Texas Family Code. It's a lot easier to make sound decisions for yourself and your children once you understand what the law requires and the key facts that judges will take into account. We therefore work closely with each client to gather the facts and explain your options with respect to all divorce issues:
- Disclosure of income and assets
- Temporary custody, support and residence orders
- Property characterization—is an asset separate or community property?
- Personal, real estate, household and business asset valuation as necessary
- Enforceability of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement
- Division of the community property
- Child custody
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Visitation
- Restraining orders and protective orders
An important strength of our divorce practice lies in our ability to work effectively with clients who anticipate a high degree of conflict on property division or child custody issues. As we help you define your objectives, we also develop the strategies most likely to achieve them through negotiation, mediation or trial. We certainly can help you resolve less contentious issues as well. If both parties agree to the terms of a proposed order we can facilitate a quick and relatively painless resolution to your problem.
Call 281-218-0900 for Advice in Houston, Clear Lake or Galveston
To learn how you can benefit from our practical approach to difficult family problems and our record of success in family court, contact Laird Valdez in Houston.
