Not every individual in a marriage that is experiencing trouble should begin looking for a family law attorney. Many people who eventually decide to dissolve their marriage believe that they will be able to do so without unnecessarily involving legal professionals, unknowingly exposing both parties to potential frustrations and dissatisfaction. Divorce attorneys in Houston are usually helpful no matter how amicably the marriage ends, and they are particularly advantageous when parties consider the following:

Division of Property and Assets

An attorney is able to draw up legal documents that will fairly and clearly divide up the property and assets that were purchased or earned during the marriage. Regardless if you and your former spouse believe you can divide these assets without legal assistance, you need to protect everyone involved by creating documents recognized by the Court.

Establishing Custody Rights and Visitation

If you have children, it is imperative that both parties establish who will have primary custody of the kids. While it may be easy to assume that both parents will want to do what is best for their children, sometimes it is hard to agree on what exactly is “the best thing”. Your family law attorney will work with both parties to make sure that everyone’s legal rights are met and that parents get the visitation time they deserve-even if they are not the primary custodial parent.

Legal establishment of child support and any alimony/palimony

Whether or not both individuals have professions that allow them to earn a living after the divorce, attorneys in Houston will likely look into the legal aspects of alimony or palimony. This often occurs when one spouse has sacrificed personally or professionally in order for the other partner to further his or her own career, reducing the ability for the recipient to earn an income that is as high as it would have been otherwise. Not every divorce will require this type of payment, but divorcing spouses should not assume that they are not eligible for this reimbursement without speaking with an attorney.

As a general practice Houston law firm, Sondra Kaighen & Associates, P.C. serves clients with diverse needs throughout Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast area. Their attorneys cover a range of legal issues pertaining to family law and criminal law. Sondra Kaighen, the firm’s principle, has over twenty years of experience in family law and is a certified specialist in the field by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

The lawyers at Sondra Kaighen & Associates, P.C., are very dedicated and active legal professionals. For them, helping people with legal needs is not a ‘9 to 5’ job. They attend seminars and industry events to stay abreast of the ever-changing laws affecting their practice and participate in lectures and various legal associations. If you have a legal question or concern, do not hesitate to contact their Houston law firm.

Locally serving Denton County, including the areas of Denton, Lewisville, Highland Village, Flower Mound, and Lake Dallas just outside of Dallas and Fort Worth TX, and admitted to serve in courts throughout Texas, the Law Office of Stephen E. Dubner provides clients legal advice with respect toward the individual cases and sensitivity to the private lives.

Law Offices of Stephen E. Dubner is dedicated to representing the clients’ best interests and arriving at a successful outcome for the unique cases, whether that is through mediation and negotiation, or through trial litigation. While the Law Office of Stephen E. Dubner is a general practice law firm, it is particularly focused school law and family law. Law Offices of Stephen E. Dubner has experience in filing for divorce, fighting for child custody and adoption cases inside and outside the court.