DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW

Underwood, Perkins & Ralston’s Divorce and Family Law section has extensive experience representing contested and uncontested divorces. Our attorneys also provide compassionate, effective counsel in other family matters, including:

• Adoption,
• Pre and post-nuptial agreements,
• Annulments,
• Child custody and support,
• Enforcement of decrees and child support,
• Modifications of child custody and support, and
• Property divisions.

Recognizing the stakes of such personal cases, our attorneys strive to identify the most appropriate means of resolving family conflicts. Counsel is tailored to each client’s needs, and may include the assistance of attorneys specializing in mediation, tax and other disciplines as needed. Client information is carefully protected.

Counsel in the following related areas is also available:

• Guardianship, and
• Elder law

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding divorce:

Q: Do both spouses need an attorney, or can one attorney represent the husband and the wife?

A: Both spouses do not need an attorney. However, an attorney may only represent one spouse.

Q: If we were never married, can we still have the court address issues relating to our children?

A: Yes. The court will still assist your children in developing a legal custody arrangement even if you were never married.

Q: What is collaborative law and how can it help me with my family law issues?

A: Collaborative law is a non-adversarial process for developing a legal parenting plan and/or resolving issues arising in a divorce. For more information, visit the website of The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas (www.collablawtexas.com).