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Linda R. Hoak

Smith County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 15 years experience

(903) 531-9100 PO Box 6927
Tyler, TX 75711

Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Notre Dame

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Michael Kris King

Gregg County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 40 years experience

(903) 757-3331 422 N CENTER STREET
Longview, TX 75606

Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family

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Dollar for dollar, he's the best. A very experienced, skillful, and reasonable attorney.

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John Ginn

Hopkins County, TX Divorce Attorney. 27 years experience

(903) 885-3116 315 Gilmer St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Family and Insurance Claims
Baylor Law School

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John C. Ginn is a partner with the law firm of Smith, McDowell, Ginn in Sulphur Springs. He has a general personal injury practice and is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate. He has served as chairman of the District 1A Grievance Committee and is a past member of the Professionalism Committee of the State Bar of Texas. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and formerly served as a director of the Texas Trial...

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Amy Dalaine Long

Smith County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience

(903) 592-1641 United Heritage Credit Union
Second Floor
Tyler, TX 75702

Divorce, Consumer, Estate Planning and Family

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Richard H. Hughes

Smith County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 31 years experience

3535C South Broadway Ave.
Tyler, TX 75701

Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
South Texas College of Law

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Melissa O'Neal

Wood County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience

(903) 638-6897 211 N. Newsom St.
Mineola, TX 75773

Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Probate
South Texas College of Law

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Attorney Melissa O'Neal was born and raised in Northeast Texas. After graduating from East Texas State University in 1996, she relocated to Tyler, Texas where she worked as a paralegal for Foley & Coley until December of 2000. In January of 2001, she relocated to Houston to attend South Texas College of Law. While in law school, she worked full time for Crain, Caton & James, a large law firm in downtown Houston. In December of 2005, she graduated from South Texas College of Law. Having passed the Texas Bar in February, she was licensed to practice law by May...

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Jeffrey Dale Adams

Shelby County, TX Divorce Attorney. 18 years experience

(936) 598-4900 119 Logansport Street
Center, TX 75935

Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury

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Mr. Beau Thomas Sinclair

Smith County, TX Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience

(903) 533-1005 400 S Broadway Ave
Suite 102
Tyler, TX 75702

Divorce and Family

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Tom B. Watson

Gregg County, TX Divorce Lawyer.

(903) 983-5559 1100 Stone Rd.
Suite 212
Kilgore, TX 75662

Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Probate

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Michael Jarrett

Smith County, TX Divorce Attorney. 30 years experience

(903) 595-3573 109 W Ferguson St
Tyler, TX 75702

Divorce and Family

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Amrie Denson

Smith County, TX Divorce Attorney. 44 years experience

(903) 533-4012 200 N Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 75702

Divorce and Family

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Tonda Curry

Smith County, TX Divorce Attorney. 28 years experience

(903) 526-5115 423 S Spring Ave
Tyler, TX 75702

Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

Legal Custody: A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).

Separate Property: Property acquired before marriage or during the marriage as a gift or inheritance, or bought during marriage with separate property.

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