Garland, Texas Divorce Lawyers

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Meghan Burns
Meghan Burns
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Aggressive and expert representation in high net worth divorce cases.

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Robert Epstein
Robert Epstein
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Aggressive and expert representation in high net worth divorce cases.

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Brandon Joseph
Brandon Joseph
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Aggressive and expert representation in high net worth divorce cases.

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Michael F. Pezzulli
Michael F. Pezzulli
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Texas Divorce Lawyer with 43 years experience

Michael F. Pezzulli is a seasoned attorney with the experience and track record clients trust. He is a powerful advocate in court for clients facing high-conflict divorce, complex asset division, and every kind of civil... Read More »
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Mark Keith O'Briant
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Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 41 years experience
(972) 681-9412 625 W Centerville Rd
 Garland, TX 75041
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
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Augusto Guerra
Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 19 years experience
(972) 272-3888 111 S Garland Ave
 Garland, TX 75040
Divorce, Administrative, Business and Family
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Sandra Phuong Vule
Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 23 years experience
(972) 485-5600 3534 W Walnut St
 Garland, TX 75042
Divorce and Family
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Daniel Strann
Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 35 years experience
(972) 226-5838 2306 Guthrie Rd
 Garland, TX 75043
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
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Leslie Kathryn Hull
Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 13 years experience
(972) 271-0266 629 W Centerville Rd
 Garland, TX 75041
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
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Holly Monk
Garland, TX Divorce Attorney with 22 years experience
2936 Larry Dr
 Garland, TX 75041
Divorce and Family
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Ken Garner
Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 42 years experience
(972) 840-0880 1919 S. Shiloh Rd.
Suite 650, LB 25
 Garland, TX 75042
Divorce
South Texas College Of Law
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Randall Grubbs
Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 47 years experience
(214) 532-9705 5435 N. Garland Ave.
Suite 140
 Garland, TX 75040
Divorce and Family
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Michelle Rene Cheney
Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience
(214) 234-9986 2306 Guthrie Rd
 Garland, TX 75043
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
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Christopher Louis Smith
Garland, TX Divorce Lawyer with 27 years experience
(972) 303-4701 1919 S Shiloh Rd
 Garland, TX 75042
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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Spencer Page
Spencer Page
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Janet Resetar
Garland, TX Divorce Attorney with 23 years experience
(972) 485-5900 705 W Avenue B
 Garland, TX 75040
Divorce, Business, Family and Juvenile
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Victoria Warner
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Rowlett, TX Divorce Attorney with 28 years experience
(972) 412-5084 11102 Liberty Grove Rd
 Rowlett, TX 75089
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I am a registered nurse as well as a licensed attorney. My practice areas include, Dallas, Rockwall, Collin, Kaufman, Hunt, Denton and Tarrant counties. I am a trained collaborative lawyer and belong to the Rockwall Collaborative Family Law Alliance, as well as Collaborative Law Institue of Texas. 95% of my practice is family law and 5% is representation of nurses before the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Jennifer, my legal assistant has been with me for over 12 years.
Marlon Frazier
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Richardson, TX Divorce Lawyer with 28 years experience
(972) 437-3801 888 S. Greenville Ave.
Suite 139
 Richardson, TX 75081
Divorce, Consumer, Criminal and Family
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Philip Phuoc-Xuan Nguyen
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Richardson, TX Divorce Attorney with 22 years experience
(972) 644-4900 888 S. Greenville Ave
#122
 Richardson, TX 75081
Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
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Carl Barrett Thomas
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Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 10 years experience
(866) 219-6119 North Texas Office
8150 N. Central Expy., Ste. 1600
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Barrett Thomas is a family law and criminal law lawyer in Waco, Texas. He practices with his partner, Kristy Blanchard, in both north and central Texas. They have offices in Dallas, Waco, Temple, and Marlin. Barrett is a former police officer and assistant district attorney. He honed his skills as a litigator in the criminal courts. He has a knack for finding the truth, even when it has been intentionally concealed. He uses his investigative prowess to benefit his clients and see that they have the advantage in both settlement negotiations and at trial.

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Michael F. Pezzulli
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(972) 713-1300 12655 North Central Expressway
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 Dallas, TX 75243
Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 43 years experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Real Estate
West Virginia University College of Law
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Michael F. Pezzulli is a seasoned attorney with the experience and track record clients trust. He is a powerful advocate in court for clients facing high-conflict divorce, complex asset division, and every kind of civil trial matter. Pezzulli leverages deep knowledge of the law and decades of experience with judges and courts across Texas to fight for his clients. His passion for taking a strong case to court for a jury to decide, when settling would yield a fraction of its potential, has produced highly favorable results for many.

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Britney E. Harrison
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 9 years experience
(214) 373-7676 8350 N. Central Expressway
Ste 1700
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
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Britney is an experienced attorney who thrives on the personal touch of family law and the opportunity to guide clients through one of the most difficult times of life. Combining the advocate and counselor sides of being an attorney, she builds trust with clients and makes them feel comfortable. Most important, she strives to resolve marital issues while preserving respectful relationships.
Kaitlin A. Capetillo
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 5 years experience
(214) 780-0646 8080 N. Central Expressway
Suite 1300
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Kaitlin Capetillo has practiced family law since graduating from law school and has direct experience handling a variety of family law issues, including divorce, child custody & visitation, adoption, termination, child support, property division, and the modification or enforcement of prior court orders.
Elisa Maloff Reiter
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 34 years experience
(469) 513-1899 Merit Tower 12222 Merit Drive
 Dallas, TX 75251
Divorce, Elder and Family
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Elisa Maloff Reiter provides value-added legal representation throughout the entire divorce process. Our firm combines the skills you would find at a boutique firm with efficiency in handling your case.

Whether you are enjoying your golden years or facing division of complex assets that include a business, you need an attorney who works expediently and effectively. Need help with parental alienation issues? Mrs. Reiter can help. LGQBT issues? Mrs. Reiter can help. Navigating a divorce for those in their golden years? Mrs. Reiter can help. Navigating a divorce at the height of your earning...
Aimee Michelle Pingenot
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Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 16 years experience
(214) 373-7676 8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
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Francesca Blackard
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Aggressive and expert representation in high net worth divorce cases.

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Carla De La Cruz
Carla De La Cruz
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Texas Divorce Lawyer

Carla De La Cruz, born and raised in Puerto Rico. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in 2009 and later attended Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law. While in law school, she gained... Read More »
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Michele Yvette Garza
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Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(214) 295-5600 13140 Coit Road, Ste. 345
 Dallas, TX 75240
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of Oklahoma College of Law
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Garza Law Firm, LLLP is a brother and sister team of aggressive trial lawyers. We focus our practice on two areas of law, Family Law and Estate Planning/Probate. Family law includes matters such as divorce, child support, custody/visitation modification, paternity, grandparents' rights and adoption. Estate Planning includes Wills/Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Deeds, etc. We charge a reasonable hourly rate or flat fee, depending on the complexity of the matter. We offer a military discount and can offer a payment plan for attorney fees upon request.
Sunejiro Agbuke
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 1 year experience
8150 North Central Expy.
Ste. 1600 – S. Tower II
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Baylor Law School and Baylor University
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Julie E. Johnson
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Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 27 years experience
(214) 290-8001 12222 Merit Drive
Suite 1200A
 Dallas, TX 75251
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Since 1991, attorney Julie Johnson has represented thousands of people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a seasoned trial lawyer, she provides highly effective courtroom representation along with unmatched settlement results for her clients. She handles a broad spectrum of legal matters, including cases that involve personal injury, including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, Due to her vast experience she often serves as a mediator to facilitate settlement of a wide variety of disputes. If you have been injured in a life changing car crash, suffered a serious fall and injury or have been hurt on the...
Jennifer Elizabeth Wright Satagaj
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 12 years experience
(214) 520-8100 8350 N. Central Expressway
Suite 1100
 Dallas, TX 75252
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Todd W. White
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Rockwall, TX Divorce Lawyer with 28 years experience
(972) 771-8011 503 South Goliad
 Rockwall, TX 75087
Divorce, Appeals, Estate Planning and Family
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Paula Larsen
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 40 years experience
(214) 373-7676 8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
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“With more than thirty years of experience in family law, including eleven years as a judge in the family courts, my primary goal is to help clients embrace realistic expectations, then move toward the best possible outcome.” — Paula Larsen
Michael Granata
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 20 years experience
(214) 977-9050 6440 North Central Expressway, Suite 450
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
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We pride ourselves on demonstrating outstanding commitment to issues of each case, whether it be – high value property divorce, valuing closely held family business, contested custody, vigorous impeachment and cross examination of court appointed custody experts who make recommendations adverse to our client, aggressive and thorough review of all child support, and excluding mental health professionals seemingly frequently increasing conflicting roles in family and divorce courts.
Brian Andrade
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Richardson, TX Divorce Attorney with 7 years experience
(972) 372-4926 1701 Gateway Blvd., Suite 333
 Richardson, TX 75080
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SMU Dedman School of Law
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I am a family law attorney in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I handle divorce, child custody, enforcement of orders, and just about anything involving the family.
Angeline Lindley Bain
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 32 years experience
(214) 373-7676 8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
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“Realizing that divorce is a life-changing event, I focus on helping clients preserve their dignity, relationships and equilibrium through this transition. That’s especially important in long-term marriages, where the emotional and financial stakes can be high.” — Angie Bain
Kathryn Flowers Samler
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 12 years experience
(214) 373-7676 8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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University of Houston - DowntownTexas
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Kelly McClure
Kelly McClure
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Ms Amber K. Shemesh
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Richardson, TX Divorce Lawyer with 8 years experience
(972) 789-1664 212 W Spring Valley Rd
 Richardson, TX 75081
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Amber Shemesh is a divorce and family law attorney in Dallas Fort-Worth area with passion and dedication of helping her clients with complex divorce and family law matters. She has represented clients in different counties of Texas, including Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, and Ellis. Amber Shemesh is celebrating her 4th year at MAS Law Firm, and over the years she has helped her clients with contested divorce, uncontested divorce, child support, child custody, parental rights, property division, domestic violence protection, and restraining orders. Her passion to help her clients with their legal matters, dedication to aggressively represent them...
Lisa Gayle Garza
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Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 28 years experience
(972) 885-3724 10670 North Central Expressway
Suite 450
 Dallas, TX 75231
Divorce and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Liza G. Garza is the founder and one of the respected Dallas divorce attorneys at Lisa G. Garza. She is a Board Certified Specialist in family law revered for her compassionate counsel and personalized attention she gives every case that comes to her. With over two decades of experience in family law, Attorney Garza can confidently advocate your rights and best interests. Whether you are dealing with a difficult child custody dispute or a complex high-asset property division, you can count on Attorney Garza to fight for you. Schedule a consultation when you call (972) 885-3724.
Daniel S. Chavez
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Richardson, TX Divorce Attorney
(972) 705-5374 1100 E. Campbell Rd
STE 240
 Richardson, TX 75081
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Daniel S. Chavez was born and raised in McKinney, Texas. He attended the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. There, he was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity. During this time, he met his wife Kirsten. Today, they are happily married and have a beautiful daughter, Blakely.

Following UNT, Daniel obtained his law degree from the historic Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas where he graduated Cum Laude. He was an avid member of the James Douglas’s Board of Advocates, Honor Court and the Hispanic Law...
Shannon M Estrada
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Rockwall, TX Divorce Attorney with 19 years experience
(972) 763-5451 2231 Ridge Road
Suite 101
 Rockwall, TX 75087
Divorce, Family, Probate and Social Security Disability
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Have you recently found yourself dealing with the painful heartbreak of a child support issue or domestic violence problem? Are you worried about the solidarity of your future now that you're unsure about an adoption problem? That’s why you need to turn to the helpful attention of Rockwall divorce attorney Shannon Estrada. She is experienced and works hard to make sure that each client is provided with attention that’s both necessary and deserved. Ms. Estrada can provide you with experienced guidance and the strong advocacy that your case needs to stay afloat. Don't let your heartbreak keep you from moving...
Michael E. Goodman
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Rockwall, TX Divorce Attorney with 18 years experience
(972) 772-4140 1008 Ridge Rd
 Rockwall, TX 75087
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
South Texas College of Law
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Diana Friedman
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Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 28 years experience
(214) 373-7676 8350 N. Central Expy
Ste 1700
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
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Dennis Nyariki Siriba
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Dallas, TX Divorce Lawyer with 1 year experience
(469) 210-7161 12700 Hillcrest Rd
Suite 291
 Dallas, TX 75230
Free ConsultationDivorce, Consumer, Immigration and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Attorney Siriba is the Managing Lawyer at Siriba & Associates Law Firm.

He Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, with Juris Doctor degree. Siriba earned his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Tyler.

As a post-doc graduate, Attorney Siriba interned with the Honorable Judge Martin Hoffman at the 68th Civil District Court, Dallas County, Texas. During law school, he had internship experience with Earl Carl institute for Legal & Social Policy, Inc., Houston, Texas.

Prior to Law School, Attorney Siriba worked as Registered Nurse with years of experience in the...
Anita Savage
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 22 years experience
(214) 373-7676 8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
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Todd Donald Shapiro
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Plano, TX Divorce Attorney with 18 years experience
(972) 423-0033 701 East 15th St Suite 204
 Plano, TX 75074
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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Todd Shapiro is a Criminal Defense attorney located in Plano TX. He is a partner at The Shapiro Law Firm, where he practices with his father, Howard Shapiro. The firm focuses on all matters pertaining to family law and criminal law. The Shapiro Law Firm has been a fixture in DFW for over 40 years.
Christopher Martin Lake
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Dallas, TX Divorce Attorney with 24 years experience
(214) 373-7676 8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
 Dallas, TX 75206
Divorce and Family
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Texas Divorce Attorney with 36 years experience

Michael R. Puhl is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a certified mediator. Michael has been honored as a Texas Super... Read More »
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Considering divorce?

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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