Houston Divorce Attorney

Complex Divorces and Family Law Disputes

Be prepared. The truth contained in that old saying cannot be overestimated when it comes to family disputes. Early consultation with a strategic-minded family law attorney can save months of heartaches and headaches — as well as family resources on unnecessary legal fees.

The Houston, Texas, law firm of Myres, Dale & Associates, P.C., focuses its practice on advocacy and litigation for clients in complex divorce cases and other family law disputes. Our attorneys have decades of experience representing clients in intricate family law conflicts and providing strategic advice to minimize conflict and maximize the chance for a positive outcome.

Texas Family Law Attorneys

• Considering divorce ? Make a plan before you file the lawsuit. Has your spouse threatened a divorce? Know your options before you are caught off guard.
• If you have many assets, including multiple homes, vacation properties or significant retirement benefits, you need a high net worth divorce lawyer at our firm who is equipped to handle the complexities of your divorce.
• Do you have children? Plan for their futures by understanding Texas child and medical support guidelines.
• Has your marital union accumulated significant assets or debt? Get advice about the laws of property valuation and division or bankruptcy to help you plan for the future.
• Worried about the parenting ability of your spouse? Child custody and visitation conflicts can be the most costly of all family law battles.
• Same-sex couples, whether legally married or not, have significant rights to custody, visitation and property.
• Are you a grandparent, same-sex parent or close family friend that wants rights to child custody? A consultation to discuss non-parent custodial rights may be the best way to answer your custody questions.
• Do you see trouble on the horizon with regard to following the terms of an existing divorce decree? Learn about enforcement and contempt actions.
• Life plans change after a divorce, and the terms of your original agreement may no longer apply. How difficult will it be to negotiate a formal modification to the terms of child support, child custody or visitation arrangements?
• Are you planning to marry? Do you have significant personal or business assets or children from a previous marriage? A prenuptial agreement may be appropriate.
• Are you a foreign national with property or children with ties to Texas? International family law matters are legally complex and deserve early attention from attorneys with multijurisdictional experience. Foreign nationals whose children establish residency in the United States are subject to the Hague Conventions for the prevention of international child abduction. Parents who do not understand the restrictions of their actions under the Hague Conventions run serious risks with regard to custody of their children.
• Mental health issues often are present in the fabric of family law problems. The ability to identify and treat mental health issues or other addictions can help families resolve complex issues.
• Adoption is a gratifying way to expand one's family or consolidate existing family relationships via a stepparent adoption, but do you understand the formal legal requirements?
• Unmarried parents have legal rights and obligations that are substantially equal to the rights of married parents. A paternity action is the formal legal method of creating and enforcing those rights and obligations.
• Changes in the structure of a family often require modifications to wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. Forgetting to alter a will after a divorce may complicate the distribution.
• Adversarial litigation is not always necessary to resolve a family dispute. Mediation, collaborative law and arbitration are three forms of alternative dispute resolution that may be more attractive than publicly airing a private family problem.

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Contact Myres, Dale & Associates, P.C.

From our offices in the Galleria area of Houston, we represent clients all over the world. To schedule a confidential consultation, call toll-free 866.506.1221 or contact us online.