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Divorce

The outcome of a divorce has a far-reaching impact on the lives of everyone involved. In addition to the husband and wife, the children, relatives and even friends are often affected. Holly D. Friedman, is an attorney with a background in counseling and social work. Her experience as a counselor combined with her legal experience allows our firm to provide you with added expertise when dealing with family dynamics. The Friedman Law Firm can assist you in various resolution processes including divorce settlement negotiations and divorce litigation.

Adoptions

Welcoming a new member into your family is an exciting time. However, the process can sometimes be confusing. The Friedman Law Firm can help you and/or your family members with legal adoptions of both children and adults.

Child Support and Modification/Enforcement of Child Support

The Friedman Law Firm knows that parents want to ensure that they can continue to provide for their children. In Texas, the amount of child support a parent is required to pay is largely determined by the Texas Child Support Guidelines and the amount of time the child is in each parent's care. Other factors, including children with special needs or a parent who has considerable financial means, allow judges to have some discretion in determining the amount of support payments. Our firm can assist parents in obtaining a child support order, modifying an existing order and obtaining past due support.

Custody (Conservatorship) and Parenting Plans

When children are involved in divorce proceedings, it is imperative to develop custody arrangements and parenting schedules that meet the needs of your children. Our firm will help you determine custody arrangements, resolve child custody issues, develop visitation agreements, enforce step-parent and grandparent rights to visitation and modify post judgment orders.

Division of Property

Issues involving the division of marital assets can often be troubling and complex. The Friedman Law Firm works closely with financial professionals (including tax consultants, appraisers, and CPAs) to value property. The Friedman Law Firm will work with you to ensure the division of your property, which may include debts as well as assets, is done fairly and accurately.

Paternity Issues

Whether you are (1) a mother who wishes to identify the father for purposes of establishing child support obligations, (2) a father who wishes to gain custody and visitation rights or (3) a party who wishes to prove he is not the father and therefore not under any legal obligation to pay child support, the attorneys at The Friedman Law Firm can help you.

Prenuptial & Post-martial Agreements

There are times when maintaining your property separately or establishing property as separate once you are married is important. Whether you are married or planning a wedding, The Friedman Law Firm can help you protect your assets.

Other Areas of Family Law

• Grandparent Visitation
• Post Divorce Modification
• Spousal Support
• Restraining Orders
• Protective Orders
• Legal Name Changes

Estate Planning, Wills and Probate

Losing a loved one can be an extremely difficult and stressful time. Unfortunately, disputes over the deceased's property can make your mourning even harder. The Friedman Law Firm can assist you in planning ahead to ensure your family's security by helping you with living wills, simple wills, and financial and medical powers of attorney.

General Civil litigation

If you have been sued or desire to file suit against another party, The Friedman Law Firm will work to ensure justice is served and your rights are protected throughout the litigation process. The Friedman Law Firm can assist you in Contract Disputes, Deceptive Trade Practices, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Personal Injury and Personal Injury Defense.