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Family Law Lawyer in Colleyville, TX
Serving Grapevine, & Tarrant Counties
Family law encompasses a wide scope of legal issues related to family and domestic relationships. These issues are often complicated, stressful, and emotionally difficult. Family law matters range from divorce to marital property division and child-related issues. Divorce is often one of life’s most challenging and distressing events. Obtaining the guidance and support of a skilled attorney can make all the difference in the resolution of a case. Additionally, the right representation can make the difference between an unpleasant and bitter experience and one that offers a more amicable and cooperative procedure.
Contact The Law Offices of Kate Smith, PLLC Today
If you are involved in any kind of family law issue, you can turn to the Law Offices of Kate Smith, PLLC. My firm provides legal ability and service that is backed by 15 years of experience and Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Board certification means that your attorney has met rigorous standards of training, experience, and skill that few attain. Out of approximately 100,000 attorneys in the state of Texas, only about 7,400 have met this achievement. A Board-Certified family lawyer is one who is considered a legal expert in the field, one who is thoroughly experienced, respected, and tested. With the Law Offices of Kate Smith, PLLC in Colleyville, you can have peace of mind knowing that your legal matter is in the hands of a top professional.
Need legal help with a family law issue? Contact the Law Offices of Kate Smith, PLLC to arrange for a consultation. Same-day appointments are available.
Family Law Issues in Texas
My firm can provide assistance with all types of family law specialized areas, including:
- Divorce, including collaborative divorce
- Paternity and resulting child support and visitation issues
- Adoption through public, private, and international organizations
- Child support
- Child custody and parenting plans
- Visitation
- Marital property division
- Grandparents’ rights
- Alimony/spousal support
- Post-decree modifications, such as for child support, child custody and visitation, or alimony
- Pre- and postnuptial agreements
- Guardianships
- Property settlements
These are issues that can have a dramatic and long-lasting impact on your life and the lives of your children. Such legal matters require the knowledge and skills of an attorney who is committed to protecting your rights while working towards the most positive solutions for both parents and children. Attorney Kate Smith understands how difficult achieving an amicable settlement can be, but her firm has the expertise, compassion, and dedication you need when facing tough decisions, compromises, and agreements between parties.
Her law firm frequently handles family law cases involving family-owned business, professional practices, high net worth, custody disputes, and complex litigation. I believe that one of the most important decisions you will make regarding your divorce or other family law issue is your choice of an attorney. Additionally, Attorney Kate Smith takes pride in the quality of advocacy she provides, her ability to settle cases amicably, as well as our zealous representation when only courtroom intervention will work. No matter how complicated or difficult your case may be, our firm can help.
Reach out to the firm at (817) 479-0534 or through our online request form today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Texas, a premarital business is generally separate property, but your spouse may claim a portion of its growth attributable to marital funds or efforts.
Collaborative divorce works well when you agree on some issues and not others. You keep the parenting plan you already agree on and use the process to resolve the house.
In Texas, if parents disagree about a child’s school, the answer often depends on their custody order and who has the authority to make educational decisions.
Divorce mediation costs in Tarrant County depend on the mediator’s fees, session length, and complexity of property division.
Child custody lawyer fees in Denton County depend on case complexity, attorney rates, and whether custody disputes require court hearings or a trial.
Divorce lawyers in Colleyville may offer free or paid initial consultations, depending on the firm.
Yes, affordable divorce representation may be possible in DFW on a modest income.
The most affordable way to divorce in Fort Worth with children and a house is often an agreed divorce, if both spouses can cooperate on custody, support, and property division.
In Texas, keep texts, emails, missed visitation records, and witness statements documenting violations of your custody order to support your claim of parenting time interference.
Child custody case costs in Southlake or Colleyville depend on attorney fees, the level of disagreement, and whether court hearings are necessary.
Divorce attorney fees in Southlake, TX, depend on case complexity, property division, child custody, and whether spouses agree on key issues.
Yes. A valid Texas prenuptial agreement can help protect a premarital family business by defining it as separate property and clarifying how its growth and income will be treated during divorce.
In Texas, failing to disclose debts before signing a prenup may affect its enforceability, depending on the circumstances. A family law attorney can review the agreement and determine your legal options.
Yes. Texas spouses can sign a postnuptial agreement to clarify home ownership and property rights, provided it meets legal requirements.
In Texas, you can ask the court to enforce your divorce decree if your former spouse refuses to transfer awarded property.
Yes. In Texas, spouses can agree to modify certain divorce terms, but court approval is generally required to make the changes legally enforceable.
In Texas, document missed holiday visits and keep relevant messages. If your ex violates the court-ordered schedule, you can seek enforcement through the court.
Yes. In Texas, you can request supervised visitation if new safety concerns arise. A judge may order supervision if it serves the child’s best interests.
In Texas, repeated violations of geographic restrictions may justify filing an enforcement action. Document each violation and consult a family law attorney about your legal options.
Yes. A neutral financial professional can help couples review finances, value assets, and negotiate fair property division and support arrangements during divorce.
Collaborative divorce timelines depend on property complexity, valuations, and how quickly spouses reach agreements. Multiple properties may extend the process but can help avoid lengthy litigation.
In Texas, parents generally must follow the custody order even if a child refuses visitation. Document the concerns and consult a family law attorney if the refusal persists or involves safety issues.
In Texas, judges must consider a child’s preference at age 12 or older if requested, but the preference isn’t binding. The judge makes the final decision based on the child’s best interests.
In Texas, parents generally have rights to access their child’s school and medical records. Contact the school or provider directly, review your custody order, and consult a family law attorney if your co-parent continues withholding information.
In Texas, retirement savings earned before marriage are generally separate property, but contributions during marriage may be divisible.
Transferring assets to relatives to hide marital property may affect property division. Courts can account for fraudulent transfers, so document the transactions and consult a divorce attorney.
In Texas, child support for self-employed parents is based on net resources, considering business expenses and income fluctuations. Tax returns and financial records help establish income.
In Texas, unpaid child support does not automatically suspend visitation. Both obligations remain enforceable separately, and unpaid support can be pursued through legal enforcement.
Yes. In Texas, a change in where your child lives may justify modifying child support, but you must obtain a court order.
