San Antonio Family Law Attorney

Protecting Your Rights as a Spouse and Parent

As a member of a family, there may come a time when legal issues arise, and you need assistance from a legal professional. Divorce, child custody, spousal support, and domestic violence are just some instances when you could need support from our law firm. Our family law attorney can help you with a wide range of family law issues to help you settle your matters effectively.

The Hicks Law Firm is dedicated to providing compassionate legal support to all our clients. We understand that family law matters can be overwhelming, and we will do everything in our power to handle the legal side of things so you can focus on yourself. No matter what kind of family law case you are involved in, we can help you. Call 210-985-8330 today to receive a free 20-minute initial consultation from our experienced family lawyer.

What is Family Law?

Family law involves any type of legal issue in which two or more people are going through a transition in their relationship. In many cases, it involves two spouses who would like to end their relationship and transition back into two separate entities.

Family law can involve children, although not all family law cases do. Child custody, child support payments, and mediation between co-parents are all considered family law cases. Similarly, adoption cases would also be included in family law, as it involves adding a new child to the home.

What Kinds of Cases Does a Family Law Attorney Handle?

There are many kinds of cases our family law attorney can help you with. In general, if you are going to family court, our lawyer can stay by your side and help you through your case.

Some of the cases our law firm has experience with include:

Child Custody and Visitation

Both parents have a right to stay in their children’s lives even after divorce. If you and your spouse are separating and you have kids together, it’s important to determine a child custody and visitation agreement. Our law firm can help you advocate for joint custody and ensure that you still have access to your children.

Spousal Support

Spousal support payments are often requested when one spouse earns significantly more than the other. Whether you’d like to request spousal support after a divorce or your spouse is claiming payments that are too high, our law firm can help you.

Child Support

The non-primary parent typically makes child support payments. It is crucial to have a child support agreement made in court so that both partners feel they are treated fairly.

Adoption

Adding a new family member to your home is a very exciting yet overwhelming experience. Having an adoption attorney on your side helps you navigate the process and ensure there are no delays.

Divorce

No matter how long you and your spouse have been married, getting a divorce is a stressful process. Our law offices will help you through your initial separation and assist you with creating a divorce settlement that you can both agree to.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Prenups and postnups help protect both spouses in the event of a divorce. If you’d like to draft a prenup or postnup, working with a family law attorney is essential. We will help ensure that the terms are fair to both you and your spouse.

Modifications

If you have a child support, spousal support, or child custody agreement in place, there may come a time when you want to modify it. Working with a family law attorney is the best way to do this, as you’ll have to submit paperwork to the court and attend a hearing.

How Will a Family Law Lawyer Help With My Case?

When you first meet with our attorney, we’ll ask you to explain what your legal issue is and what you’d like support with. From there, our law firm will stay by your side, answering your questions and driving your case forward the entire time.

As your legal representation, we’ll take the following steps:

Drafting Documents

All legal matters involve extensive paperwork. Our law office will handle any official documents that need to be submitted to the court.

Negotiations

Some matters can be settled outside of court using negotiation tactics. We can represent you in discussions with your spouse or their legal representative to help you get the outcome you deserve.

Mediation

Mediation involves an unbiased third party to help drive the conversation. If you are involved in mediation, we can stand by your side, helping you protect your interests and advocate for yourself.

Litigation

Not all family law matters go to court, but it’s always a possibility. If your issue ends up before a judge, we will represent you and explain your side of the story using evidence and legal arguments.

Do You Need a Family Law Lawyer?

Dealing with legal issues is always an overwhelming experience, especially when those issues involve members of your family. From divorce to adoption, our law firm understands the support you will need as you navigate the family court system. We are dedicated to representing our clients and helping them through their legal issues to come out the other side.

The Hicks Law Firm is here to help you with any family law matter you may be having. If you’d like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out today. Call 210-985-8330 or send me an email for a consultation and to learn more about our services.