Family Law
A divorce is a life-altering event. Unlike almost any other legal matter, during a divorce proceeding emotions are heightened and can lead to poor decisions on the part of both parties involved. Relationships between family members sometimes create a complex series of causes and effects. Read More
Family Law in San Antonio
We represent cases and clients in a wide variety of family law areas. We take cases involving:
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Topics: Contested Divorce | Uncontested Divorce | Child custody, modification, and support | Child Protective Services | Adoption | Estate planning | Probate of estates
Nobody saves up for a divorce
A divorce is a life-altering event. Unlike almost any other legal matter, during a divorce proceeding emotions are heightened and can lead to poor decisions on the part of both parties involved. Relationships between family members sometimes create a complex series of causes and effects. The attorneys of the law firm of Gillen & Associates understand that working Americans do not plan divorces in advance. Like accidents and illnesses, divorces happen in spite of other plans.
This is when the objective views of an attorney can be your best asset. It's already overwhelming for you – let us take care of the details and fight for what you deserve. Our experienced staff of divorce attorneys will arrange every aspect of your divorce agreement, including:
- Child custody, support, and visitation
- Temporary spousal support
- Division of property and assets
- Division of debts
Terminating a marriage contract brings stress to everyone involved. Early and earnest consultation with Gillen & Associates is your chance for the best possible outcome in divorce's aspects of alimony, spousal support, property division, and matters that affect children.
Some of the most difficult questions in any divorce are "What are your goals?" and "Are they realistic?" The firm’s lawyers help you realize sensible answers for you and fight for all attainable results during the divorce proceedings.
Contested Divorce
A contested divorce is one in which the parties cannot agree, either about getting divorced or about the terms of the divorce. Contested divorces are a common scenario, given that there are a variety of sensitive issues to be worked out between a couple that has decided to break their union. Some of these issues include:
- Custody of children
- Child support
- Division of assets and property
- Allocation of debts
- Spousal support
Where the partners cannot come to an agreement, even with the aid of their respective divorce attorneys, the couple must then take their issue(s) to a court to be decided.
While facing divorce can be a difficult situation, our top-notch staff of divorce attorneys is here to help. Call us today for a free consultation.
Uncontested Divorce
Uncontested divorce is the way most people want to divorce. It's simple and inexpensive, and it offers you and your spouse the chance to end your marriage quietly and with dignity.
An uncontested divorce is one in which the parties involved have worked out the important issues pertaining to the divorce, such as division of property, child custody and child support issues, without the help of the court.
Anyone has the right to file a divorce complaint without a divorce attorney. However, you should be aware that there are very important legal ramifications to any particular situation, and that the advice of a divorce attorney is always the wisest choice. You should always seek legal advice from a divorce attorney for the drafting of divorce pleadings, waivers of service and Final Decree of Divorce.
Our firm can help assist you in drafting these documents, explaining your rights and ensuring that the agreement reached between the parties is accurately conveyed in the Final Decree of Divorce. In addition, we will assist you in presenting the Final Decree to the court for approval. For help with your uncontested divorce, contact one of our divorce attorneys today for a free consultation.
Child custody, modification, and support
Disputes involving children can be traumatic on the family, and children often bear the brunt of the stress. Subsequent child custody battles between you and the other parent can prolong the discomfort and be devastating for a child.
At Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, we understand that you want to see your children settled and receiving the best possible care. There's no place better for this than at home with you, and we will help you prove it. We handle child custody disputes and are eager to help you to be with your children.
If you are seeking to obtain custody of your children, Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC will help you to prove before a judge that you are the right parent to be the primary custodian. The law grants custody in the best interests of the child, and we will help prove to a judge that your home is the best environment for your children to lead normal, healthy lives.
In addition to custody battles, Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC's legal expertise is often called upon to settle other child law-related cases.
- Child Support–When you need to establish the appropriate dollar amount your ex should be paying, Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC is ready to help you prove that your children deserve the maximum amount of financial support. We will prove that your ex-spouse has the resources to pay more, and assure your children's stability by obtaining it.
- Visitation Rights–No one has the right to keep you from your child, including their other parent. If you are a non-custodial parent being denied your visitation rights, Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC will ensure that your right to be with your children is upheld.
Don't let the system deprive your child of the parent they deserve. Call Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC today for a free consultation.
Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services investigates reports of abuse and neglect of children. Whether you are a parent wrongfully accused or a relative who wants to intervene in a Child Protective Services matter, our attorneys can help you assert your rights in a Child Protective Services matter. Keeping you completely informed of all your options, we protect your rights in balance with the best interests of the child.
Don't let the system remove the child from your family. Call Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC today for a free consultation.
Adoption
If you're in need of a qualified adoption attorney, we can help.
Adopting a child is a beautiful time in the life of a family, but it's also a complicated one. If you and your partner are considering adopting, you'll need an attorney qualified to assist you with the complex legal aspects of the process.
Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC is an experienced family firm that practices in adoption law. We have a wealth of knowledge in the various parameters that govern state adoption laws, and have helped ease numerous parents throughout San Antonio in the adoption process.
At Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, we understand that no two families are alike and that no two adoptions are either. That's why we take a case-by-case approach to every adoption and take the time to understand each unique set of circumstances. Given the sensitive nature of adoption-related cases, we strive to streamline the process and ensure that families are united quickly, confidentially and with complete dignity for all parties involved.
The process of adopting a child involves several important legal steps that Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC will assist you with. The most important of these is to establish a legal relationship with your new family member as that of parent/child and to ensure that the biological parent has seceded their parental rights. These measures can vary depending on the type of adoption you are undergoing. Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC's expertise includes adoption law for cases of:
- Private adoption
- Stepparent adoption
- Child Protective Services adoption
Estate planning
We help our clients understand the benefits and needs of a sound estate plan from drafting simple wills to creating complex trusts to help protect your loved ones in the event of your death. In addition, we help clients with medical directives, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and guardianships.
Probate of estates
We represent families in probating estates of loved ones who pass with wills and without wills (intestate).
Call for your free initial consultation
From a congenial and comfortable office in San Antonio, Gillen & Associates, Attorneys at Law solves legal problems for clients throughout Texas. When you need an attorney, call the firm for a free initial consultation at 210-541-6800 or use the online contact page.
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