Houston Spousal Maintenance Lawyer
A family legal problem needs a lasting solution. You want to protect your family, your rights and your long-term interests. At The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC, our family law attorney will provide experienced, strategic advocacy focused on resolutions for every client. We will develop a comprehensive solution that addresses your immediate and future needs.
Advocacy focused on solutions for your family. Call 281-970-9005 to schedule a consultation with our Texas family law attorney or you are welcome to fill out our online form.
Our family law practice areas include:
Pre/postnuptials: Prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements can protect the assets you acquire before and during your marriage in the event of a divorce. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements may be advisable for second marriages, parties with substantial assets, small business owners or if there has been a substantial change in the marriage. Christine Lincoln can discuss your options and advise you regarding your situation.
Divorce: In a community property state, such as Texas, it is important to have attorney representation during divorce proceedings and during the division of property. In Texas, property is divided in a "just and right manner" — not necessarily an "equal" manner. Our firm is committed to protecting our clients' rights in cases involving divorce and property division.
Complex property division and tax consequences of property division should always be considered in a property settlement: Before divorce you want to understand the financial consequences of dividing property. We handle complex property division and will help you understand your rights and the financial consequences of a property division.
Stepparent adoption: We represent stepparents in uncontested stepparent adoptions. Stepparents often seek to become adoptive parents for emotional and financial reasons. A stepparent adoption can affect inheritance and future liability for child support in the event of a divorce. Let us assist in restructuring your family so that you can achieve closure and move forward.
Child support and child custody: Whether you are the parent paying or receiving child support, you can rely on our firm to seek fair child support payments. In Texas, child support is primarily determined by the paying parent's income. It may be possible in some situations to deviate from the state guidelines based on factors other than income, such as a child's special needs. We will also help you protect your custody interests.
Paternity: If you are a biological father or mother who wishes to legally establish the biological father as the father of your child, attorney Christine K. Lincoln can provide seasoned counsel to protect your rights and assert your claim.
Modification of orders: If your situation has materially and substantially changed since the time your court order was put in effect, then you have the right to go back to court to modify child support obligations and/or change child custody and visitation arrangements.
Grandparents' rights: Grandparents have limited rights; however, grandparent visitation may be sought when doing so is in the best interest of the children — for example when the children have already established a close relationship with the grandparents.
Collaborative law and mediation: Many parties can reach satisfying and amicable divorce settlement agreements through the mediation or collaborative process. In a collaborative divorce, each party and their respective attorneys agree to resolve all issues out of court in an effort to minimize financial and emotional costs. Similarly, mediation is an alternative form of dispute resolution in which the parties and their lawyers meet with a mediator who will assist the parties in reaching an agreement.
Estate planning and will preparation: Our will package includes a will, a living will, a medical power of attorney and a durable power of attorney.
We look forward to speaking with you. To arrange a consultation with a Houston, Texas family lawyer, please call 281-970-9005 or contact us by e-mail. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
