Divorce

Divorce is often a trying experience and a situation almost everyone would prefer to avoid. Unfortunately, national statistics, including those for Denton County divorces and Texas divorces, indicate that the divorce rate continues to rise. That rate can be even higher for second and third marriages.

Duane and his wife, Louellen, are experienced at avoiding unmarked obstacles.

Our office will handle your divorce case with care and talk with you about the ‘unmarked obstacles’ before they arise, making your experience as smooth as possible.Divorces in Texas can involve many issues, including the division of the marital property estate and child-related issues such as custody, child support, conservatorship and possession, and medical insurance. These and many others are issues that a trained and experienced family lawyer can help you work through.

In addition to the many questions involved in divorces and other family law matters, one of the first considerations is how to handle the case. Our firm’s lawyers are trained and experienced in litigation, or going to trial in divorce and family law matters in Denton County and neighboring counties. Also, all of the lawyers in our firm are certified mediators and frequently help clients who decide to resolve their divorce through the use of mediation.

Finally, many of our clients now choose to resolve their divorce through the use of collaborative law. We have lawyers trained in the practice of collaborative law. To find out more about Collaborative Divorce, and our collaborative lawyers, click here.

Regardless of what issues you face, or what method you choose―trial, mediation, collaborative law―our staff will do their utmost to make your divorce proceeding as efficient as possible. While this is our business, we understand that, for clients, divorce and family law matters can be the most traumatic experience they will ever go through. We will keep that in mind as we assist you through the process.

To help us help you, please take the time to complete the following before your initial consultation. Your response to these questions will help organize your case and will save you on your attorney’s fees and help you to avoid gathering and assembling information after the case is in progress.

• Divorce Questionnaire
• Property Summary