Plano Same-Sex Family Lawyers
Same-sex couples in Texas often have to encounter difficult family law issues that range from divorce to child custody to property division. It is important, if you are dealing with these same-sex family law issues, that you have experienced legal representation on your side. Whether you are going through a dissolution of a domestic partnership or are concerned about any other issue, quality legal advice can be extremely valuable.
Same-Sex Family Lawsuit Attorneys
Our firm can assist you with a wide range of same-sex family law issues in Texas, including:
- Divorce
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Adoption
- Property disputes
- Separation
- Estate planning
Same-sex couples who are not legally married, but share property and assets and/or children, need effective resolutions that will protect their rights. Our firm will help you understand your situation and work to devise a legal strategy that is right for you.
The lawyers at the Shapiro Law Firm have been representing individuals and families, including same-sex couples, in Collin County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area for nearly 40 years. We will listen to your concerns and build a plan that is suitable for the circumstances, including how to achieve the solutions that protect you and your children.
Contact the Shapiro Law Firm
For more information about the same-sex family law representation at the Shapiro Law Firm, contact us and schedule an appointment for an initial consultation. Get the answers you deserve and discuss your case with us by calling 972-423-0033 today.
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