Domestic Partnerships

Addison Domestic Partnership Lawyer

As the definition of family has evolved, so to has the need for changing laws. Unfortunately, Texas laws have not kept up. While many states are providing for same-sex marriage or civil unions, the only legal protections afforded to same-sex couples in Texas are the protections established in a domestic partnership. At the Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC, we help domestic partners with legal problems from the initiation of the agreement to the dissolution or termination of the relationship. Contact our family law office in Addison, Texas, for experienced representation.

Establishing a Domestic Partnership Agreement

As with any contract, a domestic partnership agreement should be carefully thought out and drafted in order to fully detail the rights and obligations of the parties involved. When entering into an agreement, domestic partners rely on us for effective and constructive advice. Our attorney assists clients with negotiating, drafting, and reviewing the agreement.

In addition, we offer guidance to domestic partners involved in the adoption process.

Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships

As with any couple, all relationships are potentially subject to failure. If you and your partner decide to go your separate ways, our firm is here to provide compassionate guidance through the legal obstacles ahead. As with clients enduring divorce, we assist domestic partners with complex property division and parenting issues, such as child custody, visitation rights, and in certain circumstances, child support.

When a same-sex couple has adopted a child, determining visitation and child custody is not as clear cut as other cases. We frequently benefit from the use of an in-home study, psychologists, child experts, and other specialists to show the best interests of the child.

Experienced Family Law in Dallas, Frisco, and Carrollton

Please contact our Addison family law office for experienced legal representation with domestic partnership-related concerns.