Dallas Domestic Partnerships Lawyer

As the definition of family has evolved, there has been a greater need to modify the laws in keeping pace with societal changes. 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 are committed to helping domestic partners address any legal problems over the initiation of an agreement to the dissolution or termination of the relationship. Our firm's founding attorney Chris Schmiedeke has more than 18 years of experience handling domestic partnerships and other areas of family law. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation with a highly experienced Dallas domestic partnership attorney.

Plano Domestic Partnership Agreement Attorney

Similar to a prenuptial agreement, 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. Domestic partnership attorney Chris Schmiedeke assists clients with negotiating, drafting, and reviewing the agreement.

Our law firm also offers 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.

Contact Our Family Law Attorney in Dallas, Texas

For experienced advocacy and legal counsel with domestic partnership-related concerns, contact our law firm in Dallas, Texas to schedule a free initial consultation. We also offer convenient appointments at our firm's satellite office locations in our Addison and Plano, Texas.

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