Divorce
At The Stanley Law Office, P.L.L.C., first and foremost,
Mrs. Stanley will listen to you and answer your questions.
She will evaluate your specific situation and advise you
of your options under Texas law. The firm’s goal is to
help its clients make informed decisions – decisions that
are both best for the client and the children who are
potentially involved in the litigation.
After an initial consultation, if an individual decides to
proceed with a divorce action, The Stanley Law Office can
represent that individual throughout the process. Common
areas that the firm will offer advice in beginning a
divorce revolve around issues of the grounds for a divorce
in Texas, various residency requirements, the necessity of
a temporary restraining order or protective order,
relevant required waiting periods, and issues with the
filing of the divorce petition. Furthermore, if retained,
the firm will represent you through all negotiations and
assist in hammering out a tailored divorce settlement that
meets your individual needs. However, when a divorce
settlement cannot be reached, Mrs. Stanley has the skill
and dedication to prepare your case and effectively
represent you before the divorce court. Many issues can
materialize in the course of a divorce in Texas. At the
Stanley Law Office, P.L.L.C., Mrs. Stanley can help
resolve divorce issues such as division of community
property holdings, spousal support, child custody and
child support.
Mrs. Stanley will strive to effectively move your case
toward resolution – by settlement or trial. At the Stanley
Law Office you can expect solid representation both in the
mediation room and in the courtroom. This is important
because many judges will require mediation to take place
prior to any trial. This can be quite beneficial to many
individuals and Mrs. Stanley often recommends mediation as
an avenue for reaching agreements involving child custody,
support, marital property division and other central
issues. Mediation often has more benefits than litigation
and these benefits include, but are not limited to: (1)
the divorcing couple can reach creative agreements that
sometimes the court cannot employ; (2) the parties to the
suit maintain control over the outcome (it is often
comforting that strangers are not deciding your domestic
affairs); and (3) private family matters can remain
private and not become part of the public record. However,
while the majority of divorce cases are resolved through
negotiations, litigation and trial are sometimes a
necessity. If that is the case, Mrs. Stanley is
comfortable in the courtroom and will aggressively
represent your interests in court.