Family and Divorce Issues

Our firm handles a full range of family law matters, including:

Divorce and Legal Separation
Child Support
Child Custody
Visitation
Alimony (spousal maintenance)
Post-Judgment Modification
Prenuptial Agreements
Paternity
Mediation
Collaborative Divorce

At Bailey & Galyen, we believe that the family unit is the primary building block of our society. We understand the importance of family, and as part of our continuing commitment to the community as a whole, we are committed to helping maintain the integrity of family during times of transition.

Divorce and Legal Separation

If you are contemplating a divorce, you are not alone. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2003, there were 80,092 divorces in the state of Texas.

At Bailey & Galyen, most of our Texas divorce attorneys are board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; consequently, we are prepared to provide you with quality legal representation in a compassionate and caring environment, where privacy and confidentiality are paramount.

Texas Does Not Recognize Legal Separation

Many couples choose to begin the divorce process with a legal separation. If you are considering this, you should know that legal separation is not recognized in the state of Texas. Therefore, before you make any important decisions about separation or divorce, you should contact Bailey & Galyen for a consultation with a Texas divorce lawyer.

Dallas / Fort Worth Area: 1-800-529-8008
Houston Area: 1-866-715-1529

Child Support

Most divorcing couples agree that the best interests of their children are paramount. The Texas child support lawyers at Bailey & Galyen will work hard to secure the continuing financial support necessary for the well-being of children in divorce situations. Contact the firm for further assistance. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day.

Child Custody

In times past, most courts granted child custody almost exclusively to the mother. Currently, courts in most cases tend to favor joint custody arrangements for the children. If you believe that this is not in the best interest of your children, contact the firm immediately to discuss the matter with one of our Texas child custody lawyers. The sooner we are involved in the process, the greater your chances are for success in obtaining child custody.

Visitation

Non-custodial parents are almost always awarded visitation rights by the family court. Implementing child visitation can create significant conflict between former spouses. If you are having difficulties implementing child visitation, contact the Texas child visitation attorneys at Bailey & Galyen for an initial consultation.

Alimony / Spousal Support

Permanent alimony, (spousal support or spousal maintenance), is generally not granted in divorce proceedings any more. The courts only award spousal support on a temporary basis, and sometimes award support to the husband,(where the wife was the primary wage earner and the husband supported her in her career efforts). Contact the Texas alimony attorneys at Bailey & Galyen for answers to your Texas spousal maintenance questions.

Mediation

Texas now requires mediation as part of the divorce process. The Texas divorce and mediation lawyers at Bailey & Galyen can provide you with mediation services as part of your divorce process. Contact the firm for a free initial consultation. And remember, our telephones are answered 24 hours a day for your convenience.

Dallas / Fort Worth Area: 1-800-529-8008
Houston Area: 1-866-715-1529