Family Law and Divorce
Divorce is a difficult, stressful, and life-changing experience. You need a legal team that can help you wade through the complexities of resolving your family law case. The attorneys at Wilhite & Lea can help you reach agreements with your spouse, obtain orders from the court for division of your community property, confirm and safeguard your separate property, arrange custody and visitation schedules, help determine the amount of child or spousal support, obtain protective orders or injunctive relief if necessary. Call us today for a consultation to begin process of this complex life transition.
Our attorneys are experienced in representing high income and high net worth individuals as well as small business owners going through a divorce. Family law issues relating to jobs, salary, and career play a significant role in divorce court. The most significant issues in divorce cases involve the division of property and issues related to child support and custody. We assist our clients with resolving these issues fairly and efficiently. We guide our clients through a process where we help identify areas of agreement and then advance to negotiate matters in dispute.
Houston Family Law Attorney
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. has been representing spouses in divorces and related family law matters throughout Harris County including Houston, Northwest Houston, Spring, Champions, Tomball, Klein, FM 1960 area, as well as The Woodlands and Conroe in Montgomery County for over 40 years. By seeking legal representation as early as possible we can help you with important decisions that protect your rights and may lead to a more favorable resolution of your case.
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Divorce
The objective of Texas divorce courts is to provide both parties with fair rulings. If you feel you may be getting the low-end of the bargain, contact Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law immediately to begin working out solutions for acceptable resolution of your case. Our divorce lawyers are experienced in handling a wide variety of divorce cases and issues that may affect a divorce proceeding, including:
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Marital Property Division
During your marriage you have likely accumulated marital property and debt such as real property, oil and gas interests, retirement accounts (401(k), IRA, pension, etc.), vehicles, business interests, jewelry, household goods, personal effects, and credit cards. You may also have separate property that is not subject to division by the court. Let us sort out the details, advise you, and represent your interests in the division of your marital property.
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Child Custody
Often, the most difficult aspect of parent separation is deciding on parental rights where your children will live after the separation. There are many factors to consider, but the most important factor is the best interest of your children. Let us help you present your case to the other parent and to the court in the most favorable light possible. We're experienced in handling all types of matters effecting child custody cases, including:
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Child Support
Whether you need to establish child support payments, modify your current child support order to either increase or decrease the amount of child support, or enforce a child support order, call us today to discuss your options.
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Visitation
Concerned about obtaining fair visitation rights? Wilhite & Lea, P.C. is experienced with visitation agreements and is willing to work with the court to ensure the best interest of the child. Contact us for if you are in need in representation in family court. Provide us with information on your case in our online form or call (281) 537-2171.
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Marital Agreements
At Wilhite & Lea, P.C. we are knowledgeable and experienced in marital property agreements. Spousal agreements prior to marriage to protect a person’s assets (also known as pre-nups) are no longer exclusively for the wealthy. There are many reasons why individuals desire to enter into a contract with their soon-to-be husband or wife, and we can counsel you, draft premarital agreements, and have them properly executed to meet your goals. If you are in need of legal representation for pre- or post-marital agreements, our attorneys will aggressively represent you to achieve your goals.
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Enforcement
Contact Wilhite & Lea attorneys for assistance with child support, visitation or property division enforcement orders. If you are not receiving the child support, visitation, or property the court awarded to you, you may bring an enforcement action. Our attorneys will zealously represent you and assist in enforcing the prior orders of the court.
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Modification
At Wilhite & Lea, P.C. we are committed to ensuring the well being of your children. When major changes occur with the parents that affect the needs of children, there may be a need to modify custody, child support, or visitation rights. Our attorneys will assist in providing effective solutions that protect the your best interests and those of your children.
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Adoption
If you are in the process of adopting a child, Wilhite & Lea attorneys are available to assist you. When adopting a child in Texas before the adoption is finalized the biological parents must terminate their parental rights. Once the parental rights have been terminated, the court will look to social workers, criminal history of the prospective parents, and other factors affecting the best interest of the child to determine whether adoption is appropriate. Contact us for guidance through the exciting, but sometimes trying adoption process.
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Step-Parent Adoption
- Grandparent Adoption
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Wilhite & Lea, P.C. | Texas Family Lawyers
Our law firm is proud to represent clients in Houston or surrounding areas, including Harris County, Montgomery County, Grimes County, Washington County, Fort Bend County and Waller County. Our Houston family attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable with dealing with Texas family and divorce courts; our intentions will be to make this a smooth, stress free experience. Contact us by providing your contact information in our online form or call (281) 537-2171.