Family Law & Divorce Attorney in Texas

An Overview of the Family Law Practice at Bailey & Galyen

At the law offices of Bailey & Galyen, we bring extensive legal experience to our clients throughout Texas. Our practice's watchwords have always been personal service and attention, with a commitment to the highest standards of legal excellence. We emphasize open and continuous communication in all dealings with our clients, taking the time to listen carefully to your questions and concerns so that we can develop strategies to help you meet your objectives. We return all phone calls and e-mails promptly, and keep you consistently updated on all your case’s developments, as well as your options and likelihood of success.

At Bailey & Galyen, many of our lawyers are board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. To set up a free initial consultation, contact us by e-mail or call our office at one of the numbers listed below.

Divorce

We represent men and women at all stages of a divorce, from the decision to file through negotiations or trial to post-judgment requests for modification of an existing divorce order. We handle all matters related to or arising out of divorce, including

child custody and visitation. We will help you work out custody and parenting plans that are in your children’s best interests while simultaneously working to protect your rights and interests as a parent.
child support. Our lawyers will review the proposed child support order for compliance with Texas guidelines and to verify that all income is included in the calculation.
property division. We will assist you with the equitable distribution of marital debts and assets, such as credit cards, mortgages, real and personal property, investments and bank accounts, retirement funds, and business interests.

Adoption

We handle all matters related to adoption proceedings, preparing and filing all required documentation and acting as your spokesperson in meetings with birth parents, adoption agencies and the courts. We assist with all types of adoptions, including stepparent adoptions, grandparent or family adoptions, open or closed adoptions, private or agency adoptions, and intrastate, interstate, or international adoptions. See our page on adoptions to learn more.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

If you are considering getting married and are either bringing significant assets into the marriage or have children from a prior marriage, we can help you protect your property interests with a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. For more information, go to our page on premarital or prenuptial agreements.

Fathers' Rights

We strongly advocate for fathers’ rights in divorce proceedings, arguing for custody and support rights when circumstances dictate. We also fight to allow noncustodial fathers visitation without undue interruption or interference. Go to our website on fathers’ rights to learn more.

Collaborative Divorce

We work closely with men and women who want to resolve divorce issues without the time and expense of a traditional divorce proceeding, helping them use the collaborative law process to cooperatively find solutions that are in everyone’s best interests. Visit our page on collaborative law to learn more.

Contact the Lawyers at Bailey & Galyen

For your convenience, we answer our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Evening and weekend meetings can be arranged upon request.

To set up a free initial consultation, contact our office or call us at one of the numbers listed below. Se habla Español.

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We protect the rights of clients throughout Texas, including Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, Arlington, Bedford, Grand Prairie, Irving, Weatherford, Harlingen, Brownsville, Mesquite, Plano and McAllen.