Houston, Freeport, Seabrook, Galveston
Family Law Lawyer
Texas law requires that the best interests of the children be considered in divorce. The Law Office of Susan M. Edmonson takes that another step by cultivating personal relationships with our clientele.
The family and divorce lawyers of our firm take the time to get to know our clients and their family members, and we listen to their situations and their concerns. We understand that child custody, child support and visitation rights are emotional issues, and that the other parent’s motives and actions are not always in the child’s interests. We vigorously protect the rights and interests of our clients and their children.
Our principal attorney, Susan M. Edmonson, offers 25 years of experience as a family law lawyer. She is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization. In addition to family law, we handle all aspects of divorce and estate planning and probate.
We serve clients in Galveston, Texas City, Seabrook, League City, Lake Jackson, Freeport, Houston and surrounding communities in Galveston, Harris and Brazoria counties.
Effective Child Custody Attorneys
Few issues are more hotly contested than custody. When you choose the Law Offices of Susan M. Edmonson to represent you, you get a child custody attorney who is dedicated to avoiding nasty, expensive litigation. Instead, our family law lawyers focus on the interests of the children and an agreement that will be accepted and honored by both parents. When litigation cannot be avoided, we are strong advocates for our clients in the courtroom who will fight for a fair and reasonable custody arrangement.
Child support in Texas is based on the stated income of the parents. We will investigate all assets and sources of income in getting the child support and spousal support that is due to our clients.
We handle all aspects of visitation, including grandparent access and establishment of paternity and father’s visitation and custody rights.
Modifications and Enforcement
If the child support, custody or visitation agreements no longer meet the needs of the family, we will accompany our clients to court to argue for a modification. This is often granted when one parent relocates, gets a better-paying job or loses a job.
We represent many parents who have fallen into arrears in their court-ordered child support. Our firm helps them arrange a payment plan so they can get caught up and retain all their rights and privileges.
Adoptions and Name Changes
The Law Offices of Susan M. Edmonson handles both stepparent and grandparent adoptions, including termination of parental rights. We also handle private adoptions for couples who have found a baby they want to adopt. Many clients also come to us to change the names of children after divorce, or to legally revert to a maiden name.
We represent either party in protective orders for domestic abuse. For the spouse or ex-spouse who is danger, we act quickly to get court-ordered protection. We also represent the alleged abusers. Protective orders have very serious ramifications, including loss of hunting and handgun privileges, and we will vigorously defend clients.
Contact the Law Offices of Susan M. Edmonson today to arrange an initial consultation with an experienced, effective family law lawyer or child custody attorney. We will take the time to listen and develop a legal strategy based on the circumstances of your unique situation.
