Family Practice Areas
Learn more about top areas of family legal practice
Divorce
Divorce can be emotionally draining, stressful and costly. Texas is a community property state. This means your community property will be divided up whether it be real estate, retirement benefits, businesses, or savings among other types of property. It is important to retain a family law lawyer who can help preserve your assets. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.
Child Custody
Texas family law courts will always do what is in the best interest of the child. If there has been a substantial or material change in your children’s lives that have affected their emotional or physical well being you could have a case to take custody of your children. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.
Child Support
Whether it be defending against enforcement of child support or seeking an increase in a child support obligation, you need an experienced family law attorney to help you win a fair result. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.
PATERNITY
You have certain time limits to contest paternity or establish paternity. If you are not sure if you are the father contact a family law attorney. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.
Enforcement or Violation of Court Orders
Violating a court order can carry penalties of jail time or a fine or both. Court orders involving custody or property are in place to protect the parties and offer relief if violated. If your ex continues to violate orders it is important to retain an experienced family law attorney to help enforce court orders and obtain some relief. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.
Protective Order
If you been a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault from a former spouse or partner you can petition the court for a two-year protective order or even a life-time protective order. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment for a consultation.
Name Change
Legal name change in Texas can be a fairly simple process. However, getting the information of the name change to the right people, such as social security office or other government agencies might be time-consuming and difficult. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.
Prenuptial or Postnuptial agreements
If you are thinking about getting married and want to protect your assets it is important to consult with a family law attorney regarding the characterization of your property and how to protect it in Texas. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.
Spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance is awarded to a spouse that cannot meet their reasonable minimum needs financially. You may find yourself without any support once in the middle of a divorce. It is important to retain an experienced family law attorney to fight for you. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.
Adoption
Helping children find their forever families is a beautiful thing. Adoption in Texas can be a difficult process. It is important that you retain an experienced family law attorney to help you through the process. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a consultation.