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Family Law

Family law deals with family-related issues and domestic relations.  Family law cases include the following issues:

• Prenuptual Agreements and Postnuptual Agreements,
• Divorce, Division of Marital Property, and Spousal Maintenance,
• Paternity,
• Child Custody and Support,
• Modification of Child Custody or Support,
• Adoption,
• Grantparent Visitation Rights, and
• Enforcement of Final Orders.

            At DGLS, we have extensive experienced in every aspect of family law, from pre-filing counseling and negotiation to post-judgment enforcement and modification of judgments.  We avoid contested litigation whenever possible and are formidable litigators when necessary.  We are highly-skilled in appeals processes, both in defending trial court orders or fixing trial court errors.  We will listen to you and we will work diligently and tirelessly to help you achieve the resolution that is the best possible one for you and your family.

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Probate and Estate Planning

            Probate and Estate planning includes the follow types of cases:

• Drafting of Will
• Probate of Will
• Heirship for a Decedent with no Will
• Adult Guardianship

            Probate is the first step taken in administering the estate of a deceased person and distributing assets to the beneficiaries. The probate process involves either submitting a Last Will & Testament to the Court, or asking the Court determine the heirs of the decedent.

            Estate planning is the process by which an individual or family arranges the transfer of assets in anticipation of death.  These transfers involve a Last Will & Testament, Testamentary Trusts, and Transfer on Death Deeds.

            Adult Guardianship is a process by which one individual is named as the legal guardian of another.  Guardianship is a requirement for special needs children who are aging-out of services, as well as adults with lowered capacity due to considers such as Dementia or Alzheimers. 

            At DGLS, we assist our clients with all aspects of Probate law and Estate Planning.  We offer comprehensive estate planning to help give our client confidence and control of their estate.

Drafting of estate planning documents including:

Last Will & Testament,
Testamentary Trust,
Directive to Physician,
Medical Power of Attorney,
Durable Power of Attorney, and
Transfer on Death Deeds

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Personal Injury

When you are injured because someone was negligent, often the best way to get compensation for your various losses is by filing personal injury claim or lawsuit. This can be scary, but it does not have to be with help from experienced attorneys.

We focus on seeking the maximum amount of compensation possible after a serious injury caused by others’ negligence or wrongdoing.

Through a personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim, we will fight for you to recover:

• Property Damage
• Out-of-Pocket Expenses
• Past and Future Medical Expenses
• Past and Future Lost Wages
• Past and Future Pain and Suffering
• Past and Future Mental Anguish
• Past and Future Physical Impairment
• Loss of Consortium

Each personal injury case has its contributing factors. Take the first step to understanding your legal rights. Contact a personal injury lawyer to review your accident and discuss your legal options free of charge. Then you can make a better-informed decision about how to move forward.

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Real Estate

Navigating real estate transactions and disputes can be overwhelming and time-consuming.  Texas laws involving commercial and residential real property transactions are complex.  It is advised and wise to engage the services of a real estate lawyer before completing any agreement in order to ensure and protect your rights and real property interests.

We are here to assist with all aspects of Real Estate law, including the following:

• Commercial & Residential Lease Agreements
• Commercial & Residential Purchase/Sell Agreements
• Boundary Disputes
• Easements
• Damage to Property
• Suits to Quiet Title
• Adverse Possession

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