Houston Divorce Attorney

Family Lawyer Serving Clients Throughout Houston

When you are going through the difficult process of filing for a divorce, you want an attorney on your side who is not only compassionate and understanding, but can bring is aggressive and skilled at the table when negotiating all of the important aspects involved in the marriage dissolution. At The Law Office of Eric L. Fredrickson P.C., my firm concentrates on providing you with professional counsel that will help you get through this stressful time. With over 17 years of experience in all areas of family law, Eric Fredrickson is well known and respected by local family law judges and fully understands legal technicalities in the Texas Family Code that even some board certified attorneys in family law often miss.

Having gone through the process of divorce myself as a parent, I fully understand what you are going through. That is why my firm focuses on helping you through every matter involved in your divorce and will bring the confidence, experience and common sense needed to quickly resolve the issues most important to you. I can provide the legal counsel you need to resolve the crucial issues of child custody & visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony, terminating parental rights, adoption, property division, modifications, as well as fathers' rights, grandparents' rights, paternity, enforcements, and matters involved in interstate jurisdiction. All of these matters must be addressed by a legal professional with a history of favorable case results.

As an ethical and compassionate lawyer, I am deeply committed to helping my clients through this most difficult time by using common sense and legal skills to help bring your goals for your divorce to a successful conclusion. Whether you are filing a contested divorce or uncontested divorce, or need a mediation to help determine joint custody, relocation, modifications of spousal support, debt division, asset division, legal separation, modifications to child support, or modifications to child custody, I have the professional and personal experience to effectively handle your case. With extensive experience in the courtroom, I can provide you with the quality legal services you need while going through the divorce process.

Dedicated Divorce Lawyer in Houston

My firm also assists asset valuation, retirement benefits & divorce, high net worth divorce, collaborative divorce, domestic partnerships, international family law, military divorce, parenting plan modifications, restraining orders, real estate issues in divorce, help for professional women, as well as how to financially plan for divorce.

How do you find the divorce attorney who is right for you? What we've concluded from our years of experience is that your choice of attorney boils down to four key factors: Experience, Creativity, Affordability and Personality.

Does your family law attorney have the experience you need?

Experience - A t a minimum, you need an attorney who knows the law and knows the judges in the courts where your case will be heard. Our attorneys possess over 30 years' combined experience in Texas family law, property, and debt issues. Eric Fredrickson, our chief litigator, is well known and respected by judges in the Montgomery County and Harris County family courts. What can you expect from a particular judge? Ask Eric. He knows. What's more, he thrives on the high-tension atmosphere of the courtroom, and is not afraid to take a stand.

Will your divorce lawyer present your case for your best advantage?

Creativity - As divorce lawyers, we define creativity as the art of shaping the "black letter law," our court experience and our life experience into a winning solution for you. Keep in mind that "winning" in a divorce case may mean different things to different people. Every client has his or her own goals; freedom, financial security, peace of mind or a child's happiness and safety. An attorney's knowledge of the law means nothing if they can't put that knowledge to work for you effectively. We listen to and value the needs of each individual client. We do not take a cookie-cutter approach.

The divorce process is not simple; nor is it a quick fix to end marital problems. There are many branches of divorce and legal separation and ensuring that each and every aspect of your marriage termination is successfully completed is our personal responsibility. Different couples choosing to dissolve their marriage will require a different legal approach to the situation, which is precisely why we personally asses each case before determining how to best move forward in the process. Some divorces will call for mediation skills to help settle contested issues between a couple; others might need an attorney with knowledge about the rights of fathers and grandfathers at the time that a marriage is terminated. Therefore, we have made sure that we are always up to date on all current divorce laws. We can readily inform you about how each aspect of the law will or will not affect the outcome of your case, and we know how to creatively attend to the personal needs of each client while still adhering to the stipulations of the law.

Is your lawyer's billing practice honest and fair?

Affordability - Divorce law is our business, but we understand that even though our clients are grateful for our help, they often wish they didn't have to hire us at all. The attorney's fees you pay in your divorce should be commensurate with the complexity of your case and the level of contention between you and your spouse. Your fee should not be based on the size of your bank account. We never charge hidden or unnecessary fees. We respect our clients' money.

Does your attorney make you feel comfortable and confident about your case?

Personality - S imply put, you should choose an attorney with whom you feel most comfortable. Talk a while with the lawyer you intend to hire before you retain the firm. You should retain a highly trained, knowledgeable, professional, but someone who cares about what they do and how they do it. A lawyer who doesn't care enough to talk with you now, might not be available to talk with you later. You will want to hire an attorney who demonstrates knowledge, confidence, and an understanding of what you're going through. You may have to share highly personal or embarrassing information with your lawyer. You need a lawyer who you can communicate with. Our law firm doesn't put paralegals or legal assistants between us and our clients. Our lawyers personally take the time to talk with every potential client who calls our firm for advice or information. If we can't help you today, we may be able to point you in the right direction. When you are ready to move forward with your divorce case, we'll be here for you.

Divorce & Family Law

Divorce is one of the most difficult and stressful situations a person faces in their life. When people marry, their expectations of a life together are high, and they have no concern when first married that they will ever face the anguish of a separation and divorce. When children and child custody are brought into the picture, this becomes an even more tragic situation for all. Making the decision to file for divorce can be an extremely difficult one. Ensuring you are taking the right steps to address issues like custody, child support, and sometimes even paternity, should be entrusted to a caring and professional family law attorney in Houston.

I understand how important it is to have a legal advocate who is able to handle emotionally charged situations and individuals with discretion. Our firm deals with highly emotionally charged cases, like suits for involuntary termination of parental rights, enforcements, modification and interstate jurisdiction, on a daily basis. Using my financial and business insights that I have developed in my many years of practice, I have assisted my clients with many high-conflict and complex property division divorce cases. When you need results both in property and custody situations, you can count on me to be an aggressive force on your side. Call my office today. The consultation is free. Your peace of mind is priceless.

When facing divorce and other family law matters, contact a Houston divorce lawyer to discuss your concerns.