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What Type of Lawyer Is a Family Lawyer?

The answer would be "a divorce attorney."

A family lawyer specializes in dealing with all sorts of legal matters that pertain to families and also marriage. Some examples are custody, adoption, child support, etc.

Contact our Tarrant County Family Lawyers at Hoppes Law Firm at 817-283-3999. Family Lawyers provide professional advice, assistance and support with a wide range of issues including: separation, divorce, child support, adoption and property, and financial settlements.

-Family Lawyer: A person who typically deals with legal issues that pertain to marriages and families. Typical cases include divorces, adoption, child support, etc. -Divorce Attorney: A person who typically deals with divorce proceedings and other related legal matters pertaining specifically to divorces. Legal matters may include division of property/assets in a divorce settlement or filing a petition for dissolution in the state where's spouse lives. It may also include motions to stop payment on a post-nuptial agreement, paternity tests. -Paternity Lawyer: A person who deals with paternity issues. Legal matters may include establishing parental rights or obligations between fathers and mothers of children born outside of their marital union.

-Custody Lawyer: A person who deals with all aspects of child custody under the law. Covered areas are typically divorce, paternity, or family law-related cases involving children that go before a court for the ruling. The lawyers are expected to have extensive experience in child custody laws, rules, and practices sure to avoid negative effects on families especially children during custody battles. Typical cases will cover the establishment/termination of grandparents' visitation rights where one or both parents have passed away or are deemed unfit. -Adoption Lawyer: A person who deals with all aspects of adoption under the law, typically for infants being adopted by adults via private or agency adoptions. Typical cases will cover establishing/terminating parental rights in an adoption proceeding where one or both parents' consent is required due to them being unfit or not in their right state of mind to give legal consent for the adoption.

-Family Law Litigation Attorney: The general term litigation attorney can mean different things when referring to specific areas of law. In family law, a litigation attorney would be someone who specializes in court hearings involving divorce, custody, support, or other related family matters. They are experts at presenting facts and evidence in court during the trial process in an effort to establish the best possible outcome for their client in any court hearing.



-Custody Litigation Attorney: A person who specializes in representing parties involved in a custody dispute during court hearings. They are experienced at presenting evidence, facts, and information before the judge that will support their client's position on the matter being litigated.

-Paternity Litigation Lawyer: A person who specializes in representing parties involved in a paternity suit involving children where one or both parents have filed a petition asking to have paternity established/terminated between them and another party via either an administrative or judicial process. They are experienced at presenting evidence, facts, and information before the judge that will support establishing/terminating paternity of one or both parents with respect to the child/children involved.

-Adoption Litigation Lawyer: A person who represents parties during court hearings involving adoption proceedings. They are experienced at presenting evidence, facts, and information before the judge that will support either terminating or establishing parental rights of one or both parents with respect to the child/children being adopted. -Family Law Mediation Attorney: Typically a family lawyer will mediate family issues by bringing together all parties involved in an effort to reach a settlement for divorce, custody, support, or other related matters without going to court. The mediator helps facilitate discussion between the parties until they are able to come up with an agreement where everyone is satisfied with the terms outlined in it. Once approved by all parties involved, the mediation agreement is submitted as a binding court order to the judge who will finalize it after everyone involved is given an opportunity to say their piece.

Looking for a Divorce Attorney near North Richland Hills TX? contact Hoppes Law Firm, PLLC at 817-283-3999 for a free consultation. Divorce Can Be Complicated - We Simplify Everything & Guide You Through The Whole Process. Every Client Who Works With Us Feels Seen, Heard, & Understood.

-Mediation Lawyer: A family lawyer who specializes in settling legal disputes outside of trial through a legally binding process involving negotiation and/or arbitration before neutrals such as judges or other trained persons - certain lawyers, paralegals, retired judges, etc.

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