Family Law
As an Abilene family law attorney, we know that family law mattersare very personal and often very controversial or disputed.
At Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys we offer a broad range of family law services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring that you receive compassionate, expert guidance throughout the entire process.
Going through a divorce or other family matters like child custody, parental rights, or even premarital agreements can be confusing, and stressful.
Those going through the process understand the importance of working with a qualified family law lawyer to guide them.
Compassionate Family Law Attorney
Matt’s passion for the law drives him to represent families in both straightforward and complex divorce cases. He handles each case with compassion and patience, fully aware of the challenges these situations can present.
Whether you are dealing with a simple divorce, a mostly amicable divorce with a few disputes, or a highly contentious situation where agreement seems impossible, Matt is here to help. He provides results oriented representation in cases involving divorce, child support, child custody, property division, and other family law matters. Matt has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 for Family Law by the American Academy of Attorneys. He’s also been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40, by the National Association of Trial Lawyers.
Contact us today to schedule a one-on-one free case review. Matt’s family law services include:
- Divorce
- Common Law Marriage Divorce
- Child Support specific post-divorce issues, we do not handle, please contact the Texas Attorney General’s Office Child Support Enforcement division here for free help.
- Child Custody Enforcement
- Child Custody Modifications
- Child Visitation and Access
- Best Interest of the Child – Child Custody (Conservatorship)
- Co-Parenting
- Adoption
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Grandparent Rights
- Protective Orders
- Paternity Testing
- Collateral Witnesses
- Mental Health Testimony
- Paternity Rights
- Premarital Agreements
- Postmarital Agreements
- Postmarital Partition Agreements
- Separation Agreement
- Annulment
- Adult Name Change
- Postmarital Planning
- Wills, Trusts, Probate
Divorce
Every divorce case is different. Each case brings with it unique elements of legal considerations, stress, and uncertainty. Few are prepared for the questions that arise and the many different components of the divorce process that they will need to become familiar with. We provide thorough representation in divorce proceedings, ensuring a fair distribution of assets and advocating for your best interests.
You have questions, like:
- What should I expect from the divorce process?
- What should a property division look like?
- Can I get alimony?
- What happens with my children?
Domestic Violence
It’s important for your divorce attorney to have experience in both family law and criminal law when dealing with a domestic violence situation. Matt understands how domestic violence issues may impact a divorce or custody case.
In some divorce cases, spouses are subject to abuse or there was a threat of violence present during the marriage. Or a threat erupted after divorce papers were filed.
Texas law understands that a threat of violence is also violence and that’s important to protect people from threatening statements.
A protective order can help ensure your safety and your children’s safety by keeping an abusive spouse away from you.
Matt also understands that domestic violence charges sometimes result from misunderstandings or even false accusations.
If you are being wrongly accused Matt and his staff work hard to see that the true facts are brought before the court.
Child Custody Enforcement
Child custody is one of the most contentious areas of family law.
One of the things our lawyers will do is help you understand what evidence the court will look at when making a decision about custody. Factors the court will look at include:
- The age and health of the child
- The ability of each parent to provide for the child’s physical, emotional, and educational needs
- Which parent has been the primary caretaker up to that point
- The child’s preference (if the child is old enough to express a reasonable preference)
- Any evidence of family violence
- Any evidence of drug or alcohol abuse
- Any other factor relevant to the best interest of the child.
You need to be prepared to present evidence to the court that supports your position on these factors. Our lawyers can help you collect and organize this evidence so that you are ready to present your case in the best possible light.
Trust the experienced child custody lawyers in Texas from Blizzard and Zimmerman as they can help get the results you need in court by skillfully addressing all areas of concern.
Child Support Issues
In Texas, the Office of the Attorney General is responsible for child support enforcement, so any issues related to the enforcement of child support must be addressed through that office directly, their services are free. The Child Support Division there works to establish and enforce court orders for child support, as well as to collect and distribute child support payments. The division also provides various services to parents, such as locating absent parents, establishing paternity, and modifying child support orders. Here is a link to the Texas Attorney General’s Office Child Support in Texas webpage.
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