Same-Sex Divorce Attorney in Southlake

Decades of Family Law Experience, Personalized to Your Divorce

A same-sex divorce can involve the same financial and parenting questions as any Texas divorce, but marriage history and parentage may require closer review. Where and when the marriage occurred, how long each spouse has lived in Texas, and whether both spouses have legally established parental rights can shape the case.

We handle divorce, property division, child custody, visitation, child support, and alimony matters. We assess each client’s circumstances before recommending negotiation, settlement, or litigation.

Personalized Family Law Representation Since 2007

Law Offices of Mark M. Childress, PLLC was founded to provide the one-on-one attention that can be difficult to find at a large firm. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience to family law matters, working closely with our support team while maintaining direct communication with clients.

We prepare contested and uncontested cases for every likely path, from negotiated agreements to proceedings before the court. Clients looking for a same-sex divorce lawyer in Southlake receive an individualized strategy based on their goals, disputed issues, and family circumstances.

Key Issues in a Southlake Divorce

We identify the decisions that must be made, the records needed to evaluate them, and the questions that may require temporary or final court orders.

Our representation may address:

• Eligibility to file: Under the Texas Family Code, at least one spouse generally must have lived in the state for six months and in the filing county for 90 days. The correct venue depends on the specific facts.
• Property and debt division: The case may involve real estate, financial accounts, retirement benefits, business interests, personal property, and debts acquired before or during the marriage.
• Parenting arrangements: Orders may address conservatorship, possession and access, decision-making responsibilities, and the legal status of a nonbiological parent.
• Financial support: We advise clients about child support and alimony based on their circumstances.
• Case resolution: Depending on the spouses’ level of agreement, a case may proceed through an uncontested agreement, negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

Which County Has Authority Over the Case?

A Southlake address doesn’t by itself determine which county has authority over a divorce. Venue usually turns on where a qualifying spouse has lived during the required period, so we review residence history before filing.

We serve clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, including Tarrant and Denton Counties. Filing, service, scheduling, and hearing procedures can vary by county. Cases involving children may also require coordination with family court services or a domestic relations office.

How to Prepare for Your Initial Consultation

During an initial consultation, we assess your situation, discuss your priorities, and identify the legal questions that may affect your next steps. Depending on the case, we may ask to review documents concerning the marriage, children, property, finances, or existing orders.

Useful information to gather includes:

• The date and location of the marriage
• Each spouse’s current address and county residence history
• Adoption records, parentage documents, and existing parenting orders
• Records for major assets, debts, retirement accounts, and real estate
• Any areas of agreement and issues that remain disputed
• Information about immediate financial, parenting, or safety concerns