R. Joseph Powell, Attorney at Law

Family Law Litigation In Dallas TX
Agreements are possible in many cases, and the Powell law firm supports efforts to resolve cases, but when it is necessary to take the case before a judge or jury, your case will be put in the best light, and it will be argued assertively. Mr. Powell is strong in court, but tries to show respect to the other attorneys in Dallas TX, and the judge of the court. Strong advocacy often helps your case, but courtesy is also a powerful weapon.
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Spousal Maintenance
Enforcement
Modification
Same Sex Couples
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tribal Law
Paternity
Prenuptial, Post nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements
Interstate and International Family Law

If you need an family law attorney in Dallas TX Trust R. Joseph Powell Attorney At Law.
Divorce and other family law matters can be tough. These cases often present more challenges than other legal issues because they can affect your relationship with your family. In divorce, child custody disputes, enforcement modifications, or parentage issues, the one constant that ties all these cases together is that your family will be forever changed by the litigation process.
Divorce Attorney in Dallas, TX
Our firm supports marriages and in some cases works to help resolve marital problems instead of driving a wedge between people. When divorce is necessary, the firm will show compassion toward the difficult process you are experiencing, and will protect your interests vigorously.
The agreements reached during your divorce can significantly impact the rest of your life, from your financial security to your ability to spend time with your children. Therefore, without a tenacious Houston divorce lawyer on your side, you may not be adequately protecting yourself or your future.
At R. JOSEPH POWELL, we are prepared to assist clients with the following divorce issues:

• Child Protection
• Child Visitation and Access
• Child Custody
• Divorce
• Post-Divorce Enforcement

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Mediation Process and procedure
Parties wishing to exercise their option for mediation may do so by agreement prior to the filing of a Petition called Dissolution Of Marriage or by Order from a Judge. In some cases, the court will order mediation regardless of the parties’ wishes. However, parties are not forced to arrive at a decision in mediation if doing so proves impossible. Once mediation is underway, the goal of the process is for the parents to agree to a parenting plan. The parenting plan is a comprehensive guide that includes all issues relating to the co-parenting of their child. Parenting plans may address all or some of the following:
• Whether legal-decision making authority rests solely with one parent or if both parents share authority jointly;
• Each parent’s rights and duties with regard to the child’s personal care, education, healthcare and religious upbringing;
• Procedures for the exchange of children including the time and location(s);
• Approximate dates for a periodic review of the parenting plan by both parents;
• Procedures for communicating with the other parent about the child; and
• A statement affirming both parents understand and agree to the terms of the plan.

If you believe you and your co-parent can arrive at a mutually-agreeable parenting plan through mediation, we encourage you to contact us today. We can assist you in the preparation for and attendance of the mediation session, as well as represent your interests in the event mediation is unsuccessful. Call R. Joseph Powell, Attorney at Law in Dallas TX today.