At Short Carter Morris, LLP, we are dedicated exclusively to family law. Each of our attorneys brings to the firm a wealth of knowledge and experience. In fact, several of our lawyers are board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which demonstrates their competence and dedication to family law.
Our firm handles a comprehensive range of family law issues, from uncontested divorces to complex financial issues associated with high net worth divorce. As skilled negotiators, our Houston family law attorneys offer mediation and collaborative law for those looking for a less adversarial approach to resolving family issues. Our attorneys have extensive trial experience and will not hesitate to take a case to court if it is in the best interests of our clients. Although many of our clients come from Southeast Texas and the Greater Houston area, we are able to handle cases statewide.
Look to Short Carter Morris, LLP for high-quality and knowledgeable representation in the following family law matters:
Divorce: Our attorneys handle both contested and uncontested divorce cases, including those that are highly disputed. We will assist you in all aspects of your divorce, including:
- Emergency and temporary orders
- Divorce tax issues
- Business ownership and valuation
- Division of IRAs, pensions and 401(k)s
- Professional practices in divorce
- Post-decree enforcement and division of undivided assets
Our attorneys also help couples prepare prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
High net worth divorce: A divorce involving significant assets can take on complex financial dimensions best handled by a skilled family law attorney. Short Carter Morris, LLP can handle even the most complex aspects of your high asset divorce, including:
- Inheritances and trusts
- Business ownership and valuation
- Division of IRAs, pensions and 401(k)s
- Executive compensation plans
Child custody: Whether you and your child's other parent are able to come to an agreement on child custody or you require the assistance of a skilled trial attorney, Short Carter Morris, LLP is standing by your side. We can assist you with:
- Complex custody
- Joint/shared custody
- Emergency and temporary orders
- Child relocation
- Custody for unmarried parents
- Paternity
- Stepparent adoptions
- Grandparents'/relatives' rights
- Custody and visitation modifications
Property: During a divorce, the Texas courts will divide your assets by a means that is "just and right." However, this doesn't always mean that your assets will be divided 50/50. At Short Carter Morris, LLP, we can assist you in all aspects of property division, including:
- Complex property division
- Division of real estate
- Inheritances and trusts
- Business ownership and valuation
- Division of IRAs, pensions and 401(k)s
- Separate property claims
Contact Us
To speak with a lawyer or schedule an appointment at our Houston office, call Short Carter Morris, LLP at 713-626-3345 or contact us online.
