Family Law

Fort Worth Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

Complex Property Division | Premarital Agreements | Custody and Support

Broude, Smith & Jennings, P.C., aims for efficient resolution of marriage dissolution and related family law matters. We are proactive and aggressive in asserting clients' interests but we emphasize cooperation and fairness to conclude matters with the least expense and emotional stress.

We apply decades of experience, training, and knowledge of Texas law to arrive at reasonable settlements that allow the parties to move forward. Based in Fort Worth, we represent clients in Tarrant, Denton, Dallas, and Collin counties and surrounding counties of North Texas.

Divorce, Separation, and Annulment

As Broude, Smith & Jennings, P.C., maintains a strong business law practice, we represent many executives, professionals, and business owners. Our divorce clients often have significant marital assets and we offer extensive experience in their often complex property division.

Our attorneys are knowledgeable about Texas community property laws. We have in-house, board-certified* experience in tax law and work cooperatively with unaffiliated forensic accountants and other experts to arrive at fair and accurate valuations of marital property:

• Closely held businesses and professional practices
• Annuities and retirement accounts (pension, 401k, and IRA)
• Stock options and deferred compensation plans
• Residences and other real estate
• Automobiles, boats, and valuables

We also address temporary or permanent spousal support (alimony).

Premarital and Post marital Agreements

Our clients who bring significant personal assets and investments into their marriages want to protect those interests and preserve inheritance rights for children from prior marriages in the unfortunate outcome of a divorce. We carefully draft or review:

• Prenuptial agreements
• Partition and exchange agreements (postnuptial contracts serving the same purpose)

Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR)

Where children are involved, divorce becomes more complicated and the need for workable, reasonable settlements becomes more important to spare children further impact. Broude, Smith & Jennings, P.C., negotiates or (as necessary) litigates:

• Conservatorship (child custody)
• Possession and access (visitation)
• Child support
• Post-decree modifications, including parent relocation
• Enforcement (contempt)

If you are contemplating divorce or a spouse has served papers, there are immediate steps to take and long-term considerations. To address these issues with a qualified and compassionate divorce lawyer, contact us online or call (817) 335-1615 to arrange a discreet consultation.