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Austin Divorce Lawyer
Family Law Attorney Serving Austin, Texas
Family law issues require a knowledgeable, experienced Austin divorce attorney who can help you deal with your legal concerns in the best possible way. Divorce is the most common reason people consult a family lawyer. And it is by far the most challenging.
Austin divorce lawyer William D. Powers is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialties—a recognition shared by only a small percentage of Texas lawyers. But more than that, he has helped countless divorcing clients find their way to final legal agreements that support their lives and their families going forward.
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Family Law Lawyer- William D. Powers
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AREAS OF PRACTICE
Family law issues require a knowledgeable, experienced Austin divorce attorney who can help you deal with your legal concerns in the best possible way. Divorce is the most common reason people consult a family lawyer. And it is by far the most challenging.
DIVORCE
DIVORCE
The process of divorce can be confusing and very stressful, but can be made easier with the guidance of an experienced divorce lawyer. We can help you reach a resolution that secures your future and protects your rights.
HIGH ASSET DIVORCE
HIGH ASSET DIVORCE
We can help you understand your rights and the legal issues involved in dividing high-value assets, business interests, retirement accounts, multiple properties, inheritances and marital debt.
CHILD CUSTODY
CHILD CUSTODY
We can provide the assistance you need in developing a child custody arrangement that keeps your child’s best interest the top priority. Our team can also help with enforcement and custody modifications.
CHILD SUPPORT
CHILD SUPPORT
Whether you have been ordered to pay child support or have requested support from your child’s other parent, we are ready to work on your behalf. We will fight to ensure that your rights are protected, as well as those of your child.
PATERNITY
PATERNITY
Establishing legal paternity can have many benefits for both the father and the child. Our attorneys help both mothers and fathers in paternity cases to help promote healthy parent-child relationships.
PRENUPTIAL
PRENUPTIAL
We can help craft a valid, enforceable prenuptial agreement that will address premarital assets, business interests, financial assets for children, inheritances, or other property if your marriage ends in divorce.
HIGH ASSET DIVORCE
Contested Divorce - When it is not possible to reach an agreement through reason, Bill becomes an aggressive advocate for his clients, fighting to protect their rights to reach fair resolution of disputed issues.
Adoption - Adopting a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life—but potentially devastating legal issues can arise. Bill understands the requirements of the legal adoption process and helps couples work within adoption laws to build a happy family.
Uncontested Divorce - To help divorcing couples reach an understanding on serious issues such as child custody and property division, Bill uses his unique skills as a trained mediator and certified collaborative divorce lawyer to forge agreements that work for all parties.
Complex Divorce - Bill works with divorcing spouses to address and resolve complex issues, including the division of unique assets, commingling of marital and non-marital property, relocation with children outside of the state, mental health concerns, and the tax implications of divorce.
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When You Need a Skilled Family Law and Divorce Lawyer in Austin
Austin divorce lawyer and family law attorney Bill Powers has been helping Texas families and individual clients resolve tough issues with understanding, compassion, and sharp legal skills. He can help you pursue the best possible future as well. Call 512-610-6199 or contact Powers and Kerr, PLLC online today.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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I would highly recommend Bill to anyone looking for a lawyer who can handle complex property division, custody litigation as well as a mediator for high conflict family law cases.
- Ryan Dougay
Jamie and Emily were excellent to work with. They really helped to make this difficult process a lot easier to endure. Both were extremely attentive, prompt, and caring.
- Albar Chavana
I am so glad i worked with Bill Powers and Emily Jespersen through my divorce process. They took the heavy burden off my shoulders all the while keeping my limited budget in mind.
- Jewels Nickells
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Made me feel comfortable and protected. Made a difficult process understandable and manageable. I never felt like I was speaking to a lawyer but rather a person who was looking out for me. Thank You!
- Hope Fritschle
Bill Powers and Jamie Kerr are top shelf lawyers! They helped me with a delicate family matter involving young children with sensitivity and professionalism. Thank you for your services!
- Keith W.
I really enjoyed working with Bill and his staff. It was a terrible time in my life and he helped me through it. Great to work with and a genuine and honest guy. There are not many attorneys I will say that about.
- Kelly Blake
FROM OUR BLOG
Nov 08 |
Can My Spouse and I Reach a Settlement Before Filing for Divorce?A high asset divorce does not necessarily involve contested litigation. In many cases, the divorcing spouses are eager to resolve their outstanding issues and end their marriage as quickly as possible. To facilitate... |
Oct 29 |
“Separate” Versus “Community” Property in a Texas High Asset DivorceThere are two questions that often come up in high asset divorce cases: First, how does a court properly characterize “community” versus “separate” property? Second, to what extent does the other party's fault... |
Oct 22 |
Are Structured Settlements a “Resource” When Calculating Child Support in Texas?One issue that often comes up in a high asset divorce is how to properly value the “net resources” of a spouse for purposes of calculating child support payments. Texas law requires a... |
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