OUR PRACTICE AREAS
Family Law Cases We Handle
Adoption
Adoption can be a wonderful, life-changing procedure that brings families together and enriches the lives of all involved. If you and the child’s birth parents have agreed to an adoptive placement, or if you want to commence a stepparent or other family adoption.
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Child Custody
We can help you navigate the road ahead as you negotiate custody and visitation. Navigating a divorce is difficult enough. But when children are involved, the process can be exponentially harder. That’s why it is crucial to work with a Houston child custody lawyer.
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Child Support
Whether you are seeking child support payments or negotiating the amount you will pay, we can help. A Houston child support lawyer at Slate & Associates can help you work out a fair plan that protects your child’s future.
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Child Adoption
Don’t let the complexities of the adoption process stop you from pursuing your family’s goals. At Slate & Associates, we provide both attentive service and experienced legal counsel to all Texas parents.
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Spousal Support
Spousal support can be a contentious aspect of divorce. Determining spousal support maintenance (alimony) can be a frustrating aspect of divorce negotiations. We will help you navigate it with relative ease.
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Same-Sex Divorce
Same-sex divorces can face unique roadblocks, especially when it comes to custody. If you and your spouse are considering divorce, it’s important to speak to an experienced Houston LGBT divorce lawyer.
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ABOUT OUR PEARLAND DIVORCE FIRM
Pearland Divorce Firm
At Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law, we believe in the power of disciplined work, and we have achieved incredible outcomes for our clients by investing a level of dedication and hard work that you’ll be hard pressed to find at just any law firm. Together, our divorce attorneys have more than Over 100 years of collective experience, which has proven to be advantageous when making strategic decisions about the cases we represent, as we are better able to offer our clients with the guidance and support they need during difficult legal situations. Since opening our doors, we have honorably served the people of Pearland, providing comprehensive, trustworthy divorce and family law services to those in need. We’re ready to work with you next. Contact our team today to learn more about what we have to offer.
Get Help from a Trusted Divorce Lawyer in Pearland, TX
Family law matters can be the most emotionally difficult and administratively complex legal conflicts. It is important to equip yourself with an able representative who can advocate for your interests with a clear, determined and comprehensive understanding of the law.
In divorce, your financial stability and the critical issues of property division, custody and support are all on the table. The skills and legal ability of your Pearland divorce lawyer are the most significant factors in the outcome of the final settlement or decision in court.
Our entire team is prepared to serve you with the highest level of care, compassion and professionalism. Call today to set up a confidential consultation.
PEARLAND DIVORCE ATTORNEYS
Top Family Law Firm Serving the Pearland Area – Call (281) 410-5780
Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law has been named as one of the top family law firms in the area by Houstonia Magazine, and our attorneys are consistently recognized as some of the best in their field by premier organizations like Super Lawyers and Avvo.
If you want the professional level of representation you expect from a big, expensive downtown law firm, we invite you to get in touch with our team to discuss your case and concerns. Disciplined and dedicated, our divorce lawyers in Pearland are extremely focused on pursuing the objectives of our clients in the most effective way possible.
No matter what legal matter you need to resolve, we have the experience and deep insight into how the courts come to a decision. We craft our cases carefully so that there is a better chance of a positive result.
Quality Defense from a Family Law Specialist
In a divorce, it could not be more important that you have top quality legal representation. The division of the marital assets is a matter of great concern, and when it comes down to “who gets what,” you can be confident in our ability to press forward and negotiate fair terms in a settlement agreement, or to present a case to the court that is persuasive, well-crafted and more likely to get a positive outcome.
Several of our Pearland divorce attorneys are classified as “specialists” in the field of family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. They are Board-Certified family lawyers with relevant experience and ability in that field of law. This certification only belongs to around 7,000 of the 70,000 lawyers in the state of Texas.
It is a voluntary process that requires numerous qualifications to be met, including having been licensed for at least five years and having passed a lengthy examination. Not only are we passionate about helping our clients in Pearland, but we are also extremely qualified to handle their cases with care and success.
PEARLAND DIVORCE ATTORNEYS
There are many traits that may set our lead attorney apart from others in the field, just some of which include:
- Lawyers with 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating
- Committed to Protecting Parents’ Rights
- Handle Divorces Outside of Court as Much as Possible
- Founding Attorney Has 25 Years of Service as a U.S. Army Major
- Founding Attorney Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer®
- Firm Has Been Named One of the Top Family Law Firms in Houston by H Texas Magazine
Our Pearland divorce firm offers services in a wide range of family law matters, including post-decree modifications, prenuptial agreements, contested divorce, paternity cases, as well as cases of child custody and child support.
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
MEET OUR
Attorneys
Our firm believes that our individual clients should receive the highest level of legal representation. We hold service to the client as a primary responsibility and will strive to satisfy each client’s unique objectives and promptly address any problems that may arise as we are working your case. We are committed to your satisfaction and will pursue each case in a manner that will achieve your best outcome.
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Dennis Slate
DOUBLE-BOARD CERTIFIED
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Robert I. Kuehm
BOARD CERTIFIED ATTORNEY
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Ben Raia
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
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Lauren F. Durso
BOARD CERTIFIED ATTORNEY
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Brittany N. Henderson
ATTORNEY
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Karlene Poll
ATTORNEY
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What Our happy
Clients Say
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“Everyone I encountered at this firm is amazing and they do their jobs very, very well.”
WHAT WE MAKE UNIQUE
Why Choose Slate Law?
100+
Years Of Combined Legal Experience
#1
Named One of the Top Family Law Firms in Houston by H Texas Magazine
10
10/10 Avvo Rating
25+
Years Attorney Slate Served in U.S. Military