Practice Areas
Family Law Services Built Around Your Family's Future
Our Approach
Strategy first, paperwork second
Most family law matters are lost long before a hearing — in incomplete inventories, missed deadlines, and decisions made under pressure without counsel. We begin by slowing that down.
Your first meeting is spent understanding the shape of your household: who the children rely on, what the finances actually look like, and what a good outcome would mean twelve months from now. Everything filed afterward serves that.
Every family deserves a legal strategy designed specifically for their situation.
Services
Find your situation
01
Divorce
Guidance through every stage of dissolution, from filing to final decree, with your stability protected at each step.
02
Child Custody
Conservatorship and possession schedules built around your child's routine, safety, and long-term wellbeing.
03
Child Support
Accurate calculations, fair orders, and firm enforcement so your children receive the support they are owed.
04
Property Division
Careful characterization and valuation of community property, retirement accounts, and family businesses.
05
Modification
When circumstances change, existing orders can change with them. We petition clearly and prepare thoroughly.
06
Enforcement
When the other party ignores a court order, we return to court with documentation the judge can act on.
07
Paternity
Establishing legal parentage so fathers gain rights and children gain the security they deserve.
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Mediation
Resolution outside the courtroom when it serves your family — quieter, faster, and often far less costly.
09
Protective Orders
Immediate, discreet action when safety is the first priority for you and your children.
Why Hedlesten Law
What sets the practice apart
Personalized Legal Strategy
No template pleadings. Your strategy is written against your facts, your finances, and your children’s schedule.
Experienced Representation
Compassionate Communication
The Process
What happens, and in what order
01
Schedule Consultation
A confidential conversation about what has happened and what you want next.
02
Case Evaluation
Documents reviewed, exposure assessed, and an honest read on your position.
03
Legal Strategy
A written plan with milestones, likely timeline, and estimated cost.
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Representation
Filings, negotiation, mediation and — where needed — trial.
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Resolution
Orders entered, obligations explained, and a clear path for what comes after.
Questions
Answers before you ask
The six questions we hear most often in a first consultation.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call the office or submit the consultation form. We will confirm a time within one business day and send you a short list of what to bring. Consultations are held in person, by phone, or by video.
How long does a divorce take in Texas?
Texas requires a minimum sixty-day waiting period from the date of filing. Uncontested matters often conclude shortly after that window. Contested cases involving children, businesses, or disputed property typically take six to twelve months.
What should I bring to the first meeting?
Any existing court orders, a recent pay statement for each spouse, a rough list of assets and debts, and a written summary of what you want the outcome to look like. If you have none of it, come anyway — we will start from where you are.
How are attorney fees handled?
Most family law matters begin with a retainer billed against an hourly rate. Flat fees are available for uncontested and agreed matters. You receive an itemized statement every month, with no surprise charges.
Can my case settle without going to court?
Frequently, yes. The majority of our matters resolve through negotiation or mediation. We prepare every case as though it will be tried, which is precisely why most of them never need to be.
How do child custody cases work?
Texas courts decide conservatorship, possession, and access according to the best interest of the child. We help you document stability, parenting history, and the practical realities of your schedule so the court sees the full picture.