Paula Lock Smyth

Dallas Family Law & Divorce Attorney

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Areas of Practice

Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices is a Texas family law firm providing straightforward legal advice and zealous representation to individuals throughout Dallas and the surrounding communities. The firm’s practice offers comprehensive family law services, advocating on behalf of clients in cases involving a wide variety of complex family law issues, including:

Divorce And Property Division

Attorney Paula Lock Smyth guides clients through all aspects of divorce, helping them separate their finances, property and parenting responsibilities. Her divorce services also include advising clients on issues related to:

  • High net worth divorce
  • Military divorce
  • Alternatives to divorce
  • Estate planning issues after divorce
  • Property division
  • Valuation of assets
  • Alimony or spousal support
  • Restraining orders and protective orders

Parenting Rights And Responsibilities

Legal conflicts involving the right to parent and the time parents will have with their children can be incredibly complex, emotional and important for the child’s future. Paula Lock Smyth works closely with her clients, learning about what they need and what will be best for their children. She represents clients in legal proceedings involving:

  • Child custody
  • Visitation
  • Parenting plans
  • Child support
  • Relocation issues
  • Same-sex custody issues
  • Custody modification
  • Enforcement
  • Fathers’ rights
  • Grandparents’ rights
  • Adoption
  • Stepparent adoption

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices also provides alternative dispute resolution services for clients who are hoping to resolve family law issues without litigation. The firm provides collaborative law services as well as mediation services, enabling clients to choose the process that is best for their family.

Estate Planning And Probate Administration

In addition to the firm’s comprehensive family law practice, Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices also provides estate planning and probate administration services, helping all families plan for the end of life and revising estate plans after a divorce.

Contact A Family Law Attorney Serving Dallas And The Surrounding Areas

To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Dallas family law lawyer, contact Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices at 214-420-1800.

Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices

2911 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 300
Dallas, Texas 75219

Phone: 214-420-1800
Fax: 214-420-1801

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Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices
2911 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 300
Dallas, Texas 75219

Phone: 214-420-1800
Fax: 214-420-1801

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  • Firm Overview
    ▼
    • My Practice
    • Professional History
    • Memberships, Activities, Recognition
  • Practice Areas
    ▼
    • Divorce
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Mediation
    • Parenting Rights
    • Probate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
  • FAQs
    ▼
    • Just Been Served Papers? Now What?
    • Child Support FAQs
    • How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce?
    • Is There Such a Thing as Legal Separation?
  • Blog
  • Contact Us