Paula Lock Smyth | Dallas Family Law Attorney

Helping Texas Families Unlock A Brighter Future

There can be a lot at stake for families facing legal issues. When financial stability, the right to parent and your children’s safety are on the line, you need a lawyer who can help you navigate the legal system and secure the best resolution possible for your family.

  

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Meet Paula Lock Smyth

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What piece of advice do you repeatedly give clients?

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I understand you represent a lot of Mothers in divorce cases. How did that come about?

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I understand you represent a lot of Fathers in divorce cases. How did that come about?

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What does it mean to be the Locksmith?

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What do you do when you’re not practicing law?

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Tell us about a rewarding or significant case you’ve handled.

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What’s the most rewarding aspect of your work as a lawyer?

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What’s your experience as a lawyer?

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Hidden Assets - I think my spouse might be hiding assets from me. How can you help locate those?

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Division of Retirement Accounts: What considerations need to be taken into account in dividing retirement accounts in a divorce?

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Valuing a Small Business: How do you go about valuing a small business in a divorce proceeding?

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Military Divorce: What are some of the unique issues that arise in military divorces?

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Protective Orders: I am afraid of my spouse. What can you do to help protect me?

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Alimony and Support Under Texas Law: Is there a difference between alimony and support under Texas law?

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Texas Community Property Laws: I’ve heard Texas is a community property state. What does that mean?

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Estate Planning after Divorce: My spouse and I have an estate plan in place. What impact will divorce have on that plan?

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Restraining Orders in Divorce: What types of restraining orders are typically issued in divorce cases?

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Child Custody and Conservatorship: I’ve heard the terms “custody” and “conservatorship” in relation to children in divorce.

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Collaborative Divorce in Texas: What is the collaborative divorce process like?

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Fathers’ Rights: Are mothers presumed to be more suitable custodial parents than men under Texas law?

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High Net Worth Divorce: What is your experience in handling high net worth divorce?

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How should one go about hiring a lawyer? What traits and experience should one look for?

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I am a father who believes I should have custody of my children. What steps should I take as I contemplate divorce?

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Mediation in Texas Family Law: How is the mediation process different from the collaborative divorce process?

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Modifications of Custody Agreements_ Under what circumstances might a court allow a child conservatorship agreement to be modified?

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What are the potential cons of collaborative divorce?

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What if one parent has to relocate out of state – how does that affect child conservatorship?

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What is the cost of a litigated divorce vs. collaborative divorce?

Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family. (view Paula Lock Smyth’s Professional History and List of Memberships)

Experienced Courtroom Advocacy

When family law issues turn into high-stakes courtroom battles, Paula Lock Smyth has the knowledge, skill and drive necessary to protect her clients’ rights and to help them achieve their goals.  She brings more than 25 years of experience to her family law practice, enabling her to provide high-caliber legal representation in even the most complex divorce, custody and adoption cases.

Effective Problem-Solving Skills

For many families, litigation isn’t the best option.  In addition to providing zealous advocacy in the courtroom, Paula Lock Smyth helps clients protect their rights in settlement negotiations.  She encourages her clients to look for creative, viable solutions that are tailored to the needs of their families, rather than limiting themselves to standard arrangements handed down by the court system.

Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices also provides mediation and collaborative law services. These alternative forms of dispute resolution help clients retain control of the final resolution and encourage parties to work together to find mutually beneficial arrangements.

Contact Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices

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