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Brandy Baxter-Thompson

Other Family Law

Issues related to family law can be extremely difficult and emotionally charged. When dealing with issues such as gradnparent's rights during and after a divorce, paternity testing, or even prenuptial agreements, it is important that you have a family law attorney who understands the legal issues and can offer sound, compassionate legal counsel. Brandy Baxter-Thompson has extensive experience in family law and can offer legal counsel in a number of family law issues such as grandparent's rights, prenuptial agreements, and paternity testing.
                       
Grandparents' Rights

The bond between a child and their grandparents is unique and very special. Unfortunately, the relationship between children and their grandparents can be adversely affected by the parents' relationship after a divorce. Grandparents (on the non-custodial parent's side) often lose contact with their grandchildren through no fault of their own; for example, when the parent who has primary custody of the children moves away. We can provide counsel to you regarding your visitation rights.

Prenuptial Agreements

In family law, the primary focus of a prenuptial agreement is property, although a prenuptial agreement can cover many other issues. Under normal circumstances, Texas is a "community property" state, meaning that in a divorce, any property gained during a marriage is split evenly between the couple. However, in a prenuptial agreement, as well as a postnuptial agreement, you can make your own rules and can even identify which property belongs to which person.

Sometimes a prenuptial agreement can be part of a package that helps you avoid losing significant money in a lawsuit. The agreement can serve as a "firewall" for half of the assets owned by you and your spouse, helping to ensure that anyone suing you can never reach the half of the estate owned by your spouse.

If you are considering filing a prenuptial agreement, it is important to be advised by someone with expertise in family law. As a Dallas divorce attorney, we have extensive experience with a number of family law issues, including prenuptial agreements. Call today to schedule a consultation.

Paternity

If you are not sure you are the child's father, you have the right to dispute paternity. If you are the child's mother and want help proving the paternity of your child, you have choices about how to legally pursue that issue, including the filing of a paternity suit.

Family Law attorney Brandy Baxter-Thompson is a lawyer who offers legal counsel in a number of family law issues including divorce law, prenuptial agreements, paternity, and child visitation law, including grandparent's rights. Brandy Baxter-Thompson offers legal counsel in Dallas County, Collin County, and Rockwall County and in Dallas, Rockwall, and Plano.