Austin Family Law Firm

Finding the Right Family Law Attorneys

The Austin family lawyers of Nunis & Associates can help you learn what you should look for when searching for a family law firm, as well as the qualities of a good family attorney.

Family law is made up of the following areas of practice:

• Adoption
• Divorce
• Separation
• Matrimonial law
• Child custody
• Child support
• Grandparent’s rights
• Restraining or protective orders

If you require legal counsel for any of these family law issues, contact the Austin family law attorneys of Nunis & Associates.

Why choose a family lawyer?

A family lawyer has special training to handle child-related matters, and highly personal and confidential issues relating to marriage and divorce. Although a psychology degree is not required, oftentimes a family lawyer may seem like a psychologist. He or she must demonstrate compassion, calm reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Qualities of a Good Family Lawyer

If the attorney specializes in family law, expect these attributes:

• A family lawyer should be well-acquainted with the topics common to family interactions, requirements, and situations of duress.
• Family attorneys are familiar with proceedings conducted in family court, and can refer advocates and personnel that can enable effective communication and responsibility among family members.
• A family lawyer should be fair, non-judgmental, and undisturbed by particular grounds for divorce such as adultery, mental illness, incarceration, abandonment, and mental cruelty.
• Your family lawyer should be close to your home or office, since you will be required to meet with the attorney to discuss your case, and possibly will need to bring children.
• Family law firms should offer prenuptial agreement mediation as well as divorce mediation.
• A goal-seeker family lawyer will not waste time. He or she should understand your child’s well-being comes first and not delay negotiations that can affect your child’s mental state.

Contact an Austin Family Lawyer

The Austin family lawyers of Nunis & Associates offer a free preliminary consultation to discuss your family law issues. We also can speak to you about any future needs you and your family may have. Contact us at 512-236-9696, or complete our web form and we will respond to you promptly.