Family Law

• Divorce
  Whether you plan to go to court for a contested divorce or you need help working out the details of a divorce through mediation, The Law Office of Kristin Kline can help. To learn more, call and schedule your appointment today.
• Child Support
  A child faces the uncertainty of where they will live, who will primarily be responsible for them and most importantly, how they will maintain a close relationship with two people who have chosen to no longer be a part of each other’s lives. In order to protect children during this disruptive time, the state has outlined guidelines for parents to follow, ensuring that children will receive financial support to fulfill their basic needs. This is called child support.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Child custody is a legal arrangement between a parent and child, involving the child’s welfare and primary care, in light of a separation or divorce. Child custody often involves the child being with one parent more than the other, and can be one of the most emotional and delicate issues in a separation or divorce. Even if parents have joint custody of a child, sharing responsibilities and duties, the child will often live with one parent and visit with another or live with each parent on an alternate basis.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Spousal Support
  Spousal Support: Also called spousal maintenance, spousal support is money paid by one spouse to another to recognize a partner’s contribution to the marriage. It provides for support of basic needs during or after a divorce proceeding.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Creating a good estate plan includes thinking about difficult topics such as how you want to be treated towards the end of your life. Experienced attorney Kristin Kline handles all aspects of estate planning for clients in Houston, TX, and the surrounding area. Proper planning can provide you and your family with peace of mind and ensure your assets are properly protected and distributed.
• Wills
  In order to avoid unsolicited intervention from the courts or state, it is absolutely necessary to have a Will. Also called a Last Will and Testament, a Will can protect your family and property by: leaving your property to family members, friends, or organizations; naming an executor (someone who makes sure the terms of your will are carried out); naming a personal guardian to care for minor children or manage property that will be left to children; and more.
• Trusts
  Probate is the legal process that occurs after a person has died in order to settle their final business affairs. It is important to know that whether you had a will at the time of your death or not, your estate will be subject to probate. You can, however, avoid probate by setting up a living trust, which is a key aspect of wise estate planning. A living trust ensures that your affairs will be managed the way you intended, and it helps your family members avoid potential problems and conflicts after you are gone.
• Power of Attorney
  In order to choose someone to act in your place and make decisions for you, you will need to complete a legal document referred to as a power of attorney. A “durable†power of attorney means that the document will still stay in effect if you become incapacitated and unable to handle matters on your own. A medical power of attorney goes into effect when a person is unable to make decisions or consciously communicate their intentions regarding treatments to their physician.
• Probate