Same Sex Custody Lawyer in Dallas, TX

Same Sex Custody Overview

Child custody matters involving same-sex couples are complex and are breaking new legal ground. How do the courts resolve child custody issues when parents do not necessarily have legal rights to their children under Texas family law? How does one legally define what is a "parent" in regard to same-sex custody issues? What happens custody-wise when a birth mom who has been artificially inseminated and her same sex partner dissolve their partnership?

Lawyers Experienced in Handling Same-Sex Custody Legal Concerns in Texas

At the law firm of O'Neil & Attorneys Family Law, in Dallas, Texas, we represent same-sex couples who are encountering same-sex custody questions such as these. We are an experienced family law firm with attorneys skilled in complex family law and child custody questions and concerns.

Our founding Dallas attorney, Michelle May O'Neil, has handled numerous cases in this area of the law, including an appellate case that she won that set the standard for filing suits on behalf of nonparents and their rights with regard to non-biological children (Court of Appeals of Texas versus In the Interest of M.K.-V a Child No. 05-08-00568-CV).

Ms. O'Neil has extensive experience as a family law attorney, having built over 17 years of courtroom experience as both a trial court attorney and an appellate advocate. She has published numerous cases as lead or co-lead counsel and has been featured in the media for her work. She has authored publications that include "All About Texas Law and Kids" (2009) and "Basics of Texas Divorce Law (2010). Her blog addresses same sex-custody issues and features articles written about her work in this area of the law: http://www.dallastxdivorce.com/articles/glbt-issues

O'Neil Attorneys in Dallas, Texas, represents clients in cities, including Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Addison, Denton, Fort Worth, McKinney and other communities throughout Dallas County, Tarrant County, Denton County and Collin County.

Other Frequent Case Types

• Business Valuation and Divorce in Dallas, TX
• Family Law Appeals in Dallas, TX

Areas of Practice

• Same Sex Custody
• Family Law