Representing clients in Dallas-Fort Worth and the surrounding areas, DePlaza & O'Connor is a highly regarded law firm with the capacity to serve clients' complex needs. Our work includes the resolution of difficult issues that sometimes arise during the dissolution of a marriage. They involve complex property division problems, as well as allegations of serious parental shortcomings — domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse, child abuse or neglect, obstruction of child custody and visitation, and child support commitments that have gone into default.
At our Plano, Texas, law firm, family law attorney Laurence DePlaza has earned a reputation for effectively handling these difficult issues. DePlaza is board certified** in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is AV rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer rating system and has been listed in Texas Super Lawyers magazine.
Please follow the links below to learn about our work in diverse areas of family law. If you do not see a matter listed, we urge you to contact us to speak directly with an attorney about your needs. Our practice is always evolving, and we do not hesitate to take on matters involving complex facts and novel legal issues:
- Child custody and visitation after a divorce or as part of a paternity proceeding
- Child support and paternity, helping protect fathers' rights in matters affecting their children
- Complex property division involving multiple investments, multiple accounts in Texas, throughout the United States and internationally, closely held businesses, retirement accounts and hidden assets
- Divorce litigation and mediation
- Divorce planning, helping clients implement cost-effective strategies that protect their financial interests and minimize stress
- Enforcement of existing court orders
- Grandparents' rights after the loss of a child or in the event that grandchildren are not receiving proper care
- Mediation, resolving divorce issues through alternate dispute resolution methods
- Modification of existing court orders after a divorce
- Pro-athlete divorce, helping high-profile celebrities manage their professional reputations
- Same-sex custody/domestic partnerships, helping gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered clients resolve family law issues that affect them
- Tracing hidden assets and dividing marital assets equitably
- Using experts in divorce litigation: often, bringing in the right experts can make a critical difference in a divorce case
Contact a Dallas-Area Family Law Firm
No matter what your family law problem might involve, we think you'll appreciate our close communication, honest advice and energetic approach to your situation. Contact us in Plano, Texas, to learn more about how we can help you. You may call us at 972-380-4222 or toll free at 866-491-2675 to schedule a consultation with a divorce attorney serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Consultations are confidential and at no obligation.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings evaluate two categories--legal ability and general ethical standards.
**Not every attorney in the firm is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
