Texas Family Law and Divorce Attorney

Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson

8202 N IH 35, Suite 490 San Antonio, Texas 78239 USA

 (210) 807-8130
 (210) 590-4705

www.ralphewilliamson.com
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Law Firm Overview

The Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson primarily practices in family law. When you walk into the Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson, you will know you've found a lawyer who will listen to your concerns, give you a realistic evaluation of the legal challenges you are facing, and represent you aggressively. Throughout your case, we will remain focused on resolving your legal problem quickly and cost-effectively, as we fight for the best possible outcome for your family.

Attorney Ralph E. Williamson is a former San Antonio businessman who applies a bottom-line approach to meeting your needs. We take a mature, thoughtful, businesslike approach to solving your legal problems. No two legal matters have ever been the same because no two families are the same. At our firm, we apply business experience and common-sense strategies to find the solution that works best for you. We simply don't believe that the answers found in law books and in classrooms will ever replace the benefits of real-life experience in the courtroom.

We are ready to work hard to help you resolve your legal matters in any of the following practice areas, as well as many other areas that affect individuals and families: criminal defense, DWI defense, family law, divorce and child custody matters, military divorce, estate planning, asset preservation and estate administration and probate court.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Assisted Reproduction, Domestic Partnerships

Practice Areas Description

- Family Law

Whether you are part of a traditional family or a nontraditional family, sometimes legal issues arise that need the attention of a knowledgeable family law attorney who brings sound, mature judgment to family situations. An experienced San Antonio family law lawyer, Ralph E. Williamson has been successfully practicing in all areas of family law for more than 13 years.

- Assisted Reproduction

When a married couple is unable to have a child for some reason or when a gay or lesbian couple wants to have a child, they sometimes turn to a surrogate for help in carrying a child through pregnancy and birth. Surrogacy makes the dream of having a child come true for many families or domestic partnerships who otherwise would not be able to have a child.

- Child Custody

Most parents want what is best for their children. Problems occur when they can't agree on what those best interests are. Custody battles in a divorce can have long-term effects on parents, children, and extended family. At the Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson, we help our clients understand the reality of the situation.

- Child Support & Visitation

Parents have an obligation to support their children. No matter what the difficulties are between the parents, the children need and deserve the active support of both parents. How is financial child support determined? San Antonio, Texas child support and visitation lawyer Ralph E. Williamson can help you understand your rights and obligations under Texas law.

- Stepparent and Grandparent Adoption

Whatever your reason for wanting to adopt a child, it is important to know that the best interest of the child will be the court's highest priority. An experienced attorney will understand that the adoption process can be highly emotional for all parties involved. Whether a stepparent or grandparent adoption, the overall process can be long and complicated, including waiting periods, legal paperwork and/or adoption hearings. Ralph E. Williamson will clearly explain and guide you through the entire adoption process.

- Divorce

San Antonio divorce lawyer Ralph E. Williamson brings the mature judgment of an experienced businessman and lawyer to each divorce case. At the Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson, we will listen carefully to your situation to understand the issues involved and your expectations. Divorce attorney Williamson will explain the law and the divorce process, and give you a realistic evaluation of what you can expect.

- Military, Overseas and Interstate Divorce

Getting a divorce is rarely a simple matter. Add the complications of long distances, and you will find an additional level of complexity. An American civilian working in China or Europe or a soldier stationed in Germany or Iraq may need to pursue a divorce action. Will they have to wait until they can get back to Texas? No, not if they have a Texas divorce lawyer who has experience handling interstate and international divorces.

- Paternity

So whose child is it anyway? If you find yourself questioning paternity of a child, it is important to contact an attorney who has the appropriate experience and knowledge. Often times, paternity claims are brought forth when parents are not married and there is a question of who the biological father is.

- Domestic Partnerships

Do you have questions concerning your legal rights in a domestic partnership? Contact an experienced attorney who can explain how to protect your rights in a domestic partnership? The Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson, in San Antonio, Texas will work with you and your partner to provide you with an explanation of your rights under Texas law and with legal solutions that meet your best interests.

- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

At the Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson in San Antonio, Texas, attorney Ralph E. Williamson will work with clients to draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements should property need to be divided. Prior to a marriage, or after a marriage in the case of a postnuptial agreement, a couple drafts an agreement on how they will divide their property, debts, income and expenses in the event the marriage ends in a divorce.

- Elder Law

With rising medical costs and long term health care, it is important to plan ahead. We offer sound legal advice and representation for questions pertaining to estate planning, living wills and powers of attorney, along with retaining a home and its assets. Attorney Ralph E. Williamson also knows the importance of making sure you or your loved one is properly taken care of, today and into the future.

- Criminal Defense

The Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson is a multi-practice law firm that places a focus on the legal issues that have the greatest impact on a family. When you or a member of your family faces criminal charges, make sure you have a lawyer who can bring calm to a difficult situation. Attorney Ralph Williamson is a former San Antonio businessman who knows that finding the right outcome for people charged with misdemeanor or felony charges often means seeking common-sense solutions at the prosecutor's office.

- Drug Crimes

If you or someone in your family is facing a drug charge, make no mistake: there is no such thing as a small drug offense in Texas. Prosecutors often look at the amount of marijuana or cocaine you were caught with, and have the authority to increase a misdemeanor possession charge to a felony for intent to distribute. Your lawyer will need experience working with police and prosecutors to make sure that you won't be facing a felony conviction that can have a serious impact under the Texas three strikes law.

- DWI Defense

DWI in Texas is a serious charge. At the Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson, we have the experience to handle everything about your criminal drunk driving charges, including fighting to protect your driving privileges at your license suspension hearing. From the moment you retain us to represent you, attorney Ralph Williamson will be standing up and fighting to help you protect your rights and your freedom. At our firm, you will never worry whether your attorney cares about your case. We will be there for you at every legal turn throughout your DUI case, making sure you are represented vigorously and helping you get the full protection of the law.

- Expungements and Sealing Records

Our firm works aggressively to help people build the strongest petition possible for expungement. In the event that an expungement isn't possible, we will also work toward helping you get your record sealed from public view. In many cases, this is just as effective, as future employers and credit institutions will not be able to make decisions on you based on a mistake in the past.

- Sexual Assault

Over the past several years, prosecutors throughout Texas have been under increasing pressure to press sexual assault or molestation charges against people who are alleged to have any type of unwanted contact with another person. Charges such as date rape and sexual assault have become among the most over-charged criminal offenses. What once may have been overlooked as brusque physical contact is now likely to result in third or second degree sexual assault.

- Family Violence

If you have been charged with domestic violence or are found in violation of a police protect order or a civil restraining order, the Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson will represent you vigorously to protect your rights. For more than a dozen years attorney Ralph Williamson has been working with police and prosecutors throughout central Texas to find common-sense solutions for people who have been charged with crimes relating to family violence.

- Contested Will Disputes and Probate Litigation

The Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson, in San Antonio, Texas, provides serious representation for beneficiaries involved in contested will litigation and disputes. We are skilled negotiators who strive to resolve issues in mediated settlements, before the key issues become costly court battles. For more than ten years, probate lawyer Ralph Williamson has been recognized for his experience and dedication to helping resolve probate matters for residents of communities throughout central Texas.

- Estate Administration

The Law Offices of Ralph E. Williamson, in San Antonio, Texas, has been helping families deal with the stressful final details of estates for more than ten years. Attorney Ralph Williamson is a former business operator who takes a business-like approach to the business of estate administration. When you meet with us to discuss your estate administration and the details of the testamentary will or trust, we will take the time to understand your family needs. Our experience has shown that disputes that often arise over the details of an estate can often be avoided by ensuring that all involved parties have a chance to communicate openly and honestly.

- Estate Planning

If you don't want the state to decide what happens to your property, then you need a will. San Antonio, Texas estate-planning lawyer Ralph E. Williamson helps families plan for end-of-life medical issues as well as issues involving retirement planning, property and child guardianship.

- Wills and Trusts

Having a legal testamentary will or trust drafted and on file with an attorney is an important way to ensure that when you die, your property will be distributed according to your wishes and not according to Texas law. For more than ten years, San Antonio, Texas, attorney Ralph Williamson has been helping families keep their success and assets in their families. Prior to becoming a licensed attorney in 1996, Mr. Williamson was a successful business operator. He now applies a businessman's approach to developing estate planning strategies that reduce the impact of inheritance taxes on your heirs and beneficiaries.

Attorneys

Mr. Ralph E. Williamson Attorney Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Family Law

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