Houston Attorney Luis Midence

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
University of Texas at Austin
LAW SCHOOL:
South Texas College of Law
ATTORNEY SINCE:
2003
STATES ADMITTED:
Texas
PRACTICE AREAS:
Family Law

Family Law Attorney Luis Midence attended Law School at South Texas College of Law. Prior to Law School he worked for Senator John Whitmire of Houston (chair of criminal justice committee in the State Legislature). He obtained his Juris Doctor in 2003 and was admitted to practice law in the State of Texas. Luis has handled family law matters including all aspects of Divorce and Legal Separation, Complex Division of Property, Division of Business Assets, Preparation of Prenuptial Agreements, Interstate Divorces, Prosecution and Defense of Restraining Orders, Prosecution and Defense of Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Prosecution and Defense of Anti-harassment orders, Preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Representation in Paternity Matters, Mediation of Paternity and Divorce Matters, Handling Third party Custody Actions, Obtaining and Defending Requests for Spousal Maintenance, Arguing Jurisdiction and Venue Cases, and Handling No Contest Divorces. Luis Midence has been practicing Family Law since 2004. This means he has extensive experience in this area of law, and can provide you with a well-prepared, dynamic representation in these areas. Luis personally selects all of his cases and provides personal representation to each client. Every Family Law matter is unique in some way; by personally getting to know you and your situation, Luis can provide legal advice that is specifically tailored to helping you meet your goals. Luis understands that Family Law matters represent tremendous personal anxiety. These matters have long-term implications financially, emotionally and professionally. They impact us at our deepest levels. At Midence & Skillern it is our job to handle the stress, put your mind at ease and restore your life to normalcy as quick as possible.

Attorney's Videos

A large part of my husband's income is cash and is never reported. How do I ensure I get what I deserve?
Divorce Law

Am I considered legally divorced in Texas if my marriage was annulled?
Divorce Law

Am I still obligated to pay child support while my 18-year-old child takes a year off from high school?
Child Support Law

At what age is child support terminated in Texas for a handicapped child who is unable to be gainfully employed?
Child Support Law

Can a spouse prevent a court from granting a divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

Can an out of state divorce be enforced in Texas?
Divorce Law

Can child support be reduced in Texas if I remarry and have more children with my new wife?
Child Support Law

Can I go back to my maiden name after my divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

Can I lower my child support payments in Texas if I spend more time with my kids?
Child Support Law

Can I make my husband repay the money he cleaned out of my bank account?
Divorce Law

Can I oppose a divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

Can I represent myself in family court in Texas?
Divorce Law

Can my child's father be ordered to pay for my child's college education in Texas?
Child Support Law

Can my ex-spouse make me pay for a private school for our child in Texas?
Child Support Law

Can my spouse tell me that I cannot see my kids?
Divorce Law

Do I have to pay alimony in a divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

Do I have to share my pension after my Texas divorce?
Divorce Law

Do I pay my spouse directly for child support in Texas?
Child Support Law

Does a divorce or annulment need to be filed in the same state the marriage was in?
Divorce Law

How are assets split in a divorce?
Divorce Law

How are child care expenses divided in Texas?
Child Support Law

How can child support be changed in Texas?
Child Support Law

How can I get support when I cannot even locate my ex-spouse?
Child Support Law

How can I keep my spouse from selling property before we divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

How do I choose a divorce attorney in Texas?
Divorce Law

How do I find a good divorce mediator in Texas?
Divorce Law

How do I get divorce by default in Texas?
Divorce Law

How do I get my child support increased in Texas?
Child Support Law

How do I protect my credit when going through divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

How do mediating spouses protect their legal rights in Texas?
Divorce Law

How does collaborative divorce work in Texas?
Divorce Law

How does the court hear evidence for a default divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

How is annulment different from divorce?
Divorce Law

How is child support calculated in Texas?
Child Support Law

How is collaborative divorce different from litigation in Texas?
Divorce Law

How long does it take for a divorce to be final in Texas?
Divorce Law

How will collaborative divorce affect my children?
Divorce Law

I am getting a divorce. Do I need to hire an attorney?
Divorce Law

I want a divorce, but our house is underwater. How do we handle this?
Divorce Law

If a father terminates his parental rights, does he still have to pay child support in Texas?
Child Support Law

If I ask for a divorce and move out, do I still have to pay the rent and bills on that place?
Divorce Law

If I get joint custody, will I still have to pay child support in Texas?
Child Support Law

If I start dating someone before my divorce is final, can it be use against me?
Divorce Law

In a collaborative divorce in Texas, will I still go to court?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, will I have to pay for my spouse's attorney?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, how long does mediation last?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, how do I reply to the petition?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, how do I prove ownership of the dog?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, does the mediator meet with the spouses separately or together?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, can we decide ourselves how to divide our property?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, can I use my spouse's affair against them?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, what is a petition?
Divorce Law

In my Texas divorce case, what are the alternatives to going to court?
Divorce Law

Is child support the same as alimony?
Child Support Law

Is collaborative divorce expensive?
Divorce Law

Is it necessary to legally terminate child support at age 18, or does it happen automatically in Texas?
Child Support Law

Is my spouse entitled to a portion of my business in Texas?
Divorce Law

Is there a minimum child support amount in Texas that my ex-spouse should have to pay, whether or not they are working?
Child Support Law

Is there a right to a jury trial in divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

Must the children be covered by health insurance?
Child Support Law

My husband and I are getting divorced and he wants to relinquish his parental rights. How can we do this?
Divorce Law

My spouse is cheating on me and I want a divorce. What are my rights?
Divorce Law

My spouse just asked for a divorce. What do I do first in Texas?
Divorce Law

My spouse lost their job and stopped paying child support. What do I do?
Child Support Law

What are grounds for an annulment in Texas?
Divorce Law

What are grounds for divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

What are the advantages of choosing a collaborative divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

What are the most common financial mistakes made during divorce?
Divorce Law

What determines how much child support I have to pay in Texas?
Child Support Law

What if I need child support while the divorce is still in process in Texas?
Divorce Law

What is a fault divorce?
Divorce Law

What is a marital settlement agreement in a divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

What is child support?
Child Support Law

What is collaborative divorce?
Divorce Law

What is the difference between community and non-community property in Texas?
Divorce Law

What papers do I need when I start a divorce case in Texas?
Divorce Law

When parents are not divorced yet, can one parent move with the children out of Texas?
Divorce Law

Who can seek a child support modification in Texas?
Child Support Law

Who is going to pay for my child's daycare in Texas?
Child Support Law

Who should consider collaborative divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

Why should divorcing couples consider mediation in Texas?
Divorce Law

Will I get to keep my house, car, and property after my divorce in Texas?
Divorce Law

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Midence & Skillern, PLLC
http://www.mytexasdivorceattorneys.com

701 North Post Oak, Suite 207
Houston, Texas 77024

(713) 568-7528

About Our Firm

Midence & Skillern is a local office of Houston divorce lawyers serving all of the Greater Houston area. We focus our representation on Divorce and Child Custody. Divorce is an emotional situation that can wreak havoc on your life. At Midence & Skillern we approach all family law matters with compassion and understanding, never forgetting to aggressively protect your rights and do what is right for your family. Our team of Houston divorce lawyers is energetic, knowledgeable and aggressive in protecting your rights under Houston divorce law.

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