Competence with large marital estates, complex property, and contested custody

Short Carter Morris is a Houston firm of seven lawyers practicing family law exclusively. Committed to helping people facing difficult family challenges, they handle a wide range of family law matters statewide, with many clients from southeast Texas and the greater Houston area.

This firm offers the highest standard of legal service and is always dedicated, diligent, and responsive to your legal needs. The attorneys have extensive experience in family law matters, including high-net-worth divorce, complex property division, Collaborative Divorce, child custody, and modifications.

The firm's attorneys passionately defend your financial and parental rights. What sets them apart is their experience in divorce cases involving large marital estates, complex property issues, and contested custody disputes. And nothing is more important to them than your children's best interests.

The experienced lawyers you need for your divorce

Attorney J. Lindsey Short, Jr., one of the firm's founders, has more than 40 years of family law experience and has been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1980. He is a past-president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and his peers chose to include him among The Best Lawyers in America for twenty years. Worth Magazine named Short one of The Top Ten Divorce Lawyers in the United States, and Texas Monthly has named him a Super Lawyer since its inception.

Short works with a team of family law attorneys recognized by the legal community for their results and dedication. Patricia Carter and Adam Morris are also certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. As experienced negotiators and litigators, they actively pursue your best interests.

A successful track record in complex property division

It's important in any divorce to hire an experienced lawyer familiar with Texas law and court procedures. With complex property division, it's critical. Short Carter Morris has extensive experience with large marital estates and complex property issues.

Among the areas of asset division they are experienced in are: division of retirement funds, investment assets, separate property vs. community property disputes, high-net-worth divorce, complex tracing issues, hidden assets, alimony packages in divorce agreements, and retirement accounts and other employee funds.

Highly respected negotiators and trial attorneys

Whether you need quality representation in the negotiation of your financial settlement or a strong advocate to fight for your custody rights, the attorneys at Short Carter Morris can help. They have successfully resolved many clients' financial and custody disputes through negotiation. In cases that cannot be resolved by agreement, their experienced trial lawyers are always ready to effectively argue on your behalf.

Through a firm and assertive approach to negotiations, the firm has achieved quality results for many clients while avoiding the cost and anxiety of divorce litigation. In cases that do require trial, they're always fully prepared to argue effectively on behalf of the people to a judge or jury.

For more information, or to book an appointment with these Texas divorce lawyers, please contact:

1177 West Loop S., Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77027

9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Phone: (713) 626-3345
Fax: (713) 759-9650
Website: www.shortcartermorris.com

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FAQs:

• "I am worried that my spouse will try to hide assets from me. How can I be sure I get a fair share of the business and other assets?"
• "If I file for divorce, how can I protect certain assets (family heirlooms, etc.) from my ex?"
• "What information do I need to bring to an initial consultation with my divorce lawyer?"
• "Can I fire my divorce lawyer? How? Under what circumstances?"