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Aleta Peacock
Law Office of Aleta Peacock
702 Chestnut Street
Suite 201
Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: (512) 308-9094 | Fax: (512) 852-4453
http://www.bastropcountylawyer.com
Family Lawyer in Bastrop, TX- Free Initial Consultation
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
Family law cases including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, property divisions, grandparent rights, terminations/adoptions, marital agreements, and same sex partner issues.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Foster Care
- Paternity
- State Child Protection
- Visitation
- Common Law Marriage
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Student Rights
- Teacher Abuse
- Special Education
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Nursing Homes
- Powers of Attorney
- Advanced Health Care Directive
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Proxy
- Tax Planning
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Grandparent Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
Family law cases including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, property divisions, grandparent rights, terminations/adoptions, marital agreements, and same sex partner issues.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
- Child Support
- Custody/Visitation Rights
- Delinquent Support Payments
- Division of Property
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
- Restraining Orders
- Uncontested Divorce
- Collaborative Law
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
Bar Admissions
TX, May 1996
Bar Number: 00795580
Other Court Admissions
Licensed in 1996 to practice law in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas.
Association Memberships
State Bar of Texas Family Law Section, and Collaborative Institute of Texas.
Continuing Education
Each year, I attend continuing legal education seminars on a variety of Family Law topics, Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Law.
Example Cases
Complex custody litigation, marital agreements, marital property divisions, child support enforcement, and divorce.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
University of Houston
City:
Houston
State:
TX
Year:
1991
Honors:
Magna Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
Professional Writing
Degree:
Doctor of Juris Prudence
School:
University of Houston Law Center
City:
Houston
State:
TX
Year:
1995
Focus and Accomplishments:
Family Law and Moot Court.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Texas
Firm Focus and History
At the Law Office of Aleta Peacock, we are 100 percent committed to family law matters. As a result, we are not distracted by practicing in other areas of the law. When you are one of our clients, you will always feel supported and informed. In short, we are a team, and our approach is to ensure that you are fully informed about every aspect of your case. You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the strategic planning and preparation of your case.
Before opening my practice to Bastrop, Texas in May of 2009, I practiced Family Law in Houston and Austin.
Previous Employment Summary
My former careers include real estate sales broker and software consulting.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It's very important for clients to have a fundamental understanding of what's involved in the legal process before undertaking a Family Law matter. I provide my clients with information and resources, and then we discuss their legal options, including the Collaborative process, Mediation, and Litigation. I encourage them to ask questions. I believe that managing expectations in this way eases our client’s fears and anxieties.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Due to liability issues, I am reluctant to offer legal opinions on documents that prospective clients have prepared themselves for use in the legal system. I offer a free initial consultation with prospective clients to discuss why I believe hiring a Family Law attorney to draft their documents, among other things, offers them the best protection.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Clients are often surprised to learn that filing a document at the courthouse is only the beginning step of a sometimes very long and complicated legal process. I try to carefully explain all the required steps and deadlines in the process, describe the appropriate legal documents that should be filed on their behalf, and identify some of the potential legal pitfalls along the way. It has been my experience that most clients are appreciative of this information and quickly realize why having a professional to represent them is so critical in Family Law matters.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I've wanted to be a lawyer since I was a small child. I still believe it's a noble profession and a great way to help people and their families.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My life experience as a wife, mother, grandmother, and divorced woman is what makes me a better Family Lawyer. I have been there. I have personally experienced the pain and sadness of a family breaking up. And I have also represented many families in the legal system to find a way to move forward after Divorce with their dignity and respect still intact.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I have a passion for helping families navigate the legal system. I enjoy making a difference in people's lives and seeing them move forward in a positive way after encountering some difficult times in a family law case. There's nothing more rewarding than knowing you helped a child by helping his or her parents realize how and why that child must be the primary concern of the Court in a family law case.
What do you like best about your career?
I like the freedom and flexibility of working with couples and families to provide them with creative solutions to help them reach their goals.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, so all of my clients deal directly with me. I personally return all client phone calls, and keep my clients updated on the status of their cases.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a problem solver. I understand that not everything works for everyone, and that people are unique, and so are their circumstances. I am able to help clients navigate the legal system in a variety of ways to meet their goals -- whether through the Collaborative process, Mediation, or Litigation. And I am good at finding creative solutions for couples in otherwise contentious areas -- such as property divisions, access schedules for their children, and relocation issues. Most people just want the legal process to "be over" so that they can feel good and return to their lives in a positive way. I help them get there.
Personal Interests:
Genealogy, gardening, cooking, and entertaining my cat and dog.
Fax
(512) 852-4453
Office Hours
Monday through Friday, by appointment only.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I do not represent clients on a fixed-fee basis in Family Law matters. Due to the adversarial nature of these cases, it's very difficult to adequately predict how other parties will respond during the litigation process, which makes estimating fixed fees practically impossible.
Hourly Rates
My rates are competitive for my community; and rates may vary slightly, depending on the nature of the case.
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer free one hour initial consultations.
Typical Retainer
The amount of retainer required depends on the complexity of the case. For example, an uncontested divorce would have a much lower retainer fee than a fully litigated child custody matter. Any unused retainer is fully refunded to the client at the end of their case.
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