An Experienced, Ethical And Zealous Galveston Family Law Attorney

Family law matters can be emotional and difficult because of the issues involved such as children, finances and assets. What is more, negotiations around legal issues should be made when the main parties might not be willing to listen to each other.

Attorney Eric Little has provided legal counsel and advocacy in various areas of family law for 25 years. At his firm, The Law Office of Eric R. Little in Galveston, he strives to provide accurate strategies to contribute to a favorable resolution of his clients’ legal issues to move forward. Even though some family issues can be solved through negotiation, he is also ready to protect the rights of his clients and their children in court if needed.

Responsive Family Law Guidance To Solve Your Issues

Mr. Little provides personalized legal counsel focused on providing straightforward solutions to families. He is a highly skilled and aggressive lawyer who is also a passionate fighter for the best interests of children.

Mr. Little’s services include, but are not limited to:

• Divorce: Detail-oriented legal guidance through high-asset and uncontested divorces, change of name, and other relevant issues.
• Child custody and modification: Experienced and practical legal assistance in conservatorship matters and further modification according to the child’s best interests.
• Collaborative family law: Effective legal counsel to work on resolutions of mutual agreement.
• Child abduction cases: Unique legal representation services at local, national and international levels at both civil and criminal instances. Mr. Little is one of the few lawyers in Texas to work on such types of cases.
• Termination and adoption: Compassionate and assertive legal advocacy through the complications implicit in the termination of parental rights and adoption actions.
• Domestic violence: Knowledgeable legal representation to protect your loved ones and your rights. Mr. Little also provides seasoned legal advocacy for individuals facing charges of domestic violence.

Mr. Little has a varied legal background that includes both family legal issues and criminal defense. This combination of practice areas is incredibly useful when it comes to domestic violence cases and other issues. He understands how to navigate the justice system and the family court system, even when they overlap. You can discuss your concerns with him and make informed decisions knowing your rights and alternatives.

Standing Up For Your Custodial Rights

A conservatorship (child custody) dispute can throw your life and that of your child into disarray. You stand to lose the most important part of your life: your time with your child. It is crucial that you do not give up your parental rights without standing up for yourself. When you need the help of an attorney who is prepared to stand up for your rights assertively, you can turn to Mr. Little. His goal is to protect the children’s best interests through a common-sense approach.

As an experienced lawyer, he can help you with conservatorship matters such as:

• Conservatorship (child custody)
• Parenting time
• Parenting schedules
• Post-decree modifications
• Kidnapping
• Order enforcement
• Child abuse and domestic abuse

When it comes to getting a fair custody arrangement or modifying your existing order, Mr. Little will not hesitate to go to trial if your co-parent is not cooperating. As a trial-tested litigator, he has won many cases in court for Texas mothers, fathers, grandparents and stepparents.

Protecting You And Your Children’s Rights In Abduction Cases

Nothing could feel more terrifying than knowing that your child has been kidnapped. Texas has an alarmingly high rate of child abductions. Most of these involve people related to the child such as their mother, father, stepparent or grandparent.

In this terrifying scenario, attorney Little is the help you need. He is one of the few attorneys in the Galveston County area who handles child kidnapping cases at the local, state, federal and international levels. There is no area of child abduction law that he does not understand thoroughly. If your co-parent or someone else has abducted your child, you can trust that he will work tirelessly until they are safe in your arms.

He can assist you with any and all issues you face, including those triggered by:

• The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
• The Hague Convention
• Texas Penal Code 25.03 – Interference with Child Custody
• Custody order enforcement
• Emergency court orders

Mr. Little provides honest answers – even if the news is not good. If you do not understand an aspect of the law, he will explain it to you frankly. From investigating your child’s whereabouts to working with the court system, he will be at your side until your child is home safely.

When Loving Family Members Face Abduction Charges

Many parents do not realize that it is against the law to relocate out-of-state with a child unless they have a court order. Sometimes, a grandparent might take their grandchild on an out-of-state vacation only to return and face felony charges. Whatever your circumstances, if you find yourself facing criminal charges involving child abduction, you must act immediately to protect yourself.

If you have been accused of child abduction, Mr. Little is also a skillful criminal defense attorney who will shield you from the harsh justice system and uphold your parental rights. His rare combination of criminal law and family law experience, plus knowledge of child abduction law, makes him a crucial ally in your fight against the justice system.

Legal Help For Situations Involving Domestic Abuse

People who have suffered domestic violence from a romantic partner or other family member have an ally in Eric R. Little. He represents clients who have survived terrifying incidents of abuse. As a practical yet compassionate attorney, he can help you navigate the court system to protect you from your abuser.

He also understands that miscommunication and misunderstanding can sometimes escalate into allegations of domestic violence. As a seasoned defense attorney, he can also help you if someone has accused you of domestic violence. If you have children, he can help you avoid losing custody of them due to abuse accusations.

What Does Texas Consider Domestic Violence?

The Texas Penal Code defines domestic violence as a physical attack against a relative, member of the household, current romantic partner or past romantic partner. Domestic violence includes:

• Causing bodily injury, whether deliberately or recklessly
• Threatening another person with bodily injury
• Making physical contact, whether deliberately or recklessly, that the victim would reasonably find provocative

The criminal justice system takes charges of violence very seriously. Defendants could face charges ranging from a Class C misdemeanor to a first-degree felony.

Seek Help From A Reliable Texas Family Lawyer; Free Consultations

Nothing is more important to Eric R. Little than your family and your rights. Discuss your legal needs and concerns with him in a free initial consultation. Call him at 409-203-7803 or fill out this online form to schedule your in-person or virtual appointment.