The Law Office of Matt Sossi Offers Legal Services Regarding Divorce

• Is counseling necessary?
• Have you discussed the impact of divorce on your children?
• Are you interested in joining a divorce support group?
• What is Collaborative Law?
• What Information do I need to bring to the Attorney’s office?

Is counseling necessary?

Once you arrive at my office I presume that all efforts to reconcile have been attempted and exhausted. It would be in your best interest to contact a licensed marriage counselor prior to contacting an attorney if you believe there is a chance to reconcile your relationship. If you are a member of a church, your priest, pastor or rabbi would undoubtedly be willing to assist you in your efforts to reconcile your relationship.

Have you discussed the impact of divorce on your children?

If you have the ability to talk with your spouse prior to filing the divorce I think that is an attribute to both of you. If you and your spouse are willing to talk about how you will continue to parent after the divorce I would ask that you attempt to resolve your differences in writing by looking at
1. what periods of time each parent will have with the children,
2. what rights each parent will have to the children,
3. what monetary support should be paid in support of the children,
4. how health insurance will be provided for the children and
5. how uninsured expenses will be shared.

If you are unable to work out issues regarding your children you very well may want to meet with a licensed family counselor together to discuss what agreements can be reached prior to contacting an attorney. Your ability to cooperate with the other parent concerning the needs of your child will serve you and your children well after your divorce. For a quality resource review the parenting section of this site along with a referenced site linking to an actual parenting plan

Are you interested in joining a divorce support group?

I always think it best for a client to be close to family and friends when they are in the midst of divorce proceedings. It might also be in your best interest prior to filing divorce proceedings to join a divorce support group. If that is an option you are interested to look into, inquire at churches and/or on the internet for a group near your area.

What is Collaborative Law?

Collaborative law is a practice by which you and your spouse can attempt to mediate your differences through attorneys of your choosing. While the Law Office of Matt Sossi does not provide for you and your spouse to engage in the practice of collaborative law to resolve your dispute, you may wish to view the Texas collaborative law counsel’s web site at the following link::

What information do I need to bring to the Attorney's office?

When you are ready to make an appointment to come into the office, I would ask that you please bring in the following information: a. Credit Report: b. Blue Book Report on all vehicles owned by you and your spouse: c. Bexar County Appraisement Report on Realty owned by you and your spouse: d. Copies of any existing child support order that you or your spouse are affected by.

For Kids Sake
A parenting course that meets the requirements set forth by the
Bexar County district courts

Counseling Services

Family Violence Prevention Service, Inc.