Our Services - Joel Bennett Law

Family Law

The firm's family law practice provides services to individuals and to families in handling the very personal and emotional issues inherent in family law disputes. Our attorneys have seasoned experience in this area, which encompasses not only marriage dissolution, but the parent-child relationship and property division. Our services include the following:

Divorce litigation
Child Custody and Conservatorship litigation
Child Visitation Arrangements
Grandparent and Non-Parent Visitation with Children
Paternity and Termination of Parental Rights
Community Property Divisions
Separate Property Characterization
Adoption
Spousal Support
Regulation of Child Support through County Systems as well as the Texas Attorney General
Domestic Violence Concerns
Mediation of Disputes and Collaborative Negotiations

Immigration Law

Our attorneys and Immigration Section staff represent individuals and families before the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as well as in various courts to handle matters affecting immigration status. We prepare visa and citizenship applications while giving our clients the personal assistance needed to satisfy language, civic education and interview requirements before the USCIS. Our attorneys’ experience in family and criminal law contributes to the efficient handling of immigration cases involving divorce or adoption as well as probation or criminal convictions. We handle a wide range of immigration matters which include the following:

Family immigration issues including divorce, child custody, and adoption
Family-based Consulate Process
Family-based Adjustment of Status
Employment-based Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of Status involving criminal convictions, and probation
Consulate Process involving criminal convictions, and probation
Naturalization Process involving criminal convictions, and probation
Removal of Conditional Status
Removal of Conditional Status Waivers
Replacement and renewal of lawful permanent resident visa
Entrepreneur visa
Investor visa
Hardship waivers
Deportation/Removal Hearings
Applications to obtain U.S. Citizenship/Naturalization
Assist clients in satisfying language, civic education, and USCIS interview requirements
Attend all interviews at USCIS regional office for Adjustment of Status, and Citizenship/Naturalization interviews

Wills, Probate, and Administration of Estates

In this area, our attorneys assist clients in preparation of wills and estate planning documents, reviewing and modifying these documents, as well as support the family in handling the estate of a family member who has passed. We are focused on carrying out each client’s wishes with respect to family, friends, foundations and charities. Our attorneys are a source of support, stability, and advice during the difficult process of handling a loved one’s estate. The following issues are commonly handled by our firm:

Preparation of Wills, Codicils
Preparation of Durable Power of Attorney and Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Preparation of Directives to Physicians or “Living Wills”
Preparation and Structuring of Trusts
Determination of Heirship Proceedings
Genealogical research to Determine Heirship
Probate of Wills
Administration of Estates and Representation of Executors / Administrators
Guardianship for Minors and Incapacitated Adults
Life Insurance Issues and Claims

Criminal Law

As a former county prosecutor, Senior Attorney Joel Bennett has an extensive experience in handling criminal matters including misdemeanor and felony charges. Mr. Bennett’s unique experience has developed his expertise in criminal cases involving drug and alcohol abuse. His focus on drug-related cases has also led to his service as Judge of the Travis County Drug Diversion Court. Our firm is uniquely equipped to handle criminal case prosecutions and defense including the following:

Misdemeanors
Felony
Specialty in drug-related cases such as DWI or possession of controlled substances
Family law cases involving drug abuse
Property disputes
Family Violence
Resident Alien / Immigrant deportation

Family Law

Immigration Law

Wills, Probate, and Administration of Estates

Criminal Law

Joel B. Bennett, P.C.