Business Details
Trusted Family Law Attorney in Lufkin, TX
Law Office Of Kaye M Alderman is a dual board-certified family law and child welfare law attorney with over 20 years of experience in East Texas. Our practice focuses on guiding clients through complex family law matters including divorce, child custody, adoption, and collaborative law. We combine extensive legal expertise with compassionate representation, prioritizing the best interests of families and children. Our team includes board-certified professionals and experienced paralegals dedicated to thorough case preparation and personalized service.We serve clients across 11 East Texas counties from our Lufkin office, maintaining strong community ties and professional leadership roles in legal organizations. Our commitment extends beyond courtrooms through active participation in legal education initiatives and client follow-up support. We emphasize transparency, ethical practice, and comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Adoption
Collaborative Law
Mediation
Termination
Modification
Visitation
Enforcement
Highlights and features
- Dual board-certified in Family Law and Child Welfare Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Over 20 years of experience handling complex family law cases in East Texas
- Specialized training in collaborative law and mediation techniques
- Serving 11 East Texas counties with localized legal expertise
- Proven track record of successful jury trial outcomes in custody cases
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Family Law)
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Child Welfare Law)
What people say
Highly recommend
Best attorney
Successful trial outcome
Thorough research
Compassionate representation
Services
Divorce
Our divorce practice addresses both contested and uncontested separations with strategic legal guidance. We help clients navigate property division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications under Texas community property laws. Our team prepares comprehensive case strategies for courtroom advocacy while exploring settlement options to minimize conflict.
Child Custody
We handle complex custody arrangements including sole custody, joint managing conservatorship, and emergency custody orders. Our approach focuses on children's best interests while protecting parental rights through thorough case preparation and evidence collection.
Child Support
Our child support services cover initial order establishment, enforcement actions, and modification requests. We ensure compliance with Texas guidelines while addressing unique circumstances affecting support calculations and collection.
Adoption
We guide clients through all adoption types including stepparent, relative, and non-relative adoptions. Our services cover termination proceedings, home studies, and court representation to establish legal parent-child relationships under Texas law.
Collaborative Law
Our collaborative law practice offers out-of-court solutions for family disputes through structured negotiations. We facilitate cooperative resolutions while maintaining client advocacy, avoiding traditional litigation's adversarial nature and costs.
People
Law Office Of Kaye M Alderman
Attorney at Law
Dual board-certified family law attorney with over 20 years experience in East Texas. Former president of Angelina County Bar Association and active member of Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. Maintains leadership roles in legal education initiatives.
Ally Petersen
Associate Attorney
Family law attorney licensed in 2024 with focus on child welfare cases. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Christian University and Texas A&M University School of Law. Specializes in thirteen-county East Texas jurisdiction.
Tiffani Hatcher
Office Manager
Paralegal and office manager since 1999 with Summa Cum Laude degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Combines organizational leadership with client-focused support in family law case management.
Angie Lackey
Family Law Paralegal
Board-certified family law paralegal providing specialized support in custody and divorce cases. Maintains advanced understanding of Texas family law procedures and documentation requirements.
Gracie Stewart
Paralegal
Legal assistant supporting complex family law cases with document preparation, client communication, and case management functions. Works closely with attorneys on multi-county jurisdictional requirements.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, collaborative law, mediation, and related family law matters across East Texas.
Which counties do you serve?
Our practice covers Angelina, Cherokee, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler counties.
What makes your firm different?
We combine dual board certification, 20+ years of experience, and personalized service with thorough case preparation and client follow-up support.
Do you handle complex custody cases?
Yes, we represent clients in complex custody disputes including interstate cases, non-parent custody, and termination proceedings.
Can you assist with adoption processes?
We handle all adoption types including stepparent, relative, and non-relative adoptions with comprehensive legal guidance.
What payment options are available?
Please contact our office directly to discuss billing arrangements and payment options tailored to your specific case needs.