Business Details
Dallas Family Law and Probate Attorney
The Law Offices of West Shelly B Atty provide comprehensive legal services specializing in family law and probate matters across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. With extensive experience in divorce, paternity, child custody, estate planning, and probate litigation, the firm prioritizes client advocacy and personalized legal strategies. Our team combines deep legal expertise with compassionate guidance to navigate complex family and estate issues efficiently.We maintain strong ethical standards while delivering tailored solutions that protect clients' interests and ensure compliance with Texas legal requirements. Our practice emphasizes clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and dedicated representation throughout all legal proceedings.
Services
Family Law
Probate Services
Estate Planning
Child Custody
Divorce Representation
Paternity Actions
Will Preparation
Guardianship Cases
Adoption Services
Legal Name Changes
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in Texas family law and probate matters
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique situation
- We maintain a proven track record of successful case outcomes in complex legal disputes
- Our office ensures direct attorney access and timely communication throughout your case
- We combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance during challenging life transitions
What people say
Highly recommended
Fantastic job
Trustworthy and ethical
Exceptional attorney
Professional and caring
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, paternity determinations, and support modifications. We provide strategic legal counsel for complex family matters including property division, alimony, and protective orders. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance during emotionally challenging situations.
Probate Services
We assist executors and beneficiaries with probate proceedings for estates with or without wills. Our services include will validation, heirship determinations, and estate administration compliance. We guide clients through Texas probate requirements while minimizing family conflicts and legal complications.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive legal frameworks including wills, trusts, and advance directives. We help clients establish medical powers of attorney, living wills, and guardianship arrangements to protect their wishes and loved ones' interests.
Child Custody
We represent clients in custody disputes, modification cases, and enforcement actions. Our practice focuses on developing parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights through legal advocacy and mediation services.
Divorce Representation
Our divorce practice handles contested and uncontested proceedings including property division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications. We provide strategic legal representation for complex asset division, business valuations, and high-conflict custody matters in Dallas County courts.
People
West Shelly B Atty
Attorney
West Shelly B Atty is a licensed Texas attorney specializing in family law and probate matters with over 20 years of legal experience. She provides dedicated representation for complex family disputes and estate matters while maintaining strong ethical standards.
Erminia Vargas
Paralegal and Office Manager
Erminia Vargas serves as paralegal and office manager with 20+ years of legal administration experience. She supports client cases with organizational expertise and provides direct client assistance throughout the legal process.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, adoption, and legal name changes throughout Texas.
Do you handle probate and estate planning matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive probate services and estate planning including will preparation, trust creation, and advance directives.
How do you approach complex custody cases?
We develop strategic legal approaches focused on children's best interests while protecting parental rights through mediation or litigation.
What areas do you serve?
Our practice serves Dallas County, Tarrant County, Collin County, and the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex region.
