Merritt Law
About
Merritt Law, located in Austin, TX, has been serving families since 1996. Founded by Chris Merritt, a board-certified family law specialist, the firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of divorce, child custody, and more. With a strong focus on maintaining parent-child relationships post-divorce, Merritt Law represents clients in child support disputes and other related matters. The firm's expertise extends to premarital and postnuptial agreements, adoptions, annulment, and alimony. Merritt Law prides itself in offering innovative legal counsel and empowering clients to make informed decisions during difficult times.
Specialties
Family members involved
Self, Siblings, Parents, Husband / Wife (domestic partner), Children, Grandparents, Extended family
Area of law
Child custody / child support, Divorce or legal separation, Prenuptial agreement, Domestic violence, Adoption and surrogacy, Spousal Support or Alimony, Other family matters
Location and hours
Merritt Law
1201 Rio Grande St Ste 200
Austin, TX 78701-1750
Mon
Tue
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Work Experience
Attorney and Owner
Merritt Law
1996 - Present
Education
Texas Tech University School of Law
1988
Baylor University School of Law
2021
St. Marys University School of Law
1996
St Edward's University
1992
St. Mary's University School of Law
1995
St. Mary's University
1995
The University of Texas At Austin
1991
St. Marys University School of Law
1996
St Edward's University
Marketing
1992
St. Marys University School of Law
1995
St. Mary's University
1995
The University of Texas At Austin
1991
Associations & Affiliations
Williamson County Bar Association
Member
Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
Member
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
Austin Family Law Advocates
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
Member
Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section
Past Chair
Publications
Travis County Bar Association Bench Bar
Post Divorce Tax Issues
2004
People's Law School
Grandparent's Rights
2002
Speaking Engagements
State Bar of Texas - Family Law Essentials
Jurisdictional Jepardy
2010
State Bar of Texas Family Law Essentials
Exploring Employment Plans and Benefits, Drafting QDRO's
2010
State Bar of Texas - Family Law Essentials
Evidence and Discovery
2009
Travis County Bar Association Bench Bar Conference
Post Divorce Tax Issues, I Have to Pay What?
2004
People's Law School
Grandparent's Rights
2002
Services offered
Divorce Lawyer
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers
Contract Attorney
Family Law Attorney