Houston Family Law & Personal Injury Lawyer
We exist to remove legal stress and protect your family’s future.
About Fritz Law
There are few events in your life that will be more stressful and more consequential than a legal dispute with your spouse. Our law firm exists to remove that stress and protect your family’s future.
Dedicated attorney Jessica Fritz provides legal representation to individuals involved in personal injury and bodily injury disputes across the expansive Houston, Texas region. With a legal career spanning back to 2008, Mrs. Fritz has been instrumental in securing rightful compensations for numerous individuals.
A simple text, email, or phone call connects you with a no-cost case assessment. Consultations are available through either a phone conversation or a virtual meeting. This process will offer you valuable insights into the nature of your case and your specific rights within your unique circumstances.
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Legal Expertise
We focus our practice on these specific areas of law
Divorce
We have the experience to handle the most complex divorces.
Property Division
We help establish priorities and get your fair share of the estate.
Child Custody
We secure favorable outcomes while prioritizing the needs of the children.
Adoptions
We help you have all the right documentation needed to present the final paperwork.
Car Accident
We put your case together that represents your best interests in court.
Impaired Accident
We conduct an independent investigation into your crashand secure the evidence necessary to prove your claims.
Motorcycle Accident
We deal with the insurance company on your behalf to be compensated for your loss.
18 Wheeler Accident
We work with all parties involved throughly investigating the fault for the crash.
Legal Expertise
We focus our practice on these specific areas of law
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In Texas?
Texas law requires a 60day “cooling off” period. Once the 60-day cooling off period has passed, a final decree of divorce may be presented to the Court for signature.
I Just Moved To Texas. Can I File For Divorce?
In order to be able to file for divorce in Texas, one or both spouses must have lived in the state of Texas for at least six months. Further, in order to be able to file in their county of residence, at least one spouse must have resided in that county for at least 90 days prior to filing for divorce.
How Will Assets Be Divided In A Texas Divorce?
Texas is one of nine states that is a community property jurisdiction. This means that any property that is acquired by either spouse during the marriage is equally owned by both spouses and is generally to a 50/50 ownership claim if they divorce.
How Is Debt Split In A Texas Divorce?
Debt is generally split equally between the spouses in Texas divorces. However, there are some exceptions to this general rule.
Can I Get Alimony In My Texas Divorce?
Texas has one of the narrowest alimony laws in the country. Alimony is actually referred to as “spousal support” in the Texas Family Code. One can generally qualify for spousal support in a Texas divorce if the parties have been married at least ten years and the person requesting support is unable to financially meet his or her basic needs.
Which Parent Gets Custody In Texas?
Texas parents are usually named Joint Managing Conservators of their child. This means that they share decision making about most issues concerning the child, including medical care and education.
How Much Will I Get In Child Support?
The Texas Attorney General sets out child support guidelines based on the noncustodial parent’s income and the amount of children for which that parent is required to pay support.
How Often Will I See My Child If I Am Divorced In Texas?
In Texas, visitation periods with the child are referred to a “possession and access”. A parent’s visitation schedule varies according to whether they are the custodial parent or the noncustodial parent. Texas has two statutory possession schedules for the noncustodial parent: standard and extended.
What Informatoin Should I Get After A Texas Car Accident?
You should always get important information from the other driver. Be sure get their names and contact information. It is a good idea to take pictures of their license plate, driver’s license, auto insurance card and car.
Should I Call The Police After A Texas Car Accident?
Calling the police is always a good idea after any type of vehicular accident. When a police officer responds to the crash, they often take down each driver’s information and later generate a crash report which states all the pertinent details regarding the Texas motor vehicle collision.
What Injuries Are Common After A Car Accident?
Common injuries after a car accident can often include:
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Head or back injuries
- Concussion
- Torn muscle
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
How Much Does A Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
Most personal injury attorneys will take this type of case on a contingency fee basis. This means that you don’t pay anything up front and the attorney only collects fees if you win.
The average personal injury lawyer in Texas charges anywhere from 25% to 45% of the final settlement amount. This depends on how much work the lawyer had to do on the case. For example, they typically charge less fees if the case settles in the prelitigation stage. If the lawyer is forced to file a lawsuit, then the percentage of fees they charge will go up.
How Much Is My Case Worth?
The value of a case varies according to the circumstances of the crash, parties involved, their insurance policy coverage and policy limits, the injuries sustained and the amount of medical bills incurred. It also depends on whether liability is clear or if fault can be attributed to you as well as the other driver.
What Does "Policy Limits" Mean?
Insurance policy limits are set according to the type of policy an insured purchases. The limit is the maximum amount of money that the insurance company would have to pay if their insured causes a crash and injures you. The minimum policy limits in Texas is $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident.
How Long Will It Take To Settle My Case?
The short answer to this question is that it can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to settle a Texas personal injury claim. The average across all personal injury cases is around 90 days.
What Is A Negligence Claim?
In Texas, drivers have a duty to of reasonable care when they are on the road. For example, drivers should not run red lights, text while driving or fail to yield the right of way. When a Texas driver fails to operate within the standard of reasonable care on a Texas road, they have breached their duty. If you suffered injuries due to the negligence of another driver, you have sustained damages for which that driver should be responsible. In other words, the negligent driver should be responsible for paying your medical bills (your damages).
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