Atty. Jelena Kovacevic
Family law is the most personal and emotionally charged area of the law. Preparing for a divorce, custody dispute or even the negotiation of a premarital agreement can be incredibly draining, both physically and mentally.
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Jelena Kovacevic is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Stout Law Firm, PLLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, real estate, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Texas (2009), U.S. District Court Eastern District f Texas (2009), U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas (2009), and U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas (2009). Educated at Texas Tech School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Family law is the most personal and emotionally charged area of the law
- Preparing for a divorce, custody dispute or even the negotiation of a premarital agreement can be incredibly draining, both physically and mentally
- Jelena is client-focused and understands that each case, like each client, is different
- Her approach is to provide every client with personalized attention throughout each step of their case
- Jelena’s practice is devoted to all areas of family law
- She assists clients through complex divorce matters, high-asset property division, and contested custody litigation
- Throughout her practice, Jelena has worked with professional athletes, high-net-worth individuals, professionals, and stay-at-home parents
- Despite her extensive trial experience, she understands the negative financial and emotional impact that litigation can have on a family
- With her training in collaborative law, Jelena prefers to focus on creative solutions through the mediation process when possible
- Jelena is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (a designation earned by less than 7% of lawyers)
- She earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University in 2006 and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Texas Tech University in 2009
- She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in November 2009
- Prior to joining The Stout Law Firm, Jelena worked with some of the most accomplished family lawyers in Texas
- In addition to practicing at VernerBrumley while living in Dallas, Texas, she most recently was a Partner at the Houston office of Jenkins & Kamin, LLP. Awards and Accolades 2021 “Texas Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters 2019 “Texas Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters Publications and Presentations Appeared on THINK, NPR March 18, 2014 “Divorce (Without the Court)” https://think.kera.org/2014/03/18/divorce-without-the-court/ Author of “If You’re Heading for the Big D, and I Don’t Mean Dallas…” article in the October 2015 issue of the Dallas Bar Association’s Headnotes Co-Author of “Child Custody Evaluation Bill-Drafting of the Orders” presented at the Advanced Family Law Drafting Course in Dallas, Texas Presenter of “Child Custody Evaluation Bill-Drafting of the Orders” at the Advanced Family Law Drafting Course in Dallas, Texas on December 10-11, 2015 Co-Author of “The New Custody Evaluations” presented at the Marriage Dissolution Institute in Galveston, Texas Presenter of “The New Custody Evaluations” at the Marriage Dissolution Institute in Galveston, Texas on April 7-8, 2016 Presenter of “How to Succeed at Mediation” at the Family Law Essentials in Victoria, Texas on May 3, 2019 Presenter of “Preparing for the Board Certification Exam” at the Advanced Family Law Conference in San Antonio, Texas on August 3, 2021 Presenter of “Text Messages and Evidence” on the Legal Technology Webinar 2021 Presenter of “Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Revised Rule 194 Disclosure” on the Texas Modern Mediation Webinar 2021
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jelena Kovacevic handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Jelena Kovacevic is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jelena Kovacevic is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Jelena Kovacevic is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Texas →
Jelena Kovacevic is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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