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Margaret E. Spain is a Member based in Forney, Texas, practicing at Margaret E. Spain. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2001). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1984) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1970). Active member of President, 1990-1991, Kaufman County Bar Association. Serands clients in Forney, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Margaret E. Spain is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 2 other areas of law
- Margaret E. received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Margaret E. practices at Margaret E. Spain in Forney, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Margaret E. Spain 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.
Margaret E. Spain is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Margaret E. Spain is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Margaret E. Spain is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Margaret E. Spain is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Margaret E. Spain is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Forney 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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