Scott D Reiner
Smart, Strategic Representation For Personal MattersNative Houstonian dedicated to helping people in the matters that matter most. I started my practice in January 2015 and since that time have assisted clients in the areas of Child Custody, Divorce, Child Support, CPS Defense, Estate Litigation, Wills, Probate Administration, and Criminal Defense. I have also aided clients in general civil matters such as landlord-tenant disputes and debt/contract actions. My mission is to run a client-centered practice that achieves positive results.
- South Texas College of Law
- J.D. (2014)
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- Honors: CALI Award For Excellence: Legal Research & Writing Dean's Merit Scholarship
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- Law Office of Scott D. Reiner, PLLC
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- Judicial Intern
- United States District Court - Southern District of Texas
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- Attorney Ad Litem: Guardianships
- State Bar of Texas
- Top Lawyers 2017
- Houstonia Magazine
- State Bar of Texas # 24093024
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- Houston Bar Association
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- Houston Young Lawyers Association
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- Texas
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- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I offer flat fees on some probate and family matters, as well as expunctions.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Collections
- Q. I Remarried my ex-wife. Does the will we had from our first marriage remain in effect ?
- A: The effect divorce has on an existing will is to read the spouse out of the will. There may be some ambiguity though as, while the law provides for reading-out, it also provides for reading-in in the event of a marriage after an existing will (e.g. unless new will made after marriage that excludes current spouse, then current spouse can inherit by law). It would probably be best to clear it up via a codicil or new will, but it is likely that your spouse will inherit something due to law in event will ineffective
- Q. Is there any way I can adopt the kids without becoming a foster parent?
- A: While some connection to the children is necessary to bring suit related to them, it seems that they have been in your care for a sufficient amount of time. Adoption requires the termination of the parental rights, so you would need to file a termination and adoption suit and serve each parent. There are grounds provided for by law and more than one may be applicable depending on the facts.
- Q. One of the beneficiaries died and did not have a will. Who does the executor need to contact to notify of inheritance?
- A: Was there an heirship proceeding or estate opened for the beneficiary who passed? Their estate representative may be the one to contact. Texas law also provides that if the devisee is a descendant of the testator or testator's parents then the gift goes to their heirs.
- Website
- The Reiner Law Official Site
Divorce Process in Texas
How a Texas Divorce May Progress Includes Standard Restraining Orders and Temporary Orders but May Also Include Mediation or Trial.
Benefits of Having a Will in Texas
Having a Will in Texas Assists in Many Ways. If No Will Exists, Texas Requires an Heirship Proceeding - which adds costs to probate. Independent Administrations Can Also Be Provided...
Disqualifications
What Disqualifies Someone As Serving As Estate Personal Representative
Misnomer of Full Custody
Includes Components of What Most Commonly Referred to in Texas as "Full Custody"