The lawyers and staff of The Law Offices of Sarah K. Brandon, P.C. operate as a unit, each doing those tasks which they can most efficiently perform. Our legal assistants will handle much of the information gathering and status reports. You will likely be dealing or interacting with the entire staff during the course of our relationship.
LOCATION AND CONTACT
14101 HWY 290 West, Bldg 600
Austin, Texas 78737
512-477-4707 Voice
512-477-2770 Fax
By Special Appointment Only
2901 Bee Caves Road, Box L
Austin, Texas 78746
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Hailey Humble,
Paralegal to Sarah K. Brandon
Neither divorce, modification, contempt, nor any other legal action is inexpensive. We will give you an estimate of your legal costs in our first conference. Also, we will send you a bill each month showing services rendered and costs incurred to date, so as to keep you fully informed.
You may be assured that your legal costs will be proportionate to the difficulty of the case. For example, a case involving no children and no significant amount of property will cost less than child-related suits. However, where significant amounts of property and income are involved, or where children are involved, the stakes are higher and the complexities greater; accordingly, the cost is greater. We will never suggest that you invest more legal expense than the case is worth.
Whether or not attorney’s fees are charged against the other party or your ex-spouse depends upon several factors, including whether or not your ex-spouse is in violation of the previous order or there is a great disparity in the parties’ respective incomes. Absent special circumstances, Courts generally require each party to pay their own fees. We will discuss this with you and will advise whether you should seek to have your attorney’s fees paid by your ex-spouse.
Adele van der Walt,
Paralegal to Sarah K. Brandon
Sarah K. Brandon
Going to Court
We hope we can save you the time and expense of contested Hearings. But if you make the decision to take one or more issues to a Court Hearing, don’t be afraid of the experience. Contested Hearings usually don’t have the tension and spectacle of the Trials one sees on TV. Moreover, we will prepare you fully for whatever role you will have to play.
For purposes of litigation and, more particularly, for the benefit of the children, we encourage you (and your spouse) not to speak disparagingly of your spouse to or in front of your children.
Attorneys Fees and Costs
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The Law Offices of Sarah K. Brandon
Sarah K. Brandon
Hailey Humble joined the Law Office of Sarah K. Brandon, P.C. in April 2019, as a Litigation Assistant. Before joining the firm, Hailey worked as a Legal Assistant at a firm in San Antonio for two years while attending Northeast Lakeview College to acquire her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. She loves to empower herself with knowledge, so that she can better assist clients. Hailey graduated from Texas State University, summa cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in May of 2021. Hailey enjoys spending her free time with her family, friends and two dogs.
Kaitlyn Pennell,
Paralegal to Sarah K. Brandon
Relationship of Attorney and Client
You can be sure that we will give our complete loyalty to you and your case. Your spouse or ex-spouse is not our client, and we will do nothing for or on account of your ex-spouse unless you tell us to do so.
You can be sure that we will treat whatever you tell us, lawyer and legal assistant alike, in total confidence. This is our professional obligation, enforced by the laws of Texas and the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar.
Adele van der Walt joined the Law Office of Sarah K. Brandon, P.C. in March 2020. Adele moved to the United States from South Africa where she was an attorney. Adele is married and has three beautiful children who all attend school in the Dripping Springs Independent School District. She spends her free time with her family and friends.
"Listen to what she tells you...
. . . Her reputation with the Court and just about anyone you’re going to run into there is truly astounding—she has clearly earned her status and is respected by everyone involved in the Courts in which she practices. If you truly know you’re in the right in your situation and need a strong advocate on your side—do your best to get Sarah."
– Shana, (Client), Jan. 2015
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Kaitlyn Pennell joined the Law Office of Sarah K. Brandon, P.C. in January of 2015. She left during 2017 to return to school. She returned to the office in January of 2018 and is continuing to work towards an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies. Kaitlyn has a knack for details, and the clients appreciate her thoroughness. Kaitlyn married her best friend in 2017, and they welcomed their baby boys, Levi in December of 2018 and Luke in September of 2021. She loves spending time with her family watching sports, cooking shows, and playing with her son.
Our Staff
Sarah K. Brandon, Family Law Attorney
B. S. University of Texas, Arlington, 1990
J.D. Oklahoma City University School of Law, 1993
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