Long to short - my divorce case is a mix of international + US assets, immigration issues and custody issue. As a wife, I am making more income than my ex-husband, hence the case is really coming down to protecting my own assets & all of my pension portfolios. As well as my work permit was unfortunat...ely dependent on his visa. After spending sometimes interview 10 top family law firms in Houston, it was not long decision to decide to hire Matthew and his Skillern firm to work on my divorce case from day 0 to finish. Matthew is a top notch lawyer - highly experiences - Ethics - and Strategic. He is not the most easiest lawyer to work with if you are not a good listener (an engineer liked me!) but I learn to trust him on the road. From the start of the case thru the end of mediation, I understand that to be able to lead and win the case, I need a very experience lawyer who understand what and when to negotiate. He gives me the realistic expectation for general divorce case - there is no winner & best practice is to loose minimum. The right timing and the right number in the negotiation process could only be accepted if you have the very experiences lawyer who knows this art. I was always very emotional during the process. Without having the high quality lawyer liked Matthew, my mediation would not come out to be successful on my side. My assets & my daughter assets and some key features on the custody are well protected for today and for her future. Note that his hour rate can be pretty high for some clients but when I calculate my time spending with him, the time to close my case, the lawyer fee and the out come that I have, the returns of this investment turns out to be very efficient. I highly recommend Matthew and his team at Skillern law firm.

If you or anyone you know is about to go through one of the toughest things to deal with in life such as a divorce and/or seeking legal custody for children, I highly recommend Matt Skillern and his team. Not knowing where to start, I was very anxious to get things going when I made the difficult dec...ision to seek Primary custody of my son. As soon as I started working with Matt and his legal team, they quickly put me at ease and helped me every step of the way. At first, I was eager to learn all about the process and honestly, somewhat impatient, just because I was unfamiliar with the terminology and procedures. I would call several times and ask tons of questions. I quickly realized that Matt and his team are very strategic at what they do and of course, extremely intelligent and knowledgeable. Once I learned that Matt and his team are very methodical, and for a good reason, I realized I needed to trust their expertise and trust the process. David Medina, Paralegal, was also very helpful and I respect his work ethic for providing me with answers to my questions or concerns within a timely manner. Associate Attorney Tina Floridia is extremely smart and will be in your corner to fight for you. Overall, my experience with Matt and his legal team was more than what I could have ever asked for. They treated my case with the utmost respect and dignity. With their help and expertise, I was successful in the outcome I was hoping for which was to be the primary custodial parent. Matt and his team are extremely diligent when it comes to fighting for what is moral and right. They work eagerly and tirelessly for what is in the best interest of their clients. I highly recommend them and plan to continue to seek their counsel in the future if needed. As a father, I knew going for primary custody was not going to be an easy task. Trust Matt and his legal team and trust their process. It is worth every penny. Thank you Matt!!

Matt Skillern was not just my divorce lawyer. He was my corner coach championing, guiding, nudging, helping me stay strong, stay focused, stay all in. Matt and Melissa operated with a positive mindset, leading me through the labyrinth of forms, court proceedings, more forms, gathering massive amoun...ts of necessary information—always moving forward, always providing insights and understanding along the way. Matt is honest and straightforward. No hidden costs. No surprise turns. The process was laid out clearly. The challenges he foresaw, the behaviors we encountered, the end he anticipated were carefully and caringly explained and achieved. You need a lawyer if you’re getting a divorce. You need to have someone who’s in your corner and by your side through the journey. You need the best. And that’s Matt.

Absolutely the best group of family lawyers in Houston. Mr. Skillern was prepaired and ready for a long fight when we went to court, after making our arguments, the judge ruled in my favor and had our opposition pay the majority of the fees and charges. It was easy and a pleasure to work with Mr. Ski...llern. He is very knowledgeable and has the experience one hopes for when your life is turning end over end. If you live in the Houston area and needs family law help, call Mr. Skillerns office.

Matt and his team were EXCELLENT from day one. They LISTENED TO ME and helped me to make the process of divorce as painless as possible. I never felt like Matt had an agenda other than to help me to achieve the best outcome. I selected Matt based on other excellent reviews, even though I was an ou...t of town Client. The distance was never an issue and his team was always very responsive, and represented me well when working with my ex's counsel. At times, my ex even said he wished his attorney was as responsive and helpful as Matt and his team. I am a tenured marketing executive, so my expectations on communication and professionalism are very high. Matt and his team MET AND EXCEEDED ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS. The result, I had a quick and painless divorce that DID NOT COST ME A FORTUNE... and yes I had children and community assets to be considered. If you want the BEST REPRESENTATION, call Matt Skillern now!