Christine Henry Andresen

Christine Henry Andresen

also known as CHA Law Group, PC

3.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Adoption Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

4103 Menchaca road, Austin, TX

About Christine

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Adoption 30%

Uncontested or contested adoptions. Relative adoptions. Step-parent adoptions. Same sex second-parent adoption, even in less simpatico counties. Adoptions related to traditional surrogacy aftermath.

18 years

30%
Family 30%

Reproductive Law, including Gestational Agreements, Traditional Surrogacy Agreements, Sperm Donor Agreements. LGBT Legal Issues.

18 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

Focus on cases with reproductive law, LGBT, or CPS sub-issues. But happy to take custody cases without those elements.

20 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Focus on cases with LGBT issues (but also straight-people divorces). Also a focus on collaborative or cooperative divorce.

20 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Christine Henry Andresen

4103 Menchaca road, Austin, TX, 78704

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Christine Henry Andresen's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Michael | October 18, 2013 | Adoption

Thank you Christine!

Christine helped my wife and I navigate the legal complexities of bringing a child into the world through a surrogate and adoption. She showed great empathy toward us as well as excellent knowledge of the legal steps and requirements. Additionally, and perhaps more importantly, Christine demonst...rated great instincts when it came to advising us where to go to court. In our area, the county in while you file can have a huge impact on the cost, the complexity, and even the eventual outcome as some judges look less favorably on our type of case. We didn't want to take chances with our child, so Christine helped us understand where and how to navigate the legal process in a way that was most likely to lead to a great outcome. A beautiful baby girl is now completely ours, not only in our hearts, but also in the eyes of the government. Thank you Christine!

Posted by S. | November 25, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

friendly divorce - speedy and professional

My divorce was pretty low-maintenance - no serious battles over property or children - but it was painful, and Ms. Andresen was sympathetic while getting me to look past the emotional issues. seh was very professional. And, even though she didn't have to "get tough" with the opposing council, I cou...ld tell from our conversations that she has experience with this and I would trust her with more contentious divorces. I have already recommended one of my personal friends to her, and would do so again.

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Christine Henry Andresen's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Brown

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Christine as joint members of the Family Law Institute for several years. She is remarkably knowledgeable and helpful. She has proven to be a great resource when I have had questions about Texas laws governing family relationships. She is outgoing, talented and competent. And, at the same time she is responsible, responsive, and resourceful. She brings a creative, competent approach to addressing legal issues that I find lacking in many attorneys."

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Timothy Hutton

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A great source of knowledge and experience. If you ask a question and she gives you an answer, you would be well advised to listen."

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Sade Ogunbode

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is passionate and practices with conviction and high ethics. I would entrust my own case to her. based on what I know of her commitment to her clients and to quality work."

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Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Friend

"Christine is a valuable source in the legal community for LGBT and family law. She cares deeply for her each of her clients, and every case receives the utmost attention it needs. You won't be disappointed."

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Xavier Medina

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is the first attorney I turn to when I have a client that needs representation with family law issues. Among her many credentials, she is a member of the Inns of Court which is an impressive testament to her expertise and ethics. In short, she is simply one of the best and I recommend her without reservation."

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Robert von Dohlen

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great asset to the legal community!"

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Kacy Dudley

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pamela Thompson

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is a highly skilled family law attorney serving the Austin area. Christine specializes in gestational agreements and serves the needs of the LBGT community - a highly underserved population. Before you enter into any kind of gestational agreement - call Christine and find out your rights. Whether you are interested in adoption or surrogacy, let Christine help you protect your crucial rights before you sign on the dotted line."

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Kevin Bennett

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is smart, skilled and fights hard for her clients. She is a very effective advocate for her clients."

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Garrett Higley

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Christine for some time, worked with her on the CAFA Board of Directors, and seen her advocate for her clients in and out of the community. Christine is creative, caring, tenacious, and empathetic. I endorse Christine!"

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William Nabors

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine takes the time to understand the unique needs of her clients. She has a true passion for her areas of practice, which enables her to provide superb service."

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Kiele Pace

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is a fantastic lawyer. Very knowledgable and sharp. I endorse her wholeheartedly."

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Kelly Denson

Family lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Christine is one of a handful of Texas lawyers with strong experience in gestational agreements. I appreciate that she's a strong advocate for her clients, while working cooperatively towards reaching an agreement."

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Brandon Bledsoe

Family lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have found Christine to be a very insightful and resourceful lawyer. I often confer with her about novel or difficult family law issues and I always feel better informed afterwards. I haven't known her all that long yet, but she definitely strikes me as someone who is very rigorous in researching and preparing for all of her cases, no matter who the client is. She has also impressed me with her ability to command and control a small army of interns."

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Rita Anderson

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Christine Henry Andresen is an extremely strong litigator. She zealously advocates for her clients. I have worked with Chistine on various matters and have always found her to be professional, knowledgeable and a great advocate."

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Cristi Trusler

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Strong, informed, and caring advocate. Special knowledge in same sex partnership legal issues and in child custody, abuse and neglect issues."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AAARTA Fellow, American Academy of Assisted Reproduction Technology Attorneys

2007

Award for Excellence in Dedication to Rep of DV Victims, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

2007

Scholarship for 2007 Advanced Family Law Course, Austin Bar Association Family Law Section

Associations

2013 - Present

American Academy of Assisted Reproduction Technology Attorneys

AAARTA Fellow

2013 - Present

LGBT Family Law Institue

Invited Member

2012 - Present

Austin LGBT Bar Association

Board Member

2007 - Present

Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court

Associate

Education

2006

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Bench/Bar Conference LGBT Legal Issues

2013

Solo and Small Firm Section's Half-Day CLE LGBT Legal Issues

2012

Travis County District Judges and Staff Attorneys

Gestational Agreements

2012

OutLaw Queer Lunch LGBT Legal Issues

2012

Get Your $#¡† Together Wills and Legal Issues

2012

Austin LGBT Bar CLE How Babies Are Made

2011

OUTLaw Legal Advocacy Conference, University of Texas Law School LGBT Family Law

2011

Child Welfare CLE in the 126th District Court

Termination of Parental Rights

2010

University of Texas Law School

Assisted Reproductive Technologies

2010

Step In and Step Out, Dell Pride Panel Discussion

2010

Equality Texas: State of the State Best Interest of the Child: Parenting Policies

2009

CAPA Lunch LGBT Legal Issues

2008

University of Texas Queer Texas Conference

LGBT Legal Issues

Languages

English

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