Carolyn Hopper Young

Carolyn Hopper Young

also known as Carolyn H Young, Carolyn Young

4.3
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

8200 N Mopac Expy., Suite 230, Austin, TX

About Carolyn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer.

33 years | 625 cases

35%
Child Custody 25%

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court.

33 years | 386 cases

25%
Child Support 25%

If you are a parent and you divorce, the parent the child lives with often receives money (child support) from the parent no longer living with the child. A child support lawyer can help parents negotiate and calculate child support.

33 years | 394 cases

25%
Family 15%

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need help

33 years | 410 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 165-365 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Carolyn H. Young

8200 N Mopac Expy., Suite 230, Austin, TX, 78759

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Carolyn Hopper Young's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brad | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce made less painful

Carolyn made things clear and kept them simple and easy to understand while maintaining a sense of calm and resolve that provided me with the confidence that she was able to handle my needs. She was truly interested in making things swift and conclusive leading to the closure of what is a difficult t...ime for someone going through a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Carolyn was the right lawyer at the right time for me!

Her ability to both immediately understand my issues and concerns and to address them on the fly assured me she had the experience I was looking for. Carolyn had the answer for everything and was very frank in her communication. What she told me wasn't always what I wanted to hear. Her empathy for... my situation and how my actions were possibly impacting the issue negatively were a reality check that I needed! I would recommend Carolyn to anyone needing help with a divorce. She also was helpful with both my child custody and child support! Thank you...nobody wins when this happens but she helped me to persevere!

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Carolyn H. Young

Associations

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1992

University Of Texas

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Washington and Lee University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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