Dritz, Melanie J.

As a San Antonio lawyer, I extend personal care and understanding to families undergoing some of the most traumatic moments in their personal lives. My family law firm offers mediation and trial services for family law, matrimonial law and divorce law disputes.

As a San Antonio lawyer, I am dedicated to protecting my client’s rights and interests - both in and out of court. I offer mediation, coaching and counseling services and generally advise against litigating divorce and family matters unless absolutely necessary. Most San Antonio family law attorneys recommend a non-adversarial approach because (1) litigation is expensive and (2) mediation is generally more effective:

• Counseling and mediation - I believe that peaceful resolution of home-based conflict through counseling and mediation often leads to more fulfilling and holistic outcomes at faster and more affordable rates. There are many other benefits associated with mediation. A recent divorce mediation study showed that parties involved in mediation are likely to comply with the agreement because each party pro actively voiced their concerns and negotiated the terms of the outcome. Furthermore, the study has demonstrated a high degree of correlation between mediated resolutions and non-custodial parent involvement in child rearing. My family law firm makes it a priority to put the family's best interests first - sometimes going so far as to recommend the services of church counseling and therapists to diffuse a brewing crisis.
• Litigation - Adversarial courtroom proceedings allow a judge to settle the conflict when the litigants themselves cannot find middle ground. The court sets the time line for appearances and makes the final determination as to the outcome. An attorney serves - in this setting - to communicate the facts effectively so as to compel the judge to rule in his client’s favor. I have honed my trial skills in family court & bring substantive legal knowledge and expansive trial skill to the practice of family law litigation.

The Law Office of Rebecca Anne Gonzalez extends a helping hand to husbands, wives, parents, children, exes, grandparents, stepparents and new parents in need of legal services. My family law firm stands ready to fight in trial court when mediation fails to produce a just outcome. Our practice envelopes a broad range of practice areas, including contested divorce, uncontested divorce, paternity, modifications, alimony, child support and prenuptial agreements.

My fees are meant to be affordable and extended payment plans are available, if necessary. As your San Antonio attorney and staff we are committed to helping clients obtain swift and just resolutions to mediated and litigated matters. We strive to help you avoid expensive and messy family or divorce battles, but we are prepared to fight for you if litigation is the only option. From offices located in San Antonio Texas, I proudly represent clients throughout Bexar County.