Family Law in Texas
Texas family courts handle divorce, conservatorship (custody), child support, spousal maintenance and adoption. Texas requires at least a 60-day waiting period for most divorces and uses percentage guidelines for child support.
Attorneys handling family law
Arin K. Schall
Harris Cook, LLP
Arlington, TX
Attorney at Harris Cook, LLP
Donna J. Smiedt
Harris Cook, LLP
Arlington, TX
Attorney at Harris Cook, LLP
David L. Cook
Harris Cook, LLP
Arlington, TX
Attorney at Harris Cook, LLP
Stefan C. Brumley
Harris Cook, LLP
Arlington, TX
Attorney at Harris Cook, LLP
Katie L. Lewis
Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
Dallas, TX
Attorney at Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
Andrew S. Kerns
Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
Dallas, TX
Attorney at Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
Family Law answers for Texans
How Does Child Custody Work in Texas?
Texas uses different words than most people expect. Here is what conservatorship, possession and access actually mean.
8 min readfamily lawIs Texas a Community Property State?
What community property actually means in Texas, what stays separate, and how courts divide it in a divorce.
7 min readfamily lawHow Is Child Support Calculated in Texas?
The guideline percentages, what counts as income, and the limits Texas puts on the calculation.
8 min readfamily lawHow to Choose the Right Texas Attorney
Board certification, fee structure and communication style matter more than a billboard.
5 min readfamily lawHow Long Does a Divorce Take in Texas?
Texas requires a 60-day waiting period for most divorces, but the real timeline depends on whether your case is agreed or contested.
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