- DivorceIf you hire a lawyer to represent you in your divorce, the lawyer cannot represent both parties. Parties generally do have separate lawyers in complicated or contested divorces in which they cannot agree on major issues to ensure the adequate protection of their own interests.
- Child SupportMany parents worry that a divorce will result in one parent having “custody” of the children to the exclusion of the other parent, or that “custody” is necessary in order to receive child support. These fears can sometimes negatively affect parents’ reasonable concerns about how a divorce will affect their children. But in most cases, the final Parenting Plan governing parents’ post-divorce relationship with their minor children will include provisions for both parents to have significant and appropriate involvement in raising their children. That important goal is accomplished by setting out specific orders governing
- Child Custody and VisitationToll-free number provided by the Office of the Attorney General and operated by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides legal information regarding child custody and access and visitation matters. Callers can speak with an attorney and receive free legal information pertaining to access and visitation problems. Hotline is in operation Monday-Friday, 10 am to 6 pm.
- Premarital AgreementHusband and Wife had a Premarital Agreement that established their property division if they got divorced. They also agreed that any dispute involving their Premarital Agreement would be decided by binding arbitration.
- Spousal SupportWhen children are involved, or sometimes when a spouse has significant post-divorce support needs, the divorce terms may include provisions for child or spousal support. The terms for such support obligations are guided by the Texas Family Code.
- Child AbuseProvides neutral site for custody exchanges between parents and supervised visits for families dealing with divorce, separation, domestic violence, child abuse, protection orders, threats or family reintegration.
- Sex CrimesIf you have been a victim of family violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking and are considering applying for a protective order, contact the Protective Order Division as soon as possible.
- Assault