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Family Law in DFW
Steady hands for family matters.
Divorce, custody, adoptions, and marital agreements across Dallas-Fort Worth. Whether your situation is amicable or a fight is coming, the first step is the same: a free, confidential consultation where you learn where you stand and what it will cost.
We handle Texas family law across the board: divorce, custody and support modifications, stepparent and adult adoptions, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. Agreed matters are handled at flat fees with a defined scope. Contested cases get what they actually require: preparation, firmness, and an attorney who tries cases. Every matter starts with a free consultation, and you will always know which track you are on and what it costs.
What we handle
- Divorce: from fully agreed divorces finished at a flat fee to contested cases involving property fights and custody disputes. Tell us your situation; we will tell you what it takes.
- Custody and support modifications: updating conservatorship, possession, or child support orders when life has changed, by agreement where possible and in court where necessary.
- Stepparent and adult adoption: making the family you already are official.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: written before or during marriage, with the disclosure and voluntariness Texas law requires to make them stick.
- QDROs: the specialized orders that divide retirement accounts after divorce, drafted so the plan administrator actually accepts them.
- Adult name changes: quick, court-approved, done.
Agreed when possible. Ready when it is not.
An agreed resolution costs less, finishes sooner, and leaves relationships in better shape, which matters most when children are involved. So when agreement is within reach, we work to get you there and paper it precisely. But not every case can settle, and you should never hire a lawyer who is afraid of the courtroom. When the other side will not be reasonable, we prepare the case to be won, not just concluded.
Fees that match the matter
Agreed, defined-scope matters are quoted as flat fees in writing before we begin. Contested litigation is engaged and billed as litigation, with a clear fee agreement and honest communication about cost as the case develops. Either way, you will know the structure before you commit, and nothing converts silently from one to the other.
Where things stand
Worth a call if:
- You are considering divorce and want to understand your options before deciding anything.
- You and your spouse mostly agree, and you want it done cleanly at a known price.
- The other side has a lawyer and you need someone in your corner.
- An existing custody or support order no longer fits real life.
- A stepparent has been the real parent for years and you want it official.
- You are getting married and want the money conversation settled on paper.
Common questions
Straight answers.
Do you handle contested divorces?
Yes. We evaluate every divorce at a free consultation, agreed or contested, and take contested cases where we can genuinely help. If your case is headed for a fight, you will get a candid read on what it involves and what it costs before you commit.
What if my spouse and I agree on almost everything?
That is common and very workable: focused negotiation or a short mediation usually closes the last items, and the matter finishes at a flat fee. If the gap turns out to be fundamental, we are equipped to represent you in the contested case too.
How long does a divorce take in Texas?
Texas imposes a 60-day waiting period from filing, so about two months is the floor. Agreed cases usually finish near it; contested cases take as long as the disputes genuinely require.
Can one lawyer represent both spouses?
No. We represent one spouse; the other can review the documents with their own attorney. That protects both of you and the enforceability of the decree.
Are prenuptial agreements enforceable in Texas?
Yes, when done right: in writing, signed voluntarily, with fair disclosure of property and debts. Texas enforces properly made marital agreements, which is exactly why the drafting and process matter.
How do fees work?
Agreed, defined-scope matters are flat fees quoted in writing. Contested cases are engaged as litigation with a clear fee agreement up front. The initial consultation is free either way, and you choose with full information.
Related services
Family changes ripple. We cover the follow-through.
Take the first step
Tell us where you both stand.
A free consultation tells you whether the agreed path fits and exactly what it will cost.