Dallas Family Law
Dallas Family Law Attorney
Guiding Dallas–Fort Worth families through divorce, custody, and support with clear advice and steady representation.
Overview
Dallas Family Law Attorney Serving Dallas County
Texas Family Code §153.002 directs Dallas County family courts to decide custody and possession matters based on the child’s best interest, considered case by case.
Our Dallas family law team represents clients across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, and Kaufman Counties, bringing plain-language guidance to a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming.
Key Facts
- Dallas County Family District Courts sit in the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building at 600 Commerce Street.
- Texas requires a 60-day waiting period after a divorce petition is filed before a final decree can be granted (Tex. Fam. Code §6.702), except in family-violence cases.
- Child support in Texas is calculated using statutory guideline percentages under Family Code Chapter 154, based on the paying parent's net monthly income and number of children.
How It Works
How Our Family Law Process Works
File & Serve
We prepare and file your petition in Dallas County and arrange proper service on the other party.
Temporary Orders
We request temporary orders for custody, support, or possession so your family has structure while the case is pending.
Resolve or Try
Most Dallas family cases resolve through mediation or negotiation; if not, we prepare and try your case before the court.
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Family Law FAQ
Can child support or custody orders be changed later?
Yes. A Dallas County order can be modified when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances, such as a job loss, relocation, or a change in the child’s needs.
To modify an order you generally file a petition to modify in the same court that issued the original order and show the change meets the legal standard under Family Code Chapter 156. We can evaluate whether your situation qualifies before you file.
Does Texas favor mothers in custody cases?
No. Texas Family Code §153.001 presumes it is in a child’s best interest for both parents to have frequent contact, and courts apply the same best-interest standard regardless of the parent’s gender.
Dallas County judges look at factors such as each parent’s caretaking history, stability, ability to co-parent, and any history of family violence or substance abuse — not the parent’s sex.
What happens at my first court appearance in Dallas County?
Your first appearance is typically an arraignment where the charge is formally read and you enter an initial plea, often ‘not guilty’ while the case is investigated further.
Bond conditions, such as travel restrictions or check-ins, may also be addressed at this stage. Having an attorney present from the arraignment forward helps protect your rights and can influence how early plea negotiations unfold.
Client Reviews
What Dallas-Area Clients Say
"Step-parent adoption involves so much paperwork and court coordination. Our case manager handled every document and hearing date effortlessly. Our final court appearance was smooth and completely stress-free!"
— David & Jennifer K., Harris County, TX
"As a father fighting for equal custody, I felt the odds were stacked against me. My attorney brought clear evidence to the hearing and advocated fiercely for my parental rights. Thanks to their hard work, I secured joint managing conservatorship."
— Marcus T., Dallas, TX
"Going through a contested divorce was one of the scariest experiences of my life. The legal team guided me through every step of asset division and parenting plans. They were calm, highly skilled in the courtroom, and always put my children's best interests first."
— Sarah M., Houston, TX