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Sinkin Law Office

·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Tyler & Peery Law Offices

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McNulty Law Firm

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McNulty Law Firm in Fort Worth, TX.

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Laine Law Firm

·El Paso, TX·Attorneys

Laine Law Firm in El Paso, TX.

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Auclair Devin - Auclair Law Firm

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Auclair Devin - Auclair Law Firm in Fort Worth, TX.

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The Stout Law Firm PLLC

·Houston, TX·Attorneys

Established in 2013, The Stout Law Firm, P.L.L.C. is a Houston Family Law Firm committed to helping you face your family-related legal matters head-on with honest and experienced lega

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Texas Family Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Texas
Texas adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Irrevocable after 11 days from signing (and signed at least 48 hours after birth).
Spousal Maintenance in Texas: How It Works
Texas calls it spousal maintenance. STRICT eligibility (10+ year marriage, family violence, or disability).
Annulment in Texas
An annulment in Texas declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Underage (16-18 without consent), mental incapacity, intoxication.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Texas
Texas child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. STRONG presumption that BOTH parents will be appointed Joint Managing Conservators (JMC). One parent is typically named the primary conservator who establishes the child's residence.
Child Emancipation in Texas
Texas child emancipation generally requires age 16 or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in Texas
Texas child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. Notice + court approval for moves outside the geographic area.
Child Support Calculations in Texas
Texas calculates child support using the Percentage of Income model. The non-custodial parent's income is multiplied by a fixed percentage (set by statute and tied to the number of children) to produce the support amount.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Texas
Texas unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in Texas
Texas collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in Texas
Texas is one of only a handful of states that still recognizes common-law marriage. Couples meeting the requirements have the same rights as ceremonially-married couples.
Family-Court Contempt in Texas
Texas family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in Texas
Texas allows both no-fault and traditional fault-based divorces. Most divorces use the no-fault path: insupportability — discord/conflict that prevents reasonable expectation of reconciliation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do courts decide custody?

By the child's best interests — each parent's involvement, stability, the child's needs and sometimes the child's wishes.

Can a custody order be changed?

Yes, usually when circumstances change significantly. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in Texas cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many custody lawyers are listed in Texas?

There are currently 817 custody lawyers listed in Texas on CGMIMM.