Child Support lawyers in Texas Constance A. to Donna Smiedt

Firm: The Family Law Firm of Donna J. Smiedt, PLLC

3216 W. Arkansas Lane , Arlington , Texas 76016

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Divorce & Separation

I am a board-certified family law specialist and have been practicing for over 30 years. I limit my practice to complex family law litigation, including complex property division, tracing and characterization case, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements and custody litigation. I generally limit my practice to Tarrant County, Texas but have also practiced extensively in Dallas, Denton, Collin , Parker & Johnson counties over the years.

Firm: Weinman & Associates

8200 North MoPac Expressway , Austin , Texas 78759

Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Child Support, Family

I grew up in New City, New York, the oldest of three sisters. I graduated from Clarkstown North High School in 1984 and went to Colgate University in upstate New York. I didn't know what I wanted to do after college, so I started my own computer graphics company out of my apartment in Westchester County, while also working part-time for my father's Hardwood Flooring company.. After a year and half, I had a few graphics clients and was doing ok, but wanted some regular work, so I started looking for a job. I ended up landing a job on Wall Street with JP Morgan in their Mergers and Acquisitions Dept doing graphics and presentation support. I thought I'd like to move up their corporate ladder and decided that I needed another degree to do that. So, in the Fall of 1990, I started law school at night at New York Law School.. After a year on Wall Street, I decided that Wall Street, New York City and Corporate America were not for me. I decided that I wanted to be in a place that was not as cut-throat competitive, that was slower and friendlier and warmer. I also decided that I wanted to focus on a more personal type of law than corporate. My parents were divorced when I was 14, and even though it was a very amicable divorce it had a very strong impact on me. I decided that I was much more suited to family law and that was what I focused on in school.. I stayed 3 more years in NY, deciding where I would move when I finished law school. In June 1992, I was maid-of-honor in a wedding in Tulsa, OK - it was my first time in Tulsa and I really liked it there. The people I met at the wedding told me that if I liked Tulsa, I would love Austin. So, in November of 1992, I visited Austin for 4 days. I loved it and decided that this is where I would move in the summer of 1993, when I only had one semester of law school left. I did my last semester of law school at UT.. One of my courses at UT Law School was a clinic where I acted as student attorney in Child Protective Services cases. During one of those cases, I met an attorney, KC Anderson, who later became one of my closest friends. At that time I also started looking for a job. In December 1993, I was hired by a prominent family law attorney as his first associate, who told me to study hard for the bar (that I was registered to take in February 1994) and to start work on March 1. Sadly, while I was studying for the bar in January, that attorney passed away and I never got the opportunity to work with him.. I took the bar in both New York and Texas in February 1994 (I took the New York portion in NY on a Tuesday, and flew out Tuesday night to take the Multi-State and Texas portions in Austin on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). While I was waiting on my results (which wouldn't be out until May), I started looking for work again. I didn't know where to go, so I met with a local judge who I had appeared in front of as a student attorney. She surprised me and told me that I should open my own practice. I couldn't imagine going out on my own straight out of law school, but she encouraged me and told me that from watching me in court, she had confidence in me. I got my bar results in May 1994 and decided that I had nothing to lose by trying it on my own, so I did it. KC and her husband (who was a prominent criminal attorney) helped me tremendously. They sent me small cases (at the time, I took both criminal and family cases) and they mentored me and advised me every step of the way. I know that I could not have done it without them.. In April 2004, my stepdaughter, Lindsey, came to live with us full-time, making me a full-time mother / step-mother of three children. Benjamin is now in 8th grade, Nathan is in 10th grade, and Lindsey is 20 and a full-time college student. As the children grew, I increased my time at the office to full-time "plus". Although I am at the office 5 days a week, I still try to get home most afternoons in time for baseball practice, golf lessons, band concerts, piano, guitar . . .  Thank goodness technology has grown to the point that I can multi-task from most any location now.. In 2011, I have now gone through the unfortunate experience of divorce myself.  It has truly opened my eyes and given me a whole new perspective on what my clients are experiencing every day.  Although I thought I understood the emotions involved, I now know that I couldn't truly understand or appreciate the rollercoaster of emotions that are involved, nor the long-term healing process for myself, my ex-husband and my children until I had to experience it for myself.  It is certainly much more difficult than I had ever imagined.. I have found that each new experience in my life has given me new perspective on my cases. Although I deal in all aspects of family law, the primary focus of my practice is on divorce and/or custody cases. When I first began as a family law attorney, I had the perspective of the child of divorced parents. Then when I married, I was able to add in the perspective of what married life is like - how it takes work and can be difficult at times. It helped me relate a lot more to my clients. At the same time, I became a part-time stepmother, and that gave me a lot of insight into my cases - and helped me come up with creative solutions for my clients. Then when I became a mom, I suddenly viewed my cases in a whole new light. In fact, the first custody case that I handled after becoming a mom was extremely difficult for me and made me want to quit the practice of family law because it was too emotional for me. I looked into other areas of law, but since I had firmly established my reputation in the community as a family law attorney, those were the cases that came to me. I decided that because of my years as a family law attorney and because of my specific life experiences, I had a lot to offer my clients and decided to stick with it.  Now that I have lived through the emotional rollercoaster of divorce myself, I can add that to the list of experiences that I share with many of my clients.  With all that I have lived through myself, I can offer realistic advice on what my clients can expect during and after divorce, from the court, from their spouse and from their children. I can also argue my cases in court from a very personal perspective, since I have lived through many of the same experiences as my clients.

Firm: Law Office of Dinah Stallings

1244 Southridge Court, Suite 105 , Hurst , Texas 76053

Practice Areas: Child Support

Firm: Diana S. Friedman P.C.

2301 Cedar Springs Rd # 330 , Dallas , Texas 75201

Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family

Firm: Diana L Porter P C

103 E. Virginia St. Suite 201 , Mc Kinney , Texas 75069

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family

Firm: Law Office of Debra Jennings

Louisiana Street , Houston , Texas 77002

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil Rights,Discrimination,Divorce,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Probate ,Sexual Harassment,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Sprott Law Firm, P.C.

500 Chestnut St. , Abilene , Texas 79602

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Business

Firm: The Whitten Law Firm, PC

500 Chestnut St Ste 1402 , Abilene , Texas 79602

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family

Firm: Ingrid W Anderson

2010 Moores Lane, Ste. 101 , Texarkana , Texas 75503

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Child Support, Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Transportation , Criminal Defense

Attorney's are hired because of a conflict or problem that needs solving.  The Goal of my Firm is to successfully resolve the issue for which we are hired,  in my clients best interest, and do so cost effectively!  This requires not only a superior understanding of the law but, it also requires effective communication with the client.  Not every client has a realistic understanding and expectations of all aspects of their case, or know all of their options.  Effective communication is the key.  It is important that the attorney has the necessary energy, skills and confidence to go to battle for the client, this means take the case to trial if necessary,  and win!! My firm has a track record of aggresive representation through all phases of litigation whether it is a criminal case or civil matter, such as a personal injury, business dispute or family law issue.

Firm: Linnenbank Law

101 Southwestern Boulevard   Ste 111 , Sugar Land , Texas 77478

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Family ,Personal Injury

Firm: Mueller Family Law

101 East Park Boulevard Suite 105 , Plano , Texas 75074

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family

Po Box 1531 , Abilene , Texas 79604

Practice Areas: Child Support

Firm: Tackett & Peugh LP

721 W Mulberry Street 147 , Denton , Texas 76201

Practice Areas: Adoption,Animal Bites,Assault & Battery,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Elder ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Probate ,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills,Wrongful Death

Firm: Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C.

669 Airport Freeway , Hurst , Texas 76053

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family, Family

Daniel Bacalis is a board certified attorney in the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This certification is only awarded to a small percentage of attorneys, and requires much dedication from those who wish to earn the distinction. This includes peer review, extensive testing, and 5 years straight of family law practice, in addition to many more requirements.. Family members who work with Dan can expect for him to make things as simple as possible, and works to achieve positive results while saving time and money throughout the process.. To set up your FREE consulation, please contact Daniel online or call .

Firm: Soft Divorce® *Satellite office*

212 E Virginia St , McKinney , Texas 75069

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Support, Estate Planning, Probate, Divorce & Separation

Mr. Palmer has experience in many areas of law including family law, estate planning, business litigation, business creation, criminal defense, personal injury and a variety of other matters. Now, he and his firm focus on helping people get a Soft Divorce® –  divorce doesn’t have to be so hard®.. Mr. Palmer and his wife, Summer, regularly attend the Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas and participate in bible studies there.. "I’m always looking for a better way to do something, then I want to share that with others. The reason I do what I do is because I believe a Soft Divorce® is better than a hard divorce. It’s my life’s mission to help people get through the divorce process in the healthiest way possible."

Firm: Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C.

17227 Mercury Drive , Houston , Texas 77058

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Wills, Family

If you are looking for a Houston, Texas, divorce and family law attorney, consider a lawyer who has been where you are now. Firm founder and attorney, Cynthia Tracy, has experienced the emotional divorce process and faced the child custody and property division issues you may now be facing.. Too many divorce lawyers don't understand that divorce is not just about dollars and furniture. At the Houston law office of Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C., we know that it is about your future and how you envision your life two, ten and even 20 years from now.

Firm: Teller Law Firm, P.C.

Serving Fort Worth, Dallas, and Denton , Grapevine , Texas 76051

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Family

I know from firsthand experience the ups and downs of going through a messy divorce matter. I strive to save people from the full "experience." I try to help clients through the family law process as painlessly as possible, keeping their ultimate goals in mind. Sometimes the only way is the hard way, and when put into that situation, I will push for my client's position with vigor. However, even while pushing I remain open to a resolution that allows my client to move on with their life.. I have been practicing primarily family law since 1995 and am board certified in family law. I also have experience handling personal injury, estate planning, civil litigation, and probate matters. I have had my own office since 1998 and have handled approximately 1500 family law matters over the last 20+ years. My office is well equipped to handle most family law matters, from the simple to the very complex. We also handle collaborative family law matters and adoptions.. My office is centrally located in Grapevine, Texas and we handle cases in Tarrant, Dallas, and Denton Counties, including the municipalities of Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Keller, Haltom City, Watauga, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Northlake, Westlake, Trophy Club, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, Argyle, Double Oak, Denton, Krum, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, and Grand Prairie.. On the personal side, I am married with 3 growing boys that do their best to keep me from working too much. Interests outside of the law revolve around weekend football games and World Cup soccer events.

Firm: The Beal Law Firm

2920 W. Southlake Boulevard , Southlake , Texas 76092

Practice Areas: Children, Adoption Law, Child Abduction, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Advocacy, Child Custody, Child Custody Mediation, Child Protection, Child Sexual Abuse, Child Support, Child Welfare, Childrens Rights, Fathers Rights, Grandparents Custody, Grandparents Visitation Rights, Interstate Child Custody, International Child Custody, International Child Abduction, Juvenile Criminal Law, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Parental Kidnapping, Parental Rights, Step Parent Adoptions, Termination of Parental Rights, Third Party Custody, Visitation Rights, Family Law, Alimony, Annulment, Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Family Law, Community Property Law, Divorce, Divorce Arbitration, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Relations, Domestic Torts, Domestic Violence, Equitable Distribution, Family Arbitration, Family Mediation, International Family Law, Interstate Support, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements, Matrimonial Law, Military Divorce, Name Changes, Non-Traditional Family Law, Paternity, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders QDROs, Restraining Orders, Separation Agreements, Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce

Firm: The Flowers Law Firm, P.C.

100 E. Ferguson Street , Tyler , Texas 75702

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Insurance Claims, Accidents, Automobile Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Dog Bites, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, School Bus Accidents, Severe Burns, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Wrongful Death, Family Law, Adoptions, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Parental Rights, Parenting Time, Spousal Support, Visitation Rights

Firm: Law Office of David A. Kazen

609 West 9th Street , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications of Custody or Support, Grandparents Rights, Complex Property Division, Collaborative Family Law, Paternity, Premarital and Postmarital Agreements, Protective Orders, Enforcement of Court Orders, Mediation of Divorce and Conservatorship