Texas Family Law Attorney
McArthur Hammond McGee, Attorneys at Law
Signs It's Time to Talk to a Family Law Attorney
You don't need a crisis to justify calling. Many of the people we work with reach out when:
- A marriage has reached a point where divorce feels inevitable, even if papers haven't been filed yet
- A co-parent isn't following the custody schedule or is making decisions without input
- Child support isn't being paid, or the current amount no longer reflects either parent's actual income
- A job change, move, or shift in a child's needs means an existing custody or support order no longer makes sense
- There are concerns about a child's safety or well-being in the other parent's home
- A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement needs to be drafted or reviewed before a major life change
If any of this sounds familiar, it's worth a conversation, even if you're not sure yet what you want to do next.
Family Law Matters We Handle Across Texas
Divorce
Whether uncontested or highly contested, divorce involves dividing property, determining custody arrangements if children are involved, and addressing spousal support where applicable. Texas is a community property state, which shapes how assets and debts are divided.
Child Custody & Conservatorship
Texas law refers to custody as "conservatorship," covering both decision-making rights and possession schedules. We advocate for arrangements that protect your relationship with your children and reflect their best interests.
Child Support
Whether you're seeking appropriate support or responding to a request that doesn't reflect your actual circumstances, Texas child support guidelines provide a framework — but real cases often involve disputes over income, needs, and enforcement.
Modifications
Life changes. Custody orders, support amounts, and possession schedules can be modified when circumstances have materially changed since the original order — a move, a job change, remarriage, or a shift in a child's needs.
Enforcement
When a former spouse or co-parent isn't following a court order — missed support payments, denied visitation, or other violations — Texas courts have specific enforcement mechanisms, including contempt proceedings.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Protecting assets, clarifying expectations, and reducing future conflict often starts with a clearly drafted agreement before or during a marriage.
Paternity
Establishing legal paternity affects custody, support, and inheritance rights, and can be contested or uncontested depending on the circumstances.
A Note on How We Approach Family Law Cases
Not every family law matter needs to become a courtroom battle, and we don't treat it that way by default. Many cases are resolved more efficiently, and with less lasting damage to family relationships, through negotiation, mediation, or collaborative approaches.
That said, some situations call for a firm hand — when a co-parent is uncooperative, when a spouse is hiding assets, or when a child's safety is genuinely at risk. In those cases, we advocate as forcefully as the situation requires. Knowing which approach a case calls for, and when to shift from one to the other, is part of what experienced family law representation looks like.
Serving Texas & the Surrounding Counties
Johnson County
Cleburne — our home county
Hood County
Granbury
Somervell County
Glen Rose
Hill County
Hillsboro
Erath County
Stephenville
Tarrant County
Fort Worth
Bosque County
Meridian
Parker County
Weatherford
Family law cases are filed in the county where you or your children live, and each of these counties has its own family court procedures, standing orders, and local practices. We work across all of them regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Talk to a Texas Family Law Attorney Today
Whatever you're facing — a divorce, a custody dispute, or a need to modify an existing order — you deserve a clear explanation of your options and an advocate who will fight for what matters most to you and your family.
Contact McArthur Hammond McGee, Attorneys at Law today to discuss your situation.