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Family Law Cases We Connect in Austin
Travis County family courts handle divorce, custody, and support cases on a regular docket. The attorneys in our network appear there regularly and know the specific procedures, timelines, and judicial expectations in this courthouse. Need help finding the right attorney? Learn how our Austin attorney referral service connects you with the right family law attorney for your specific situation.
Divorce
Texas is a community property state. What counts as community property, what's separate, and how courts divide it matters. We connect you with Austin family law attorneys who handle Travis County divorces regularly.
Divorce AttorneysChild Custody
Travis County courts use a best-interest-of-the-child standard. What that means in practice — and how judges in this specific courthouse apply it — is what an Austin family law attorney knows.
Child Custody AttorneysChild Support
Texas child support is calculated using a specific statutory formula based on the paying parent's net resources. Getting the calculation right, and knowing when modification is available, matters for years.
Child Support AttorneysAlimony / Spousal Maintenance
Texas spousal maintenance is more limited than alimony in many other states. Eligibility requirements and duration caps are strict. An attorney explains what's available in your specific situation.
Alimony / Spousal Maintenance AttorneysAdoption
Stepparent adoption, private adoption, foster adoption — each has different requirements and court procedures. Travis County adoption cases have specific timelines and documentation requirements.
Adoption AttorneysPrenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement in Texas must meet specific requirements to be enforceable. A well-drafted agreement protects what you need to protect. A poorly drafted one may not hold up.
Prenuptial Agreements AttorneysPaternity
Establishing paternity in Texas is the first step in establishing parental rights and responsibilities. Whether voluntary or through court order, the process has specific procedures.
Paternity AttorneysTexas Family Law
What You Should Know
Texas is a community property state
Property acquired during the marriage is generally presumed to be community property, owned equally by both spouses. Separate property — brought into the marriage or received as gifts or inheritance — is not subject to division. The distinction matters and often requires tracing.
Best interest of the child governs custody
Texas courts use a best-interest-of-the-child standard for all custody and visitation decisions. There is no presumption favoring mothers or fathers. The specific factors courts consider are codified in the Texas Family Code.
Travis County courts and timelines
Family law cases in Travis County follow specific local rules and docket procedures. An attorney familiar with this courthouse knows the timelines, the temporary order process, and how mediation is handled locally.
Modification is possible after final orders
Custody, child support, and spousal maintenance orders can be modified based on material and substantial changes in circumstances. This is a distinct legal standard that requires showing something significant has changed.
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