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Eric M. Willie

(42)

Number
Stress
Confidence

“The help I received in getting my divorce completed, especially from paralegal Nicole Pearson, was invaluable, not to mention her friendliness and professionalism.”

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Evans Family Law Group

(48)

Decree
Plan
Call

“A former lawyer in the firm could have done things better, which is why this is not a 5 star rating, but once Jimmy was aware of the issues, the situation got rectified, and his current team seems great.”

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Law Office of Ben Carrasco

(48)

Child Support, High Net Worth Divorce, Spousal Support

“Carrasco is Very knowledgeable with family law and his experience was needed & very much appreciated in our court appearance for the "Standing orders" during the process.”

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For situations in which it is difficult to locate a parent who has been avoiding their court-ordered child support obligations, the Texas Office of the Attorney General’s Child Support Evader Program seeks public help in tracking down these evaders. There is a public website that features the evaders’ names, the amount of child support they owe, the number of children for which they owe the funds, and a photo of the evader. For each entry, there is a link to a survey that the public can complete to assist the Attorney General’s Office with tracking them down.

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Vaught Law Firm

(45)

Office
Pay
Questions

“In my experience, Jimmy and his team are very down to earth with clients but prestigious/professional when it comes to your case, a fantastic mix in my opinion.”

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Kimbrough Legal

(49)

Criminal Defense, Adoption, Prenuptial Agreement

“It was really important to me to work with a woman through this intensely difficult situation, and I 100% knew that the entire team was going to be there for me.”

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Bustos Family Law

(48)

Fee
Efficient
Law Firm

“I initially hired Lisa for legal assistance with a contentious child custody enforcement action, and I couldn't have been more pleased with her services.”

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Law Office of Jackson F Gorski

(47)

Stars
Agreement
Call

“Knows his work and the prosecutors and judges (they respect him), is responsive, and isn't afraid to go to the mat before a judge or jury at a trial or contested hearing.”

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The Law Firm of T. Wade Jefferies

(30)

Empathetic
Patience
Advice

“Wade definitely knows what he is doing defending in a litigation case and after this experience, there is no one I would rather have in my corner than Mr.”

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MAT Rueda LAW Firm

(48)

Child Support, Mediation / Arbitration, Grandparent’s Rights

“Mat Rueda is an amazing lawyer he will fight to get you the results that you want, he will take care of everything that needs to be taken care of no questions asked.”

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Angela Faye Brown & Associates

(34)

Adoption, Fathers Rights, Divorce

“She held my hand as we heard the verdict from our judge and shared in my tears and happiness no matter what, she was an amazing lawyer and maintained her professionalism as well as treated us like part of the family.”

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Thompson Law

(49)

Family Law, Criminal Defense, Divorce

“I worked with Scott Thompson for eighteen months through a very unpleasant and stressful divorce which was initially intended to be short and amicable.”

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Hembree Bell Law Firm

(49)

Estate Planning, General Counsel

“I recommend Hembree Bell to anyone in the Austin or San Antonio area in need of top-notch representation for divorce and all family law related matters.”

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Kirker Davis

(47)

Child Custody, Premarital Agreement, Business Litigation

“Filing for a divorce with 3 children is not something I ever wanted to do but choosing Anthony Brigano to represent me was the best decision for myself and my children.”

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Smith Family Law

(50)

Prenup
Knows
Christian

“To love someone, is to truly know them, and Nikki's care for people shows in how effortlessly she holds onto the important (and not so important) things people share with her.”

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Cofer & Connelly - Austin Criminal Defense & Family Lawyer

(50)

Felony
Fair
Law Firm

“Natalia was my lawyer but me and Lexi communicated a lot, she was timely and answered every concern I had over the year and a half I was dealing with legal issues.”

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Evans/Reilley

(46)

The Future
Patient
Questions

“From the moment he offered to come to our home to talk with us to our final meeting to wrap everything up, it was clear that he understood our needs and the stresses we were facing.”

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Hildreth & Rueda

(47)

Immigration Consequences, Drugs, Assault

“However Florencia came up with a suggestion that, provided I was willing to do the work, would help me not only avoid severe legal consequences, but also have a chance to get my path back on track.”

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Burnettturner

(45)

Complex Property Division, Conflict Resolution, Pre & Postnuptial Agreements

“I have had the privilege of working with Travis, Gina and the team at Burnett Turner and can only say that they are the most professional and responsive team I could have hoped for.”

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Noelke Maples Saint Leger Bryant

(42)

Case
Matter
Outcome

“His professionalism, ability to logically and rationally view everything from all perspectives, and then bring that to the table in a way that protects his client is a rare find.”

FAQs

Can I still file for divorce?

Yes. Filing a Petition for Divorce is done electronically. It can be done simply as it always has. We can hire a process server to hand deliver the Petition for Divorce to your spouse if needed or email it to your spouse with a Waiver that has them acknowledge that they received it instead of being formally served.

Is there a benefit to filing my divorce petition now, rather than waiting until the Shelter in Place Orders have been lifted?

Yes. By filing for divorce now, you start the clock on the 60-day waiting period that must pass before you can finalize your divorce. While many divorces take longer than 60 days to complete if the spouses are not in agreement with the terms, divorces can be finalized on the 61st day after filing the Petition if the spouses have agreed on terms and signed their final divorce decree.

Can I modify my child support if I have lost my job due to COVID-19 layoffs?

You can certainly file a Motion to Modify Child Support and have it served on the other party. By doing so, you preserve the right to request that your child support be modified retroactively to the date that the other party was served with the lawsuit. Some judges are holding temporary orders hearings via videoconference on Motions to Modify. Even if a hearing cannot be held right away to modify the support, the suit should be filed to preserve the right to retroactively modify the support when a hearing is able to take place.

If my ex is working in the healthcare field, can I temporarily change placement of my kids to better protect them from Covid-19 exposure?

By agreement, yes. Without the agreement of the other parent, you cannot withhold children in violation of a current Possession Order. You need to file a Petition to Modify Possession and have an evidentiary hearing before a Judge. It is possible that a Judge may allow a short videoconference hearing on this issue while the Courts are closed.

Is mediation better than divorce court?

Most of the time, the answer to that is yes. Mediation is often required, and it usually results in settlement. It saves both parties money, as preparing for and conducting a trial can be very expensive. It also gives both parties a sense of ownership of the result. Both parties and their divorce lawyers are usually able to recognize that there is a risk involved in putting the contested issues before a judge or jury, and there is value in settling a case in a manner that eliminates that risk.

More information can also be found on the FAQ page of our website.

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Law Office of Amy K. Gehm

(23)

Modification, Litigation, Child Custody

“ I understand a lawyer's time is valuable but so is my mine - being able to speak to an attorney to get an idea of their skills and suggestions was key”

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Law Office of Jason Wright

(49)

School Law, Divorce, Family Law

“He explained the process to me, one time I was wanting to make a decision based on emotions (and yes, yes, I was emotional, it is part of the circumstances) and he calmly told me the truth.”

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Law Offices Of RRK - Robert R. Kiesling

(42)

Custody
Confidence
Court

“Robert Kiesling was very knowledgeable about every aspect in my divorce, he was very caring and helped me through one of the toughest times in my life.”

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The Mendez Law Group

(47)

Hope
Green Card
Information

“I am very happy with the service provided by the lawyer Gavino Mendez, who is very professional and has helped me legally in every step of the legal process.”

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Christine Henry Andresen • CHA Law Group

(46)

Wills & Estate Planning, Adoption, Family

“What has impressed me the most was her willingness to advocate for my daughter and her timeliness in getting it done both times that I've worked with her!”

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Minimum cost	$3117
Maximum cost	$29916
Avg Per Hour Rates	$437

Best Child Custody Lawyers in Austin, TX

The highest-rated Custody, Visitation and Guardianship Law companies out of 138 vetted & reviewed in the Austin area.

Eric M. Willie

Evans Family Law Group

Law Office of Ben Carrasco

Vaught Law Firm

Kimbrough Legal

Bustos Family Law

Law Office of Jackson F Gorski

The Law Firm of T. Wade Jefferies

MAT Rueda LAW Firm

Angela Faye Brown & Associates

Thompson Law

Hembree Bell Law Firm

Kirker Davis

Smith Family Law

Cofer & Connelly - Austin Criminal Defense & Family Lawyer

Evans/Reilley

Hildreth & Rueda

Burnettturner

Noelke Maples Saint Leger Bryant

Law Office of Amy K. Gehm

Law Office of Jason Wright

Law Offices Of RRK - Robert R. Kiesling

The Mendez Law Group

Christine Henry Andresen • CHA Law Group

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