Helping Texas Families Resolve Legal Conflicts
Every family is different, and their legal needs vary greatly. Some couples need an experienced divorce lawyer. Other families need an advocate in the adoption process. Still others need an attorney to guide them through child custody disputes. There is no approach that is right for every family.
At Shackelford Hawkins & Associates, P.C., we give our Texas family law clients the personal attention they deserve. We will take the time to develop a strategy that is tailored to your family's needs. Call or contact us online to schedule an appointment at our Lubbock (806-687-4040) or Gun Barrel City office (903-887-4878).
Protect Your Family's Future
As highly skilled negotiators and trial attorneys, we are always prepared to go to trial. However, strategic negotiation is often the best way to accomplish our clients' goals. We will take the approach that best meets your needs regarding:
- Divorce — We will help you resolve every issue in your divorce, including division of property and spousal support.
- Child custody — We will work with you to develop a custody plan that protects your child's interests and meets your needs as a parent.
- Child support — Texas has statutory child support guidelines that take into account both parents' income, the child custody arrangement and the number of children each parent has.
- Adoption — We are available to help same-sex couples, stepparents and other close family members with the adoption process, including the legal adoption and termination of parental rights when necessary.
- Child protective services issues — We protect parents' rights when CPS has taken their children away.
- Modification of orders — Life changes for many reasons. We represent clients seeking and defending against modifications of child support, custody and visitation orders.
- Enforcement of orders — If the other party refuses to meet the obligations outlined in your child support or custody orders, we will represent you in contempt actions.
- Grandparents rights — Grandparents have a right to see their grandchildren.
- Paternity disputes — We will represent you to establish support or visitation orders or to disprove paternity.
Family law issues are some of the most emotionally challenging situations our clients will ever face. We understand the importance of an individualized approach to family law, and we will help you create solutions that are in your family's best interests. Call 806-687-4040 (Lubbock office) or 903-887-4878 (Gun Barrel City office) or contact us online to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced family lawyers.