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Family Law Litigation
Kendall L. Drew, we are patient and understanding of our clients’ needs, but we are also zealous advocates in the courtroom. We know what it takes to resolve our clients’ family law issues, and we use our understanding of the legal system to craft effective legal strategies.
Although most of our clients desire to resolve their family law issues amicably, sometimes conflict is unavoidable and a case will proceed to the litigation stage. Because of this, each Waxahachie family attorney at our firm has the infrastructure in place to provide family law litigation support for your family law claims. We have experience litigating the following types of family law claims:
- Modification of an existing child support or child custody agreement
- Disagreements over property division during divorce
- Disputes over the enforceability of a prenuptial agreement
- Enforcement of a child support agreement or child custody arrangement
- Lawsuits regarding domestic violence or child abuse
If you need assistance with your family law litigation case, a Waxahachie divorce attorney at Kendall L. Drew, is available to help you. Our attorneys provide a strong support system for you during these tough times while also getting the job done in the courtroom. Contact a Waxahachie family lawyer at our firm today to discuss your case.
Waxahachie Child Support and Custody Support Information
Your children are the most important people in your life, and you would do anything to protect them. Kendall L. Drew, understands the angst and conflict that family problems can cause, especially when it comes to your children. Kendall will take the necessary steps to ensure that your children are provided for and that you are able to maintain the best relationship possible with your child.
I am very understanding of your circumstances, but I am also very strong advocate during the divorce settlement process. I will make sure that both your rights and the rights of your children are protected. I have experience in a wide variety of child support and child custody issues, including the following:
- Conservatorship
- Possession
- Sole custody
- Joint custody
- Access rights
- Standard visitation arrangements
- Supervised and restricted visitation orders
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJEA)
- Child Protective Services (CPS)
- Enforcement and modification of child custody, child support and visitation orders
I am also available to assist you with other family law issues, including divorce and prenuptial agreements, adoption, emergency orders, and family law litigation. If you have any questions about the process of determining child support and child custody, a Waxahachie attorney Kendall L. Drew at is available to help you.
Texas Child Support Guidelines
Under Texas law, each parent has a legal obligation to provide for his or her children. The parent responsible for paying child support (typically the non-custodial parent) must pay the other parent based upon the following percentages:
- One child: 20 percent of the obligor parent’s net resources
- Two children: 25 percent of the obligor’s net resources
- Three children: 30 percent of the obligor’s net resources
- Four children: 35 percent of the obligor’s net resources
- Five children: 40 percent of the obligor’s net resources
- More than five children: a minimum of 40 percent of the obligor’s net resources
These guidelines are applied to situations in which the obligor parent has $7,500 or less in net resources each month. In instances in which the obligor’s monthly net resources exceeds $7,500, the court must apply the above percentages to the first $7,500 of net resources and may then order support above that amount. These amounts may, however, be reduced if the obligor parent also has children from another parent.
Child support payments for each child will typically continue until that child reaches the age of 18 or until the child graduates from high school (whichever is later). If the child is disabled, child support may continue indefinitely. While there is no statutory requirement that the obligor parent provide for a child’s college education, many contractual support agreements include a provision for the payment of college expenses.
Visitation Rights
If the court orders custody of a child, the usually one parent has the right to visit the child. The Texas Family Code provides a standard visitation schedule for children older than three years old. Depending on the distance between the parents, a standard visitation schedule can include at least one or two (sometimes three in certain months) weekends a month, two hours every Thursday during the school year, if under 100 miles and 30 days during the summer. Holidays are often typically split evenly between the two parents.
In certain circumstances, the court may determine that it is not in the best interests of the child to have a standard visitation. In such cases, the non-custodial parent will still usually be entitled to supervised or restricted visitation.
Enforcing, Modifying Child Support and Child Custody Arrangements
If a child support or child custody order has been entered but your circumstances have changed or if the other parent is failing to comply with the agreement, you can modify or enforce the agreement. However, the process is complex, and you may need the assistance of an experienced Waxahachie child support lawyer who understands the modification and enforcement process.
If you would like to modify a child support or child custody order, you can petition the court and request that a change be made. Modifications of child support or custody orders are typically made for a number of reasons:
If the other parent fails to comply with the child support and child custody orders, you should seek enforcement of the court order. It is important to remember that the Court not the parent is responsible for enforcement of child support and child custody orders. If the other parent refuses to make child support payments, you cannot refuse to let the parent see the child and vice versa. To ensure that both parents comply with all child support and child custody orders, a court may enter sanctions on the party who fails to comply. Such sanctions may include jail time, a judgment of the arrears, make up time, attorneys fees and other civil and criminal penalties.
Family Attorneys Helping Families in the Waxahachie Area
Kendall L. Drew is friendly and willing to help those families in the Waxahachie area who are struggling with family law issues. He comes from strong family backgrounds and understands how difficult it can be to deal with changes in your family, especially when it involves your children. He will take the steps he can to ensure that your children receive the best custody and support arrangements possible. Contact a Waxahachie child custody lawyer Kendall L. Drew today to discuss your child support and child custody issues.
Divorce & Prenuptial Agreement
Waxahachie Divorce & Prenuptial Agreement Support Information
Kendall L. Drew makes it his personal mission to help families facing divorce work through their family law issues and adapt to their new family situations. He knows that divorce can be a painful and emotionally draining process, and he does whatever he can to help you get through this difficult time. When you contact Kendall he will sit down with you to discuss your situation and come up with the best strategy to develop a favorable separation agreement. He will then use his knowledge and experience to zealously represent you during negotiations. Should your divorce proceedings escalate to a trial, we will use our family law litigation experience and strong reputation to protect your rights in the courtroom.
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