Lewisville Divorce Attorney

Lewisville, TX Divorce Lawyer for Child Custody and Child Support

When you are involved in any type of family law proceeding, you have a lot at stake. Even in an amicable divorce or child custody case, your life is going to change in a significant way based on the outcome of this case. In more contentious proceedings, you probably have a lot of worries, and you may be experiencing a great deal of stress. You could be concerned about making sure you get the most possible time with your child, or you may be worried about getting your fair share of the marital assets you and your spouse have acquired.

At Magaña & Van Dyke, your worries are our concern. The issues that are important to you are important to us. We understand that you and your children are in a period of transition, and our goal is to leave you in the absolute best position we can. While we hope for an amicable settlement, we are more than prepared to advocate for you in even the most contentious family law litigation. Our attorneys are very experienced with these issues, which may be very new to you. Your case is far too important to face alone.

Lewisville Divorce Lawyers

In modern times, divorce mediation and the establishment of a fair settlement is the goal in most cases. Unfortunately, some spouses refuse to cooperate, making litigation necessary. We are ready for this possibility. Often, the sticking point that prevents a divorce agreement centers around the division of marital property.

Texas is a community property state, meaning that anything classified as a marital asset is equally owned by both spouses, regardless of their respective earnings. Each spouse is presumed to have made equal contributions to the marriage, whether that means working for pay or working at home. During a divorce, marital property must be divided in a manner that is "fair and just."

Contributions to a retirement account made during the marriage by either spouse are marital property to be divided 50/50, as are all other assets acquired while you were married. There are limited exceptions; for example, if you have a personal injury settlement, that belongs strictly to you.

Magaña & Van Dyke wants to help preserve your lifestyle, and if that means fighting to ensure that you receive spousal support (alimony), that is what we will do.

Child Support and Child Custody Lawyers

We understand that nothing is more important than the bond you share with your children. Our attorneys will put our best efforts into making sure you get the most possible time with your child and the full amount of support your child deserves from the other parent.

Texas divides child custody into two separate issues. The first is conservatorship - the right to make decisions about your children's upbringing, including their education and medical care. The second is possession and access - time with your child. These issues are always decided based on the best interests of the child. As the court considers a number of factors in deciding custody concerns, we can design arguments based on each and every factor to keep you and your children together as much as possible.

Your child also has the right to receive financial support from both parents. Texas calculates child support as a percentage of the noncustodial parent's income. Our goal is to maximize the amount of support you will have access to so that you can provide for your children's needs.

Call a Lewisville Family Law and Divorce Lawyer

When you are going through a family law proceeding, you can trust Magaña & Van Dyke to provide you with aggressive and relentless advocacy at every stage of your case. To find out how we can protect your best interests, call 940-382-1976 or contact us online to arrange a free consultation.