Know a Good Lawyer for Family Law?

Updated on June 11, 2009
B.W. asks from Fort Worth, TX
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My ex-husband is taking me to court for sole conservetorship of my 16 year old son as well as a retroactive retroactive reduction in child support. In the decree I am the custodial parent and the kids (I also have a 14 yr old dtr) spend one week with mom and one week with dad (we live close so school/activities are constant). My son went to live w Dad full time in October 08 because he had become increasingly verbally then physically abusive toward me (with Dad's approval). I called the police to my home when things escalated to the physical-heartbreaking for me but I knew things needed to STOP and everyone needed a wakeup call. (Dad said I was being 'unreasonable') The next day I gave in, temporarily, to him living w Dad full time. He had been in counseling, Dad discontinued, Dad withholds information like school information etc. I have continued daily contact with my son, working at repairing the relationship and we are on friendly terms now. A lot more to the story but now Dad wants to make this informal temporary agreement formal AND have me reimburse him for child support for the months he has lived with him. (The difference between one and two children). I have been splitting expenses with him as before, he earns 4 x my salary, history of being a financial bully. ALL THAT TO SAY...ANYONE KNOW A GOOD, AGGRESSIVE FAMILY LAW ATT'Y? I can use my divorce attorny but my sense is he is to 'nice'--I don't want to provoke, but don't want to roll over either. Sorry for the length.

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N.L.

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I know a GREAT Atty. Her name is Leslie Combs. Her office is in downtown Ft. Worth. Her number is ###-###-####. She is a very respectable atty. She is straight forward and VERY ethical, but is also a little pit bull in court. She only practices Family Law, so she is fully dedicated. She will give you a free 30min. consultation! I HIGHLY recommend her to everyone I know! I used to work in the same office w/her, although I worked for a diff. atty. So I was able to see her work first-hand. All her clients loved her and would refer everyone they knew to her! Good Luck!

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T.T.

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Firstly, I'm sorry you are going through this.

Secondly, let your son go and live with Dad. Truth is truth and you have a daughter to think about as well.

Thirdly, any lawyer can get the retroactive child support reduced due to ability to pay.

Your son is 16, not 6. You've raised him the best you can. Let the ex have custody of him full time. Stand back and watch. it's what I had to do with my daughter...I allowed her enough rope to hang herself...without an ounce of regret.

I love my daughter...and I'm sure you love your son...but there has to come a time when your child makes a choice...and he made his...as did my daughter...and it's my experience that the more you "fight" the more they want to fight with you.

It's odd the peace you can find by saying...no more.

Good luck to you.

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B.P.

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I would ask you to call Jaynee Beach, Divorce Coach. Jaynee can recommend attorneys she has worked well with and who can deal with this assertively and get you the best results for your child. Contact her at ____@____.com or ###-###-####. She knows this subject very well. Please tell her B. P. sent you. Thanks! and Good luck! B.

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L.D.

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I know a great family law lawyer! His name is Mark Lane. He is working with me, helping me in the custody battle over my 5 yr.old son. Mark's been in family law for 20 years and will fight for you to have rights to your child! He is a 'pit-bull' and doesn't put up with nonsence from the other side. You're the mom! Call him for a free consultation; you can let him know I referred you to him-(L. Derr)- His number is ###-###-####.

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R.G.

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If your in Dallas or Tarrant County call Kathy Austin she is awesome. She is in Desoto and I couldn't tell you her number right off the top of my head. I used to work for Glenn Heights Police Dept and she was our municipal judge over there. She is a very sweet lady and I think would be able to help you.

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L.A.

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I TOTALLY agree with Nikki! Leslie Combs is my attorney and I love her. Everything Nikki said is true. She can help you. Sorry your going through this.
Good luck to you!

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