Child Custody

Child Custody

Child Custody Attorney
Serving the San Angelo, TX Community

Going through a divorce is already a painful process, but it is made even more difficult when children are involved. One of the most crucial elements of a divorce involving children is custody and possession of the children between parents. 


One common mistake that many parents make is trying to figure out custody on their own. Child custody can be an extremely difficult situation to figure out as custody issues can transform an otherwise straightforward divorce into a contentious struggle between two parties who have vastly different perspectives on what is best for their children. 


There are many pitfalls that can be created when parents do not fully understand what they are agreeing to. That is why hiring a child custody lawyer is absolutely the best decision. At the law office of Kirk Hawkins Attorney, we can help navigate you through your child custody issue to reach an ideal conclusion that is acceptable to all parties as efficiently and painlessly as possible.

Child Support Modification

Child support is an important factor of any custody agreement. It is an arrangement in which the non-custodial parent (or the parent with less custody time) pays a regular sum to the custodial parent to serve as a contribution towards the child's basic living expenses. Child support payments can help cover food, clothing, shelter, health care, and education. The arrangement and specific sum will be determined by the court, and will generally be very difficult to alter without court approval - even if both parents are in agreement. However, there are circumstances under which the payment may be increased or decreased:


  • One or both parents get remarried, thus (usually) increasing their household income
  • Changes in family law regarding child support
  • One parent becoming permanently disabled
  • One parent undergoing a permanent job change
  • The child's needs change


If there has been a permanent change in your circumstances that might alter your child support payments, you can request a child support modification through the court. An experienced child support attorney can help you with this matter. Our office is always ready to help clients throughout the San Angelo, TX area, so feel free to give us a call.

Why Hire an Attorney to Help With Child Custody?

Even when both parents are agreeable, it is still vitally important that you hire an attorney to make sure that your agreements are in your and your children’s best interests. Some additional reasons you may consider hiring a lawyer to assist with child custody may include:

 

  • The other parent has retained legal counsel
  • Your case was simple but has become more complicated or has special circumstances
  • You are not familiar or experienced with family law
  • Your ex has changed their mind about sharing custody
  • Your ex is trying to keep you from seeing your children
  • You believe your child is in danger


In addition to child custody cases, we can also help with child support modification, parental rights, grandparents' rights, and other family law matters. When you need an effective legal advocate, do not hesitate to reach out to our office.

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