Family law handled with clarity — not chaos.
Divorce and custody matters touch your children, your finances, and your daily life at the same time. Tank Law helps clients think through the decisions in front of them, protect what matters most, and move toward resolution with a clear plan.
Contested vs. uncontested divorce
An uncontested divorce means both spouses agree on the major terms — property division, custody, and support — and the case moves through the court largely as a formality. A contested divorce means one or more of those issues is disputed and needs to be negotiated or decided by a judge.
Which Path Fits Your Situation?
Some cases start contested and settle before trial; others are uncontested until an unexpected issue surfaces. We assess where your case realistically stands and build a strategy around it — not around a one-size-fits-all process.
Family law across Dallas–Fort Worth
Divorce
Contested and uncontested divorce, including cases involving significant assets, business interests, or real property.
Child Custody & Conservatorship
Establishing which parent makes which decisions, and where the child primarily lives.
Possession & Visitation Schedules
Building a schedule that works for your family's actual circumstances, not just a standard template.
Child Support — Establishment
Calculating support obligations under the Texas guidelines at the outset of a case.
Child Support — Modification
Adjusting support when income, custody, or circumstances materially change.
Child Support — Enforcement
Taking action when a parent isn't paying, or isn't following the custody order.
Property & Asset Division
Dividing community property, including real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests.
Spousal Support
Evaluating whether spousal maintenance applies, and for how long, under Texas law.
Paternity Matters
Establishing or contesting paternity, and the custody and support rights that follow.
Post-Divorce Modifications
Returning to court when life changes — a move, a new job, a change in the child's needs.
Custody & Conservatorship in Texas
Texas law refers to custody as "conservatorship." Courts generally favor both parents remaining involved, but that doesn't mean an even split by default — decision-making rights and possession schedules are addressed separately, based on the child's best interest.
How Child Support Is Calculated
Texas uses statutory guidelines based primarily on the paying parent's income and the number of children involved. Courts can deviate from the guideline amount in certain circumstances, such as a child's special needs or unusual travel costs.
Community property in a Texas divorce
Texas is a community property state, meaning most property acquired during the marriage is generally subject to division — regardless of whose name is on the title. Property owned before the marriage, along with gifts and inheritances, is typically treated as separate property.
"Fair" Doesn't Always Mean "Equal"
Texas courts divide community property in a manner the court considers "just and right," which is not always a 50/50 split. Factors like earning capacity, fault in the breakup, and the needs of the children can all play a role.
Can custody or support orders be changed later?
Yes — when circumstances materially change. A job loss, a relocation, a change in the child's needs, or a shift in either parent's availability can all support a modification. The court will still look at what serves the child's best interest.
When an Order Isn't Being Followed
If the other parent isn't paying support or isn't complying with the custody schedule, enforcement action can compel compliance and, in some cases, address missed obligations.
Family law — frequently asked questions
Courts look at the child's best interest, considering factors like each parent's involvement, stability, and ability to meet the child's needs. Texas law generally favors both parents staying involved unless there's a reason that wouldn't serve the child.
Support is generally calculated as a percentage of the paying parent's net monthly income, based on the number of children. Courts can adjust the amount based on specific circumstances.
No. Texas allows no-fault divorce on the ground of "insupportability," though fault grounds are still available and can sometimes affect property division or support.
You can file for enforcement, which asks the court to compel compliance. Documentation of the violations matters, so keep records as issues come up.
Texas has a minimum 60-day waiting period from filing, but contested issues, court schedules, and negotiation timelines often extend the process well beyond that minimum.
A steady approach to family law
Child-Focused
Decisions are framed around what actually serves your children.
Direct Access
You work with your attorney directly through each stage of the case.
Financially Clear
We help you understand the property and support picture early on.
Litigation-Ready
Prepared to negotiate a fair resolution — or try the case if needed.