McKinney, Texas, Family Law Attorney
By their very nature, family law issues such as a paternity action, divorce, modification, enforcement and adoption are both emotional and complex. It often takes a lawyer with experience and compassion to help you through the legal process. At the Law Offices of Michael Sloan in McKinney, Texas, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Paternity actions
We represent both mothers and fathers in paternity actions for children born to unmarried parents. Mothers usually seek paternity actions to obtain child support. Increasingly, our law firm also represents fathers who want to be involved in their child's life and are willing to pay child support in order to have regular visitation. If there is a dispute over paternity, a DNA test will solve it.
Child custody and support modifications
Divorce orders pertaining to child custody and support can be modified after a divorce if there is a substantial change in circumstances. For example, child support can be decreased if the payer loses his or her job. Child support can be increased if the person paying is earning significantly more money. Child custody and visitation can be changed if the current arrangement is not working.
Child custody and support enforcement
If you are not receiving child support or visitation per your divorce order, we can help enforce the order in court. If your spouse doesn't comply with the court's orders, the judge can fine and jail your spouse. The judge can also order your spouse to pay your attorney expenses.
Stepparent adoptions
If a parent remarries and the new spouse wishes to adopt the children from the prior marriage, we can assist with a stepparent adoption. Stepparent adoptions are only done when one of the parents is out of the picture. Before a child can be adopted in Texas, the rights of the biological parent who does not have custody must first be terminated, by agreement or appropriate legal grounds.
Questions about family law?
Contact Collin County family law attorney Michael Sloan for a free initial consultation. We offer reasonable fee arrangements.
Handicapped accessible. Located directly east of Highway 75 near the historical district. Weekend appointments available.
