Helping You Through the Tough TimesWe don't view divorce or child custody as "legal matters." We understand that these are emotional issues and big changes in your life affected by the legal outcome of your case. We recognize there is both a history to consider and a future relationship as co-parents. For sensible solutions and strong legal advocacy in divorce and family law, contact Coats and Todd, P.C.. Our skilled and caring lawyers take cases in Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Fort Worth and throughout the DFW Metroplex. Divorce and Family AttorneysWe represent men or women in divorce. If you agree on property division and all matters involving children, we can draw up the papers for an uncontested divorce. But an uncontested divorce or custody dispute does not have to mean a legal battle. We are skilled trial lawyers who can protect you when litigation is necessary, but we aim for workable solutions that limit the cost, the animosity and the impact on your children. - Asset division — We find creative resolutions for a fair split of the marital estate, including the house, retirement funds, possessions and debts.
- Child custody — The possession order typically awards conservatorship (custody) to one parent and access (visitation) to the other. We can make your case for primary custody or a shared arrangement, and we aim for a realistic and healthy parenting plan that keeps both parents involved in the child's life.
- Child support and alimony — Child support is set by formula, but we make sure the state has accurate information. Spousal support may apply when there is a big difference in incomes or one spouse cannot become self-supporting.
- Modifications — We represent clients on either side in post-divorce court proceedings for sole custody, parent relocation or modifying visitation schedules. We also handle petitions for increasing (or decreasing) child support based on substantial change in income.
- Enforcement — Our lawyers can file motions for contempt if one parent is interfering with visitation or failing to pay child support
- Prenuptial/post-nuptial agreements — A pre-marital agreement protects assets you bring to marriage, and preserves inheritance rights for children from a previous marriage.
- Child adoption — We can handle stepparent adoptions (including termination of parental rights), CPS placement of abandoned children, or formalizing a private agency adoption.
- Adult adoption — Adopting a person over 18 confers inheritance rights to the adoptee and enables a HIPAA release of medical records.
Coats and Todd, P.C. protects your interests through attention to detail, problem-solving skills and prudent litigation. Contact us online or call 1-800-856-1031 to arrange a consultation. We accept major credit cards and have Spanish speakers on staff.
Coats and Todd, PC
300 North Coit Road, Suite 1350
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: 972-591-2375
Toll Free: 1-800-856-1031
Fax: 800-314-2252
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