Looking for a Good Divorce Attorney

Updated on March 23, 2009
A.S. asks from Plano, TX
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I am looking for a good divorce attorney to help with a custody/child support battle.
I am really worried about the cost, do if anyone can recommend a great attorney I would really appreciate it!

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J.D.

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OMG You have to call Leslie Martin at Martin Family Law she saved my life! My husband has lots of money and a big house and new wife and refused to pay child support I had NO MONEY to pay her and she did so many amazing things for us I have my debt to her down to $314 and its been like 2 yrs. I can't find her card but will keep trying. She is an amazing woman's attorney!

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L.M.

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As an attorney (my practice is not family law, though) let me give you a few words of advice. Be sure to interview the attorney and get to know something about them - don't just choose one based on economics.

Be sure that he/she practices regularly in the court where you will be (the county)...because there is a definite edge for attorneys who are familiar with the judges.

Ask if he/she regularly represents husbands or wives and how many child custody cases they have handled.

Ask if he/she will regularly speak with you (and not relegate your calls to a paralegal or admin). Make sure that you have someone who will explain to you the proceedings and what is happening. You don't want to get to court and be surprised about something.

Ask if he/she can recommend a good mediator (always better to try this route even with an attorney representing you, because it is less costly both $$ and on the children's mental health).

Ask if he/she can give you the names of any clients they have represented....some attorneys have clients who will agree to speak to potential new clients (but not always, because there is issue of confidentiality).

Ask if he/she can refer you to any counseling or support groups. If he/she is interested in the overall well-being of a client, then it is likely that he/she will have some contacts to these type of groups (not just in it for the $$).

And finally, make sure you feel that he/she is someone you can trust and feel comfortable speaking to. I hope this helps you a little. Good luck. Email me anytime if you have questions or just need a little moral support. ____@____.com

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H.C.

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I would highly recommend my friend Devora Vaughn. She is GREAT with listening to your story, catering her strategies around what your family needs & dealing with custody issues. www.dvaughnfamilylaw.com
103 East Virginia, Suite 202
McKinney, Texas 75069
Phone : ###-###-####
Fax : ###-###-####

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M.K.

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Victoria Ingham is awesome. She'll be kind and gentle with you and fierce with him. She's very experienced and affordable. Her number is ###-###-####. Good luck!

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M.B.

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A great one is Martha Lee Bean:
103 E Virginia St
McKinney, TX 75069
###-###-####

She specializes in divorce & family law, and is very active in the community too... and she's a really nice, caring person.

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L.F.

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Floyd Blackwell
1750 E. Northwest Highway
Garland, Tx 75041
###-###-####

Very kind, but tough. Good combination for a lawyer.
He got everything I wanted and more in my divorce. He talks to you straight about whether he can help you or not.

Good luck!

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M.B.

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Where are you located? I am a family law attorney in Plano/Frisco and would be glad to help you. I am a partner in a firm of 12 attorneys and will give you a free 30 minute consultation if you would like. My office number is ###-###-#### and my name is M. Balius.

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H.B.

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I recommend Curtis Harrison. He is board certified in family law. His info:

____@____.com
###-###-####
www.ahrlawfirm.com

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K.R.

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If you are worried about the cost which must of us are you can do alot of research on line and find out just how to file all the request yourself. You can even go as far as requesting the judge to confer with the child. I got a divorce several years ago hired a attorney and ended up with court ordered counseling, then decided to fired the attorney and did research online. I am pround to say I have my children with me ever day he who had the money and a attorney only gets to pick them up from my house at 6pm. on his weeks. I have two children girl 13 and a boy 9. Having a attorney can be great and exspense I spent $6000.00 on attorney fee's and $8000.00 on court ordered couseling
and got no were. Did research and online and spent $100.00 and got my kids. Everthing is there just read thru all the information. I did alot of researching, just type in what you are looking for and you can find information on how to deal with the question and just who to answer then. Not ever one will be able to use this but alot can. My divorce was not easy but I was determined, to handle it. I was not going to let him have the upper hand......

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T.M.

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Try Dennis Fuller, ____@____.com. Great personal friend of mine and fine lawyer. Will send his phone number later.
T.

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R.Y.

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If you want an attorney that won't take you to the cleaners and is a good family lawyer...call this guy. Ed Klein - ###-###-####. His office is in Carrollton!

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M.B.

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I am using a lawyer right now that is in Frisco off of the Tollway. Her name is Lauren Cain. She seems to be really great so far... and she wasn't expensive!

N.H.

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Hi A.,

My dad's a great divorce attorney and I'm sure he could help you out.
He's located in Richardson off of Coit & Belt line close to the Whole Foods Market.
His contact info is:
###-###-####

He owns an insurance agency and law office but just ask for Jim when you call.

Let me know if you have any questions and take care!

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S.F.

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Greg Whitten ###-###-#### based in downtonw McKinney. Great Christian guy will help protect you & your children

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K.B.

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I can only tell you someone who I recommend not to use, John Pfister in Frisco.

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