Child Custody and Support Issues Across State Lines
The family law attorneys at Neal, Ashmore, Evans & Stuntebeck provide effective legal representation in complex interstate divorce, child custody, relocation and jurisdiction or child support cases.
We know how to apply international laws like the Hague Convention and Federal laws adopted by the states (including Texas), such as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) or the Prevention of Parental Kidnapping Act (PPKA), to enforce custodial rights, visitation arrangements and support obligations.
Protecting Parents' Interests in the USA and Internationally
When a parent is out of state, resolving family law matters is complex and handling what seems like a simple problem can look like an impossible goal. Our child support and child custody attorneys help parents protect their interests. Using Texas Courts and law (where provided) and otherwise through interstate resources with attorneys in other states and negotiations, family law mediation and collaborative law across state lines, NAK attorneys guide their clients to the most economical and just result as possible given the circumstances. In any event, the client will learn and fully know the direction and options that are available to them to resolve their dispute without the costly trial and error attempts through their own actions or with attorneys not knowledgeable and experienced in this area of family law.
In particular, our Lewisville lawyers have helped clients:
- Enforce visitation rights when either the non-physical custodial parent or the child lives in another state or country
- Enforce child support or alimony when one spouse is out of state
- Assist in representing clients when another state is attempting to collect old and incorrect child/medical support
- Modify previous orders from the parties divorce or earlier modification proceedings where one or both parties no longer reside in Texas
- Defend against suits filed in other states for enforcement of possession or support orders
Pre-empt Potential Custody Issues
In a time when an increasing number of parents are relocating out of state , it becomes increasingly important to secure the services of an attorney who can foresee potential issues and proactively deal with them during a divorce or post divorce process. Cases involving relocation are extremely locally oriented and factually driven. Consulting or retaining a lawyer who is familiar with the judicial positions on relocation by the judges who regularly sit in a particular county can mean the difference between keeping, losing, or winning custody of your children
Decisive, Ethical and Action-Oriented Attorneys
Our senior attorney, William F. Neal , has earned an AV rating* — a peer-reviewed designation given to a select group of lawyers. All of our attorneys focus their legal practice on family law matters and have for their entire legal careers. We are prepared to put your family first and effectively seek to consult, counsel, and (if necessary) enforce your rights across state or international borders in a method most economical and effective for you.
We Help Resolve Heartbreaking Situations Creatively and Cost-Effectively
Each of our family law attorneys has the resources, knowledge, experience, creative ability and legal skills to help you understand your legal options and take action to protect your rights and responsibilities. While we are well-respected family lawyers, we have worked very hard to create a new billing practice unique among attorneys so that you pay a fair price for our work, especially in child custody cases.
Call 972-436-8000 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.
