Denton County Child Custody Attorney
Serving Families in Carrollton, Flower Mound, Lewisville and Surrounding Areas
Family matters become more complex when children are involved, particularly when it comes to determining child custody. When spouses decide to dissolve their marriage, custody of the children can be the most contentious issue. When you need representation to maintain custody of your children, be sure to call on a Denton County divorce lawyer from the firm. Attorney John Haugen is a former army captain and has been trained to prepare, strategize, and win. Get proven counsel on your side today by retaining the services of our family attorney.
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How is Child Custody Determined in Texas?
In contested divorces, child custody is often decided by the judge instead of the parents. In cases such as these, it is important to have an experienced and aggressive Denton County family law attorney to fight for you and for your child's best interest. The court makes custody decisions based on the best interest of the child, so you will need to prove that the child's best interests lie with your having custody. Some factors that the judge will consider include:
- Which parent can provide for the child's physical and emotional needs
- Which parent provides a safe environment for the child (both physically and emotionally)
- The stability of each parent's home
- How the parents cooperate with each other
- Which parent has primarily cared for the child beforehand
- The child's preference (the judge might consider this if the child is 12 years or older)
- Whether or not there are siblings
- The abilities of each parent
- Any history of abuse or domestic violence
Haugen Law Firm, P.C. can help you strategize the best way to make such an argument and win the custody order that you and your child need.
What Our Clients Are Saying
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"I Had Nothing To Worry About"I was informed on what was going on and what to expect. I felt like I was treated with respect, and that my situation was very important to the firm. And I had nothing to worry about.
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"Shifted My Thinking From Tactical To Strategic"John was very knowledgeable on divorce. He helped me shift my thinking from tactical to strategic. John is a stand-up guy.
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"I highly recommend Conner for any legalities you may be facing. Worth. Every. Penny!"I have nothing but good things to say about Conner & his staff. Everyone has been so polite & timely through this 6 month process. Conner has superseded what I thought was going to be the end of the world. I highly recommend Conner for any legalities you may be facing. Worth. Every. Penny!
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"I cannot thank them enough for all their support and patience with me during the process with all of my questions and walking me through the long process."I researched and wanted a lawyer familiar with military families and the Haugen Law Firm was it! I had so many different factors in my divorce and child custody, and you truly get what you pay for. I am so thankful to have found them and for all the guidance and help through the process. I cannot recommend Connor and Delaney more! This is already a stressful situation and to be able to have a team to help me better understand the ins and outs of the legal tidbits and process helped. It was well worth the cost and even though it feels expensive I know without a doubt that my divorce and custody was done right, and the paperwork shows it. They helped me think of things a regular divorce lawyer wouldn't know due to being a military family. If I need legal help again, I will be coming back for sure! I cannot thank them enough for all their support and patience with me during the process with all of my questions and walking me through the long process.
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"Assured That I Am In Good Hands"I had no idea how this all would work. But, no matter how small and confusing my questions were they were all treated with importance and taken seriously. I was never pushed, but was always assured that I am in good hands. I was able to trust John, which is rare. I have no second thoughts about having him as my lawyer or recommending him to my loved ones.
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"Conner was exceptional with my situation and recommend him for anything that needs special attention."The Haugen Law Firm was very professional with handling my case. Conner was exceptional with my situation and recommend him for anything that needs special attention. Always available. I will be a life long client. Thank you Conner and the team at Haugen Law Firm.
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"Honest and Straight Forward"Mr. Haugen was very straight forward and looked at all the factors that could affect me case. He acted on the matter quickly and it was immediately addressed. I appreciate his honest and straight forward demeanor.
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"Conner is exactly the lawyer you want in the trenches with you representing you in a divorce, or any case, for that matter."I don't even know where to begin to describe the amazing job accomplished by Conner and the Haugen Law Firm Team in my divorce case that spanned the course of nearly 4 years! Conner is exactly the lawyer you want in the trenches with you representing you in a divorce, or any case, for that matter. His work is thorough, very organized, professional, detailed, aggressive, and effective- a true class act! Conner and the whole team put me at ease during the most difficult time in my life. No human should have to go to court the extreme amount that I had to in my very litigious divorce, but I was always confident with Conner as my representation and advocate. Hiring him was the best decision I made in this whole process. I am forever grateful to Conner and the whole Haugen Law Firm team for their hard work and dedication in my case. Highly recommend!