Family Law Attorney in Denton County

Individualized Strategies for Divorce, Parenting & Financial Issues

Even a straightforward family law case can put pressure on your shoulders. These cases involve sensitive issues with far-reaching implications for your family’s future. Housing, parenting time, financial obligations, and property rights may all need attention within the same case.

If you need counsel or representation for a legal issue involving your family, we provide a strategy based on your circumstances and goals. We consider the issues in dispute, any existing court orders, the information available from both parties, and whether an agreement is possible or court intervention may be necessary. Attorney John Haugen is a former captain in the U.S. Army and brings that background in preparation and discipline to our work.

Divorce, Child Custody & Related Family Law Matters

The most common family law matters our firm sees are divorce cases and the related issues that arise during the divorce process.

Divorce can require separate decisions about property and debt division, child support, parenting arrangements, and alimony or spousal support. A high net-worth divorce may involve additional attention to the identification, characterization, and valuation of assets. Military divorce can also present distinct questions involving benefits, service obligations, and parenting schedules.

Parenting plans address the practical details of raising a child across two households, such as schedules, exchanges, holidays, decision-making, and communication. Texas uses the term conservatorship to describe parental rights and duties. When circumstances or current conditions change after a final order, a post-divorce modification may provide a way to ask the court to revisit qualifying terms under applicable law.

Our family law matters include:

• Alimony
• Child custody
• Child support
• High net-worth divorce
• Military divorce
• Parenting plans
• Post-divorce modifications
• Property division

Family Law Cases in Denton County Courts

Denton County maintains a District and Family Courts system with multiple district courts. The assigned court, required filings, standing orders, and procedural posture can affect how a particular case moves forward. We serve residents throughout Denton County from our Lewisville practice location and account for the applicable court requirements when preparing a case.

Texas family law also provides the framework for decisions involving children and marital property. In conservatorship and possession matters, the child’s best interest is the court’s primary consideration. How that standard applies depends on the evidence and the family’s specific circumstances.

Texas community property generally includes property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, subject to legal distinctions and exceptions. Property characterization can affect what is included in the marital estate and how a court may divide it. Separate property claims, debts, records, and disputed valuations can make the analysis more involved.

Negotiated Resolutions & Courtroom Preparation

Some family law disputes can be resolved through direct negotiation or mediation, while others require hearings or further litigation. We examine the connected issues rather than treating custody, support, and property as unrelated decisions. Our goal is to identify priorities, explain the available paths, and prepare for the decision points that may arise.

A negotiated resolution can give the parties greater input into the final terms, but an agreement must still address the issues necessary for the case. When disputed facts or incompatible positions prevent settlement, we’re prepared to advocate in court. The appropriate path depends on the facts, the available evidence, and the other party’s willingness to reach workable terms.

Accessible Family Law Guidance From Our Lewisville Office

Haugen Law Firm, P.C. was founded in 2007. We shape each strategy around the client’s goals rather than apply a standard solution. Our office in Old Town Lewisville is just off I-35 and within easy reach of clients traveling from across Denton County.

Remote consultations are available for clients who can’t attend an in-person meeting in Lewisville. We also offer significant discounts to military members, first responders, and teachers. Contact us to ask about consultation options and discuss the circumstances surrounding your family law matter.

Discuss Your Family Law Matter With Our Firm

A case evaluation gives you an opportunity to explain what is happening, identify the issues requiring attention, and discuss possible next steps, including whether to pursue a negotiated resolution or prepare for litigation. Bring any existing court orders and the records most relevant to your children, finances, assets, or debts.

Call (972) 460-6798 to request a case evaluation with a Denton County family attorney.