Family Law Attorney in Denton

Disciplined Family Law Representation Tailored to Your Goals

Family law decisions can affect your children, finances, property, and safety long after a case concludes. Haugen Law Firm, P.C. develops customized legal strategies for individuals and families in Denton, Texas, based on each client’s circumstances and goals. Founded in 2007, we bring a disciplined, service-driven approach to negotiation and courtroom advocacy.

Our family law attorneys handle matters ranging from divorce and parenting disputes to protective orders and adoption. We also offer remote consultations and services in multiple languages, making legal guidance more accessible to Denton County clients, including those who don’t primarily speak English.

Discuss your circumstances with our family law team. Call (972) 460-6798 to request a consultation.

Family Law Services in Denton, Texas

We identify the legal and practical issues that need to be resolved, then develop a strategy around the facts of the case. Depending on the matter, those issues may involve children, marital property, financial support, personal safety, or the creation or termination of a parent-child relationship.

Our family law services include:

• Divorce and alimony
• Property division and high-net-worth divorce
• Military divorce
• Child custody and child support
• Parenting plans
• Grandparents’ and relatives’ rights
• Post-divorce modifications
• Restraining orders and protective orders
• Termination and adoption

Founding Attorney John Haugen’s military background informs our service-centered approach, including our work with military-connected families. He graduated from West Point in 1984, served five years as a U.S. Army Captain, and was honorably discharged in 1989.

Recognized & Accessible Legal Representation

Our firm was named a 2026 Best of Denton - Winner and a 2026 Best of Denton - Top 3. We’re affiliated with the Texas Bar Foundation, Dallas Bar Association, and Denton Bar Association, and we’re Lead Counsel Rated. These affiliations and recognitions reflect our professional involvement, while every family law matter still receives case-specific preparation.

Remote consultations allow clients to speak with us without traveling for the initial consultation. Our multilingual services also allow non-English-speaking clients to discuss sensitive family and financial issues in a language that encourages meaningful participation.

What to Expect from Our Family Law Process

We begin by discussing your circumstances, priorities, and the issues requiring resolution. These may include conservatorship, the Texas legal term for parental rights and responsibilities, as well as possession schedules, property division, support, or protective orders. We then develop a legal strategy for your specific situation.

When an agreement is possible, we represent clients in negotiations to establish terms that guide both parties after the case concludes. When disputed issues require a court decision, we’re prepared to present the matter in court.

Texas Divorce, Property & Custody Principles

Texas permits no-fault divorce, so one spouse can seek a divorce without proving the other committed wrongdoing. Texas is also a community property state. Assets and debts acquired during marriage are generally subject to division between the spouses, although their classification and division depend on the facts and available records.

Texas Family Code Chapter 153 governs conservatorship, possession, and access in child custody matters. For children age three or older, Section 153.252 presumes that the Standard Possession Order provides reasonable minimum possession and serves the child’s best interest. The appropriate terms still depend on the family’s circumstances and the court’s findings.

When parents live within 100 miles of each other, the Standard Possession Order generally provides possession on the first, third, and fifth weekends, Thursday evenings during the school year, alternating holidays, and 30 days during summer vacation. That presumption doesn’t apply to children younger than three. Under Section 153.254, courts consider other factors when establishing possession terms for a younger child.

Denton County Family Court Jurisdiction

Family law cases in Denton County are heard in district courts at the Denton County Courts Building. The 362nd, 367th, 393rd, 431st, 442nd, 462nd, 467th, and 481st District Courts regularly preside over divorce, custody, modification, and enforcement matters.

The 393rd District Court is required to give preference to family law matters, although a qualifying district court may receive a case through random assignment. Regardless of the assignment, the evidence, requested orders, and disputed issues must be prepared for the specific proceeding.

Request a Family Law Consultation

We offer a 20% discount to active-duty military members, school teachers, and firefighters. Retired military service members receive a 10% discount. Our contact form is also available for people seeking information about their next steps.

Call (972) 460-6798 to request a consultation with Haugen Law Firm, P.C.