Tarrant County family law attorney Nicole Carroll has been practicing law since 1997. Families throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area turn to The Carroll Law Firm for her candid advice, meaningful guidance, and commitment to obtaining solutions for their family law problems.
When many people hear the term “family law,” they immediately think of divorce. Divorce certainly falls under the umbrella of family law, but so do many other family-related legal concerns.
Divorce and Related Matters
Whether you have questions about the divorce process, preparing to divorce or want to learn if mediation can work for you, we are happy to talk to you. We seek the most favorable outcomes for all the decisions involved in your non-contested or contested divorce.
- Property and debt division: Divorce attorney Nicole Carroll regularly handles division of complex property, assets and debt that includes the marital home, vehicles, investment properties, credit card debt, businesses, 401(k) plans, stocks, bonds, ranches, farms and more. We can also help you pursue a fair spousal support payment plan, taking into account the factors the court will consider when deciding whether to grant this part of a divorce action.
- Child custody: Our firm seeks favorable outcomes regarding child custody and visitation agreements. We can help you understand your options in reaching physical custody, legal custody and visitation schedules.
- Child support: Child support in Texas is determined by statutory guidelines. The guidelines consider the income of each parent. However, other factors must be included in the calculation. Our firm has the skills to ensure these factors are included in a manner that protects your rights and the best interests of your children.
Other Issues in Family Law
Our firm provides assistance in virtually all types of family law issues including termination of parental rights, contempt and enforcement, paternity actions and legal name changes.
Child Custody for Unmarried Parents: Child custody for unmarried parents, also known as Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR), often involves establishing a conservatorship to determine which parent will have primary physical custody and the right to make decisions concerning health care, education and more.
Child Abuse and Neglect (CPS cases): Child Protective Services (CPS) is a government agency that oversees the removal of children from abusive and neglectful home environments. If your children have been removed from your custody, we understand that this is a highly stressful experience. Our firm has extensive procedural experience and works hard to have your children returned to you.
Grandparents’ Rights to Visitation: Grandparents do not have a right to visitation with their grandchildren. However, they are generally allowed access to their grandchildren if no legal decision exists to the contrary. Our firm represents grandparents who want to be granted visitation rights to their grandchildren.
Modification: We represent people who are seeking to have court orders changed and those who are contesting the proposed changes. Modifications generally involve child support, child custody and visitation.
Adoption and Guardianship: We bring new families together through adoption and guardianships. We handle stepparent adoption, relative adoption, private adoption and open adoption. We also establish legal guardianships on behalf of grandparents and other family members.
Contact The Carroll Law Firm
At The Carroll Law Firm we look forward to speaking with you about the solutions to your family law problems. Contact our law firm at 214-800-2812 or 817-706-7322 to schedule your free initial consultation.