Denton County Divorce Attorneys Serving Lewisville, Flower Mound
Divorce in Denton County, TX
If getting a divorce in Denton County, you should hire Shemesh Family Law to represent you in your Denton County Divorce case. Our Denton County divorce attorneys are very familiar with the court, court staff and the Judges in Denton County. The courthouse is located at 1450 E. McKinney street, Denton, Texas. and is a smaller courthouse in comparison to Dallas County and Collin County, but has some very powerful people working inside it. When you first arrive, there is parking all around the building outside, the parking lot slopes down, and the courthouse is at the very bottom of the slope. The parking is free in Denton County, unlike other courthouses where you must pay for parking (like in Tarrant County or Dallas County). When you walk into the courthouse you immediately will go through security, there are 4 different lanes for this and you will put your belongings on the conveyer belt and then walk through. You will need to remove any belt or items on your body prior to going through. You do not need to remove your shoes as in some county courts. You may have food or drinks with you, as they are allowed in the courthouse, but they are not allowed in the courtroom so make sure you finish them before walking into the courtroom. There are 2 elevators for going up to the higher floors and the clerk’s office is on the first floor at the bottom left when walking into the courthouse building. At the clerks office is where you can obtain a copy of your file and/or any and all pleadings (or filings) in your lawsuit. You can also obtain information about any court settings, hearings, who the judge is in your case and other important and relevant information. At the Denton County courthouse, there is also a law library, that has printers and a copying machine and stapler and paperclips if you need to prepare for your hearing or trial beforehand and make sure all your exhibits are good to be introduced to the judge as well. There are also private rooms that you can prepare with your attorney prior to entering the courtroom in your particular case. The family law courts are upstairs, or up the elevator. The attorney general court is also in this same building and they are often doing child support cases. In Denton County, it seems that most family law attorneys know each other.
Our divorce lawyers serve clients throughout Denton County, including Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Little Elm, and The Colony. Contact us today to discuss how our Denton County divorce attorneys can help.
Strategic Relationships & Local Insights in Denton County
Shemesh Family Law attorneys know many of the divorce attorneys that also practice in Denton County and know the Judges and court staff as well. Since many of the attorneys that work for Shemesh family law, including Amber Shemesh are from the DFW area, and have many friends in Denton County, we know many people at the Denton County Courthouse. The Denton County Courthouse is also just a short drive from Dallas County, and from the law firm office. It is approximately a 1-hour drive from the office to the courthouse. Shemesh Family Law Firm also participates in many of the judge’s election campaigns in an effort to understand and know the judges at a better level. It is important to know the judges and the court staff as it can provide beneficial information and knowledge with regard to how your case can and will be handled. When you walk into a courtroom, you are placing the trust of your children or your family with that Judge, so the more you know about the Judge and the court staff that works with that Judge, the better.
Leveraging Local Knowledge for Successful Outcomes in Denton County
Moreover, knowing the other Denton County divorce attorneys that you work against is also extremely helpful in knowing what tactics will likely be used against you so that you may strategically remove any barriers between you reaching the results that you want in your case. Denton County courthouse staff overall is very friendly and helpful and during the holiday season, they have a large Christmas Tree in the very front of the courthouse for everyone to enjoy. It is a pleasure that Shemesh Family Law gets to practice in Denton County. For over 15 years attorney Amber Shemesh has been practicing in Denton County and has served clients in the Denton County and surround counties. Knowing that you have an attorney and a law firm that knows the locals and knows the processes in that area is one of the things that could be crucial to the success in your case.
Comprehensive Divorce Case Planning in Denton County
For divorce cases in Denton County, the attorneys would first set up an initial consultation with the client to go over what are the main issues and areas of concern, what are the issues at hand in the divorce, whether there is family violence, whether there is adultery, whether there are children or minor children in the marriage and what are all the assets and debts involved in the marriage and then answer any pending questions the client may have. Once the client retains or hires the law firm, then the next step in the divorce case in Denton County would be to obtain information regarding what are all the assets and debts that need to be established and then divided and also to ascertain where in Denton County the children are residing and with who and what kind of conservatorship the children should have in Denton County and whether it should be joint managing conservatorship or sole managing conservatorship, what the child support would be in Denton County, what the health and dental and vision insurance would be in Denton County and their deductions and what (if any) travel provisions or extracurricular activities should be added.
Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce In Denton County
Our experienced divorce attorneys have compiled answers to some of the most common questions clients ask us about the divorce process specific to Denton County.
How long does a divorce take in Denton County?
In Denton County, Texas, requires a minimum 60-day waiting period from the date of filing before a divorce can be finalized. However, most divorces take longer depending on the complexity of issues, court schedules and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. An uncontested divorce might be completed in two to three months, while contested divorces involving property division and child custody disputes can take six to 12 months or longer.
Denton County courts are currently experiencing moderate caseloads, which can affect scheduling. Our attorneys can often expedite the process by making sure all paperwork is properly prepared and filed, avoiding common delays that occur with incomplete documentation or procedural errors.
What makes Denton County divorce cases unique compared to other Texas counties?
Denton County has its own local rules and judicial preferences that can affect divorce proceedings. The county’s family courts have specific procedures for temporary orders, discovery and mediation that may differ from neighboring counties. Additionally, Denton County judges may have different approaches to property division and child custody matters. Having an attorney familiar with these local nuances can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Denton County courts place particular emphasis on required mediation before trial settings and have specific local rules regarding financial disclosures. The county also maintains stricter deadlines for certain filings compared to Dallas or Tarrant counties, making local legal knowledge especially valuable.
How are child custody arrangements determined in Denton County divorces?
Denton County courts prioritize the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements. Judges consider factors including the child’s relationship with each parent, the stability of each home environment and each parent’s ability to support the child’s needs. Denton County courts generally favor arrangements that allow children meaningful relationships with both parents when possible. Our attorneys help clients develop parenting plans that meet these standards while protecting parent-child relationships.
Diverse Legal Expertise in Family Law Cases Across Denton County
The cases argued by Attorney Amber Shemesh and other attorneys at Shemesh Family Law in Denton County has been divorces, both contested and uncontested divorces, child custody cases which include child custody evaluations and child custody parenting facilitators and child custody amicus attorneys and guardian ad litem attorneys to represent children, also adoption cases, both step parent and private adoptions and name changes of adults in Denton County and minor name changes or child name changes in Denton County, child support enforcements in Denton County and domestic violence in Denton County and protective orders in Denton County and temporary restraining orders in Denton County. All of these types of cases are handled in Denton County and even more that are not listed. If you have any questions about your case in Denton County, or want or need to start or file a case in Denton County or need any legal representation, specifically in family law in Denton County, please do not hesitate to contact Shemesh Family Law to set up an initial consultation to discuss further. Our phone number is 214-432-2501 and our divorce lawyers look forward to helping your with your Denton County needs as soon as possible.