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Having gone through a divorce, it is possible that you promised yourself that you would never put your family, or yourself, through that process ever again unless necessary. The case’s stress was quite a bit to handle, as was the uncertainty in not knowing exactly what the circumstances would play out. At the end of the day, whether you were happy with the results or not, you had to find some peace knowing the issues were finally decided. It would take quite a bit to get you to come back to the family law courts.
Considering a Child Custody Case
A few years later, you might need to file a child custody case. If your ex-spouse hasn’t paid child support for months or kept your child past scheduled visitation, you may need to file an Enforcement to have a judge enforce the orders in your Final Decree of Divorce.
Filing a Family Law Case
If your visitation schedule no longer works or child support is insufficient due to a new medical need, you may need a Modification case. You would ask the court to review the prior order, consider your changed circumstances, and decide if a new order is necessary.
Despite changes in your family law case, the cost of filing remains the same as during your divorce.
Money Concerns Are Legitimate and Expected
You want to ensure your child has a safe, stable life, but filing a child custody case is expensive. Having been through a divorce, you know what to expect but still worry about the costs. You may wonder if it’s worth proceeding with a lawsuit if it leaves you without any savings.
Remaining on Steady Financial Ground
Friends and family may tell you about the negatives of child custody cases: they can be long, unsuccessful, and costly. With so many present expenses like sports equipment and school supplies, you might question whether it’s sensible to file a modification or enforcement suit.
Money Concerns in Child Custody Cases
Money should be a concern as you learn about child custody cases. You wouldn’t pay for surgery without knowing the cost. The same applies to a family law case. This blog post will walk you through money issues in child custody cases. Balancing financial stability and doing what’s best for your child can be difficult. The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC wants to help you see all the issues. This way, you can decide what to do in your specific situation.
How Does a Lawyer Charge a Client?
Different lawyers bill clients in different ways. Family law attorneys have their own billing methods. I will explain based on our office, the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC.
Meet with an Attorney from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC for Free
Your first interaction with an attorney is usually an initial consultation. This meeting is between you and the attorney. The discussion will likely focus on your potential case and your options. This should be a no-commitment environment where you can ask questions and get general advice.
Learn More About the Attorney
If you want to learn more about the attorney, ask questions about their office, experience, and thoughts on your case. Based on the meeting, decide whether to hire that attorney. Watch out for attorneys who only want to “sell” themselves. An attorney with a teacher’s heart is ideal. They will show you the “why” behind something as easily as they show you the “how.”
The attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC offer free of charge consultations. To my knowledge, not many family lawattorneys in southeast Texas will meet with you without charging you a certain sum of money. You can meet with us six days a week in-person to go over your case and brainstorm ideas of how to attack the problem. If you don’t want to sign on as a client of ours, that’s perfectly ok. We will work to present you with a solid picture of what having us on your team to help can do for you, however.
Next Steps After the Initial Consultation
If you hire our office for your child custody case, you’ll pay a retainer fee. This fee retains our services for your case. You pay this money at the start of our representation. Future work on your case is covered by this retainer fee. Attorneys at our office bill clients by the hour. We track the time spent on your case and bill you accordingly. Your contract will detail each employee’s hourly rate.
About a month after becoming our client, we will set up your monthly billing. As your retainer runs low, we ensure we can continue working on your case. By signing up for monthly payments, you allow us to draft money from a checking account or charge a debit or credit card. This ensures your case progresses without delay and our staff gets paid for their work.
Final Thoughts
As we discussed in the blog post, the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC offers free of charge consultations to people like yourself interested in learning more about child custody cases. We proudly represent families in southeast Texas in a variety of family law cases, and it will be an honor to do the same for you as well. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our licensed family law attorneys.
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Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC | Houston, Texas Child Custody Lawyers
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, routinely handles matters that affect children and families. If you have questions regarding child custody, it’s important to speak with one of our Houston, TX child custody lawyers right away to protect your rights.
Our child custody lawyers in Houston, TX, are skilled at listening to your goals during this trying process and developing a strategy to meet those goals. Contact Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC by calling (281) 810-9760 or submit your contact information in our online form.
