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Coryell County Family Law Attorneys

Representing Families for Decades - Call (254) 220-4225

When a person's family or well-being may be at stake, it can rightfully be a loaded situation. As a family law attorney, we are extremely aware of the delicacy needed when dealing with these matters. If you are filing for a divorce, or if you are involved in any family law dispute, it is important to contact the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard to try to maximize your potential for a successful outcome.

Why Choose Our Family Law Firm?

  • Trusted Counsel & Advocacy for 20 Years
  • 1,000s of Clients Helped
  • Emergency Appointments Offered
  • 5-Star Reviews from Clients

Call our office at (254) 220-4225 or contact us online to request your free and confidential consultation!

Family Law Services

  • Adoption: We guide families through domestic, stepparent, and international adoption processes, ensuring all legal requirements are met while protecting the rights of all parties involved. Our comprehensive adoption services include home study coordination, court representation, and post-adoption legal support.
  • Child Custody: Our attorneys develop strategic custody plans that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We handle joint custody, sole custody, and modification cases with thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy.
  • Visitation: We establish fair visitation schedules and enforce existing orders when necessary. Our team works to create arrangements that foster healthy parent-child relationships while maintaining stability for all family members.
  • Child Support: Our legal team ensures accurate calculation and enforcement of child support obligations, addressing income verification, modification requests, and collection issues through proper legal channels.
  • Paternity: We assist with establishing legal paternity through voluntary acknowledgment or court proceedings, protecting both fathers' rights and children's interests in support and custody matters.
  • Fathers' Rights: Our attorneys specifically advocate for fathers seeking custody, visitation, or other parental rights, ensuring equal treatment under Texas family law statutes.
  • Divorce: We handle all aspects of divorce proceedings, from uncontested matters to complex high-asset cases involving business interests, retirement accounts, and substantial property holdings.
  • Military Divorce: Our skilled military divorce services address unique challenges, including deployment considerations, military benefits division, and jurisdiction issues specific to service members.
  • Spousal Maintenance: We advocate for fair spousal support arrangements based on Texas guidelines, considering factors such as marriage duration, earning capacity, and financial contributions to the household.
  • Property Division: Our comprehensive property division services ensure equitable distribution of marital assets, including complex valuations of businesses, real estate, and investment portfolios.

Attorneys Pritchard, Gaunt, Thompson, Sykora, Lawton and Paralegal Bre Judkins

We happily offer free consultations for family law matters. To obtain a case evaluation, contact us online or call (254) 220-4225 today!

Understanding Coryell County Family Court Procedures

Navigating family law matters in Coryell County requires a thorough understanding of local court procedures, judicial preferences, and administrative requirements. Our extensive experience practicing in Coryell County courts provides clients with significant advantages when addressing complex family law issues. We maintain strong working relationships with court personnel, mediators, and other legal professionals throughout the county, ensuring efficient case management and favorable outcomes.

Family law cases in Coryell County often involve multiple jurisdictional considerations, particularly when parties reside in different counties or states. Our attorneys possess the experience necessary to address jurisdictional challenges while ensuring compliance with Texas family law statutes and local court rules. This comprehensive approach prevents procedural delays and protects our clients' interests throughout the legal process.

Protecting Children's Interests in Family Law Matters

Child welfare remains the paramount concern in all family law proceedings. Texas courts apply the best interest standard when making custody determinations, considering factors such as the child's physical and emotional needs, each parent's ability to provide stability, and existing parent-child relationships. Our family law attorneys conduct thorough investigations to present compelling evidence supporting arrangements that serve children's best interests.

We collaborate with child psychologists, educational consultants, and other professionals when necessary to address complex custody matters. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that all aspects of a child's well-being are considered, from academic needs to emotional development and social relationships. Our goal is to minimize disruption to children's lives while protecting their long-term interests.

Complex Property Division Strategies

High-asset divorce cases require sophisticated property division strategies to protect our clients' financial interests. Texas community property laws can be complex, particularly when dealing with businesses, professional practices, stock options, and other non-traditional assets. Our attorneys work closely with forensic accountants, business valuators, and financial planners to ensure accurate asset identification and valuation.

We address hidden asset concerns through comprehensive discovery procedures and financial analysis. Our investigative approach helps uncover undisclosed accounts, undervalued businesses, and other attempts to manipulate property division outcomes. This thorough preparation strengthens our clients' positions during negotiations and court proceedings.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Options

Many family law matters can be resolved through mediation, collaborative law, or other alternative dispute resolution methods. These approaches often provide more cost-effective solutions while maintaining privacy and reducing emotional stress on families. Our attorneys are experienced mediators and collaborative law practitioners, offering clients multiple options for resolving family law disputes outside traditional court proceedings.

When alternative dispute resolution is not appropriate, our trial attorneys provide aggressive courtroom advocacy to protect our clients' rights and interests.

For comprehensive family law representation in Coryell County, contact the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard at (254) 781-4222 to schedule your free consultation and learn how we can help resolve your family law matter effectively.

Meet Our Dedicated Team

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    Brett H. Pritchard
    Attorney At Law
    Our lead lawyer, Brett H. Pritchard, is a graduate from Brigham Young University and Texas Tech University. Earning an exemplary reputation as an aggressive and formidable trial lawyer, Attorney Pritchard is ultimately passionate about protecting his clients' rights.
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    Brent T. Sykora
    Attorney At Law
    Attorney Brent T. Sykora has a wealth of experience in the legal realm, stemming firstly from his First Chair litigation experience in both federal and state courts, administrative hearings, and ADR proceedings.
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    Danah Woods
    Attorney At Law
    Danah Woods has a broad range of state and federal civil litigation experience including trial, discovery, and mediation and has practiced throughout the State of Texas. Danah began her career working in the insurance industry as a claims adjuster and ...
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    Darmeisha Slay
    Attorney At Law
    After graduating from St. Mary’s University, she practiced as a Paralegal at the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard until her acceptance into the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. While at TMSL, Darmeisha was accepted to practice in the pro bono Family Law Clinic where she represented indigent clients in uncontested and contested divorces.
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    Jeff Linick
    Attorney At Law
    With a background in business and finance prior to going to law school, Mr. Linick worked for several years in the insurance industry with USAA, a company closely associated with the armed services.
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    N.J. Gaunt
    Senior Litigator
    Nicholas J. Gaunt has been licensed as an attorney and mediator in Texas since 2009. He has practiced family law and criminal defense extensively in Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, & Milam, as well as Collin, Dallas, Denton, Travis, and Bexar County.
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    Quincy Hall
    Attorney At Law
    Born in El Paso, Texas, Quincy Sterling Hall knew from a young age what it meant to be efficient, effective, and exceptional. As the son of a retired First Sergeant father and professional Health Care Liaison mother, the values and aptitude instilled in ...

Why Clients Choose Us

  • Thousands of Clients Helped
  • Honest Advice & Counsel
  • Military Discount
  • Emergency Appointments
  • "Hands-On" Approach
  • Highly Recommended
  • Track Record of Success
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Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard
1201 South W.S. Young Dr.
Killeen, TX 76543
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