Houston Family Lawyer Services
Compassionate and Skilled Representation for Families
Since 2006, Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C. has been dedicated to helping our clients resolve a wide variety of family law problems. From adoption matters to child custody issues to paternity problems and more, we can handle it all. Backed by nearly 35 years of combined legal experience, our family lawyers are deeply familiar with TX family law, and we know what it takes to succeed.
Call Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C. Today at (281) 612-5443 or Contact Us Online to Schedule a Consultation With Our Knowledgeable Family Law Attorneys in Houston, TX.
Tales of Triumph
Clients Who’ve Experienced Our Shield of Defense
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“The staff, including another attorney working my case was very attentive and worked to explain matters in detail. I was very satisfied and happy to have hired them. There is an old adage that you get what you pay for and when it comes to hiring the best, ”- Ulises
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“Absolutely the best. I would highly recommend Cynthia Tracy law firm. Cynthia and her staff are wonderful to work with, very professional.”- Susan Perrin
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“Cynthia Tracy Law firm gave me the attention I needed to help me with my legal affair. The Law group has done an excellent job on my case and stayed in touch with me threw out the process. I am glad my oldest daughter brought me to that firm. So I thank you for all your help!!!!”- Scott Winterberg
FORTIS ET FIDELIS
'BRAVE AND FAITHFUL'
Our firm's motto and guiding principle is "Fortis et Fidelis" or "brave and faithful." Brave because we fight for your rights under difficult legal circumstances, and faithful because we provide the committed representation you need at a difficult time in your life. We feel that no one can understand your issues as well as someone who has faced them. At Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C., we combine decades of legal experience with personal service, and that results in an exceptional client experience.
Why Choose Our Houston Family Law Attorneys
Houston family lawyer Cynthia Tracy has helped thousands of clients with their family law needs. She can also help you. As a Board-Certified Family Law Attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Cynthia is an authority in this practice area. Also, she spent ten years as a managing attorney at the Texas Attorney General’s Office. She was recognized as a subject matter expert in the child support review process and medical support. No matter how complex your situation is, our lawyers have the experience and family law services to help you find an effective solution.
Contact Us Today at (281) 612-5443
Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C., is a boutique law firm in Houston, TX. Our family law lawyers give each of our clients 100 percent of our attention and effort. You are not an exception. When you hire our attorneys, you can trust that we will constantly communicate with you throughout your case. We always respond within 24 to 48 hours, so you can count on us to be there when you need us most. Our Houston family law lawyers stand ready to help you.
Call now at (281) 612-5443 to schedule your initial consultation.
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Consistently Responds to Our Clients Within 24-48 Hours
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Nearly Four Decades of Family Law Experience On Your Side
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Empathetic and Understanding During Your Time of Need
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Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Ten Years Working in the Office of the Texas Attorney General
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Three Years Experience as an Associate Judge (Referee)
Understanding Family Law in Texas
Family law applies to the laws and rules developed regarding family relationships in Houston, TX. Family law rules define not only the relationships between family members but also between a family and society. More than any other area of the law, family law reflects the values society shares regarding how related people should treat each other.
Family law issues pertain to:
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A legal separation deals with property distribution and child support and custody issues without ending the marriage. While most states have some form of legal separation, Texas does not. In Texas, temporary orders concerning marital issues can be granted while a divorce is pending, but there is no provision for an indefinite legal separation.
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In Texas, parents have a duty to provide medical support (health insurance) for their children. While medical support is a child support obligation, any payment ordered by the court for healthcare coverage is in addition to any amount ordered under the guidelines for child support. An action to enforce a medical support order may be enforced as an action to enforce a child support order. When issuing a medical support order, a court is generally required to consider the cost and quality of available health insurance plans and give priority to those plans that can be obtained through the parents’ employment.
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In Texas, parents can come to an agreement concerning child support that varies from the child support guidelines provided by law. If the agreement is in the child’s best interest, the court shall render an order in accordance with the agreement, and the order may be enforced by all remedies available for enforcement of a judgment, including contempt. If the agreement is not in the child’s best interest, the court may request a revised agreement or render a child support order of its own design.
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In Texas, child support is calculated based on guidelines provided by statute. Under the guidelines, child support is based on the monthly net resources of the parties and the number of children, and it is expressed as a percentage of the obligor’s net resources. The court may order periodic child support payments in an amount other than that established by the guidelines if application of the guidelines is not in the best interests of the child to the extent a variance from the guidelines is justified.
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In Texas, a “suit for dissolution of a marriage” includes a suit for divorce, for annulment, or to declare a marriage void.
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In Texas, each spouse has the duty to support the other spouse, and a spouse who fails to discharge the duty of support is liable to any person who provides necessaries to the spouse to whom support is owed. There is no precise definition of “necessaries,” but whether goods provided are necessaries is typically determined by consideration of the “condition and station in life of the parties.”