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15110 Dallas Pkwy #400
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 233-5700
15110 Dallas Pkwy #400
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 233-5700
Years Defending Texans
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Counties Served Across Texas
Available | Serving All of Texas
Divorce can be an emotionally complex and legally intricate process. At the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, we bring strategic advocacy and legal expertise to guide families across Collin County through every stage of divorce with clarity and compassion.
With our firm’s established presence in North Texas since 2002 and legal experience spanning three generations, we understand how important it is to have our seasoned Plano divorce attorney protect your assets, parental rights, and peace of mind.
Our attorneys handle divorces involving:
Contact our experienced Plano divorce lawyers today to protect your family’s future and secure the guidance you need during this important transition.
At the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, our legal team combines local expertise with a proven track record in family law cases across Collin County. We understand that divorce isn’t just a legal process—it’s a life transition that affects everything you care about.
With our firm’s established presence in Texas courts since 2002, we bring familiarity with local judges, county-specific procedures, and the nuances of family law in Collin County courtrooms. Richard C. McConathy founded our firm with a commitment to providing strategic, effective representation across all practice areas, including family law matters.
No two divorces are identical. Whether through mediation or litigation, we develop tailored solutions designed to protect your specific priorities:
During this challenging time, we keep you informed at every step and handle your concerns with empathy and transparency. Our commitment to responsive communication means you’ll never wonder about your case status or next steps.
The court decision is influenced by factors such as parental involvement, emotional stability, and the child’s relationship with both parents.
We guide clients through both contested disputes and amicable uncontested filings. In either scenario, our team ensures all necessary paperwork, agreements, and deadlines are handled correctly.
Uncontested Divorce Benefits
An uncontested divorce can offer significant advantages when both parties can agree on major issues:
Contested Divorce Protection
When agreements cannot be reached, our litigation experience becomes invaluable. We provide:
We advocate for parenting plans that reflect the child’s best interests, including:
Texas uses specific guidelines for calculating child support:
| Number of Children | Percentage of Net Monthly Income |
|---|---|
| 1 child | 20% |
| 2 children | 25% |
| 3 children | 30% |
| 4 children | 35% |
| 5+ children | 40% |
However, these percentages can be adjusted based on various factors, including:
Our experienced attorneys evaluate income, earning potential, and financial need to pursue or defend appropriate alimony requests under Texas law.
To qualify for spousal maintenance in Texas, the marriage must generally have lasted at least 10 years (with exceptions for cases involving disability or domestic violence), and the requesting spouse must demonstrate inability to meet their minimum reasonable needs.
Texas is a community property state, which means most assets acquired during marriage are subject to division. Our firm ensures fair division of:
Not all property is subject to division. We help clients identify and protect:
⚖️ Our team works with financial analysts and forensic accountants to trace separate property and ensure it remains protected during divorce proceedings. We’ve successfully helped business owners maintain operational control while creating fair buyout arrangements for ex-spouses.
Our attorneys assist with obtaining emergency protective orders and represent survivors in divorce proceedings involving abuse. We prioritize client safety while pursuing divorce remedies, including:
The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy has successfully handled numerous family law matters since 2002. Our team brings the same dedication and strategic approach to divorce cases that has earned us a strong reputation in criminal defense. We understand the sensitive nature of family law proceedings and work diligently to protect our clients’ rights and interests during this challenging time.
The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy bring a family legacy of legal excellence spanning three generations. Since 2002, our firm has protected the futures of individuals and families across North Texas.
Richard C. McConathy earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now Texas A&M University School of Law) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas. As a member of the Irving Bar Association and Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association, he maintains connections throughout the legal community that benefit our family law clients.
📌 From filing to final decree, we guide you through each step of the divorce timeline—equipping you with knowledge, legal protection, and assertive representation.
We help file the Original Petition for Divorce and handle service of process. In Texas, at least one spouse must have been a state resident for six months and a county resident for 90 days before filing.
Important considerations include:
We file for temporary orders on custody, support, and property use to stabilize your situation during the pending divorce. These orders typically address:
Our attorneys prepare comprehensive temporary orders requests that protect your immediate interests while setting the foundation for favorable final settlements.
Our team gathers and analyzes all financial, custodial, and personal evidence to strengthen your position. Discovery tools include:
Most divorce cases settle before trial. Advantages include:
Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who pursue favorable settlements while preparing thoroughly for trial if needed.
If settlement isn’t reached, we represent you in pre-trial conferences where the court:
In cases that proceed to trial, our experienced litigators present compelling evidence and arguments regarding:
After the divorce decree, we assist with:
Texas recognizes different conservatorship arrangements:
Key factors the court considers include:
We help negotiate or litigate appropriate visitation schedules, including:
Our attorneys ensure fair child support calculations that account for:
We assist with legal parentage issues through:
Establishing paternity is essential for:
Our detailed approach to property division includes:
Take the first step toward protecting your family and future. Our experienced Plano divorce attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy are ready to support you through every phase of your case.
Contact us online or call (972) 805-8855 today to schedule your confidential consultation.
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