Family Law

The Law Office of Colin McFerrin, PLLC frequently provides representation in the following areas of family law:

• Divorce
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Protective orders
• Modification of prior court orders
• Name changes of a minor child or an adult
• Adoptions
• Enforcement of court orders
• Grandparent rights

The possibility of facing a divorce, especially one involving children, can be overwhelming, stressful, and scary.  While issues involving the home, bank accounts, retirements, and personal property are important and must be properly dealt with during the dissolution of a marriage, your greatest asset is often your children.

Not only is Colin an experienced family law attorney and divorce attorney, but he is also a father to five children.  As a parent who had to navigate the legal process himself prior to becoming an attorney, Colin understands what you're feeling and what you're going through.

The divorce process can be daunting on your own and finding the right divorce attorney to assist you can help reduce some of that worry and stress by knowing you have an experienced family law attorney protecting your interests.

In every case, we attempt to reach an amicable resolution that is acceptable to our client because we understand the adverse effects a long, drawn-out legal battle can have on you, your children, and your wallet.  Oftentimes, when the parties are able to reach an agreement on issues involving child custody, those parents are more apt to communicate and effectively co-parent together for the benefit of their children.

However, there are many times the parties are unable to reach an agreement on things such as conservatorship, possession and access (visitation), and child support.  Unfortunately, one party is being unreasonable and negotiations and attempts at mediation may fail.  In those cases, when your relationship with and access to your children are on the line, having a divorce attorney with a thorough understanding of the Texas Family Code and extensive courtroom experience is vital.  Colin, as an experienced family law attorney, has tried a variety of contested family law cases in Hays County, Travis County, Caldwell County, and throughout the State of Texas. 

If you are considering divorce or are currently in the middle of one, call the Law Office of Colin McFerrin, PLLC at 512-268-9415 to schedule your free initial consultation.  Our office is conveniently located in Kyle, Texas and consultations can be conducted in-person or, if you prefer, via ZOOM or teleconference.  The Law Office of Colin McFerrin, PLLC serves clients in Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, San Marcos, Hays County, and surrounding communities.   

The issue of child support is typically a point of contention for both parents and frequently comes up during a divorce, a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, or the child support review process.

The parent with the child support obligation (the obligor) may feel he or she is paying too much and cannot meet their own financial obligations due to the amount of child support and, possibly, a change in circumstances.  Maybe you've lost your job due to a downturn in the economy or had another child for whom you are financially responsible.  And now the child support obligation in the court order from a few years ago is untenable.  

Of course, the flip side of that coin is that many times the parent receiving child support (the obligee) is struggling financially because child support does not cover most of the children's expenses.  Things such as school clothes, day care or after-school daycare, and extracurricular activities quickly add up and are hard to pay for when things such as rent, food, and utilities are due too. 

If it has been at least three years since child support was ordered or modified or if there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances for you, the other parent, or the children, then call the Law Office of Colin McFerrin, PLLC at 512-268-9415 to schedule your free initial consultation.  You may be paying too much or receiving too little.  We would be glad to sit down and discuss the facts and circumstances of your case.  As part of the initial consultation, we will calculate a preliminary estimate of what the current child support obligation should be so that you can make an educated financial decision prior to retaining a family law attorney. 

Our office is conveniently located in Kyle, Texas and consultations can be conducted in-person or, if you prefer, via ZOOM or teleconference.  The Law Office of Colin McFerrin, PLLC serves clients in Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, San Marcos, Hays County, and surrounding communities