Practice Areas

Patricia L. Cooke, Attorney at Law | Burleson Family Law Attorney

Divorce

Texas Family Law Attorney

At The Stanley Law Office, P.L.L.C., first and foremost, Attorney Patrica Stanley will listen to you and answer your questions. She will evaluate your specific situation and advise you of your options under Texas law. The firm’s goal is to help its clients make informed decisions – decisions that are both best for the client and the children who are potentially involved in the litigation.  After an initial consultation, if an individual decides to proceed with a Texas divorce action, Attorney Patrica Stanley can represent that individual throughout the process. Common areas that the firm will offer advice in beginning... Read More

SAPCR

Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship

Experienced Texas SAPCR Attorney These types of suits involve establishing legal rights for parents who are not married – and either parent has standing to bring such a family law case (although other facts can affect the ability and wisdom of filing such a suit, which is why it is adviseable to speak with an experienced attorney). A subset of SAPCRs is parentage suits. Upon parentage being established, the SAPCR action can proceed – conservatorship, visitation, access, and child support payments will be established. If you need a Burleson SAPCR lawyer (working in both Johnson and Tarrant Counties), please contact... Read More

Modifications

Court-Ordered Modifications

Modification of Child Custody and Visitation The parent who has the right to designate the primary residence of the children, the visitation, and the other various parental rights may be changed if there is significant change in the circumstances of either of the parents or the child(ren). However, the decision of whether or not to make any changes to the order is up to the court. Significant changes in circumstances can include but are certainly not limited to, a parent engaging in bad or illegal behavior such as using drugs or committing crimes, becoming less attentive to the child in... Read More

Enforcements

Enforcement of a Court Order

A motion for enforcement may be filed to enforce a court’s order; this can include a divorce decree or a SAPCR order (including child support, child custody or visitation orders). The person who files for an enforcement is called the Movant. The person who is served with, and allegedly violated the order, is the Respondent. The Respondent (the party against whom enforcement is sought) has a right to receive notice of the suit and must file a written answer. Texas law contains some very specific restrictions on the type of relief a party can seek from a court in attempting... Read More

I hired Patricia after several months of issues with a divorce. She ironed everything out quickly and everything went my way thanks to her. She was very professional, responded promptly throughout the...

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I hired Patricia Stanley over a year ago for my custody issues. For over a year, she was there for any questions or issues I may have had. She was very kind,...

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I hired Patricia to aid me in some child support issues and she has been amazing since day one. From the first time I sat down with her, she was honest about...

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