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Many problems arise in cases involving unmarried mothers with infant children. If the couple has not been sharing child-rearing duties, even if the father is perfectly capable of caring for his child, the mother is often concerned the father will not be up to the task. As a result, courts have begun utilizing parenting coaches or consultants, as well as classes the parents can attend together. The purpose of this approach is to provide an environment for people to learn how to communicate their needs regarding their children’s care, eliminate false concerns from the custody process, and create an effective parenting plan for the couple.
When representing a client where abuse has been perpetrated on the client, it is important to first assess the level of abuse and how real it is. This means determining how and when it happened, as those allegations may work against the client’s case in court. For example, I once saw a case in which the mother, who was abused at some point during the relationship, focused on protective orders and domestic violence because the father bit her finger, neglecting to address something more serious that had occurred several years earlier. The judge did not take the mother’s claims seriously, and she lost custody to the father by aggressively relying on a minor incident, even though it technically was abuse.
James W. Evans is a board-certified family law attorney and the founder of Evans Family Law Group. With over 25 years of experience, he has built a reputation as a trusted advocate for Texas families navigating divorce, custody, and complex family law matters.
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If the case involves substance abuse or mental health issues, the attorney must first triage and assess the level of the difficulty involved by relying on any existing diagnoses. It is critical for the attorney to ensure those issues are under control before entering the courtroom, as the court must determine whether the client can be trusted to successfully manage and navigate the condition, and to be around the child unsupervised for extended periods of time. The client must follow all of the legal firm’s standard protocols for that particular condition. When determining those protocols, it can be helpful to consult with an expert qualified in that area. The attorney may employ psychiatrists, or even social workers who are individual counselors, to ensure the client goes to doctor or counseling appointments, manages any medications, and generally has the situation under control. In such situations, clients can often sound caustic and conflictive when they are confronted with the issue, so the attorney should teach the client to communicate in a more appropriate manner.
Our law group is experienced in handling complicated cases of child custody. It can be very difficult to understand the legal ramifications of your actions without consulting an Austin family law attorney, especially when it involves difficult issues such as violence or mental health. Speak with an attorney now.
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I had a great experience working with Jimmy Evans on my divorce case. He provided excellent counsel and always focused on getting me the best results. He was accommodating and made sure I understood each step of the process. His paralegal, Dina, was also wonderful! She kept communication clear and timely, and I could always count on her for quick updates and answers. The firm as a whole was efficient, professional, and supportive, which made a difficult process much easier to navigate. I highly recommend Jimmy Evans and his team.
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Evans Family Law has been wonderful to work with. I am grateful that I found them and hired them for my legal needs!
He took the time to talk to me and answer questions. I would recommend Jimmy to anyone seeking help with their legal needs.
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I had a great experience with Evans Family Law Group! Their legal team took time to clearly answer my questions and make sure I knew what was going on with my case. They were super easy to work with and knew exactly how to handle all the various obstacles that popped up over the course of my divorce. I am very happy I worked with them and would absolutely recommend them to anyone else!
The Evans Family Law Group was patient with me, protected my interests, and kept me inline. They responded in a timely fashion and provided updates with each step along the divorce process. Their forethought in decree language saved me.
Evans Family Law Group was the first business that didn’t quote me an outrageous number while also telling me that I may need to pay more later. Jimmy gave me a flat rate that was significantly lower than the multiple other firms I called prior. He was also very quick with communication and even sent a description of every form he sent so I would understand the whole process better. Dina was also incredible as she as she was able to notarize the forms remotely and kept me updated through every step of the process. To my surprise, Jimmy and Dina were able to make this process so smooth and simple and I cannot be more grateful. Thank you both very much!
Great communication and very empathetic!
I had a great experience working with James Evans. He was extremely responsive, easy to work with, and able to meet my tight timeline without sacrificing quality. I appreciated his clear communication and attention to detail throughout the process.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Evans Family Law firm for working with me on my extended divorce process. Giving special attention to Ms. Caitlin McGregor. Always the consummate professional. I truly felt well represented with not only her knowledge of family law but she took time to be sure I felt heard. She always kept me well informed, which helped tremendously with the anxiety that came along with the seemingly endless divorce.
She showed real concern which kept me on a positive note in what has been a very dark time for me and proved to be a great negotiator on my behalf. Not to forget she was also working with an awesome team of paralegals and professionals. Thank you all for your hard work and persistence in this case.
I had a great experience working with Jimmy Evans on my divorce case. He provided excellent counsel and always focused on getting me the best results. He was accommodating and made sure I understood each step of the process. His paralegal, Dina, was also wonderful! She kept communication clear and timely, and I could always count on her for quick updates and answers.
I have had an excellent experience with the staff of Evans Family Law. They have all been very friendly and efficient with my case, and have always been honest and accountable in all situations. I would employ them again for any family law needs I may have. I’m very pleased with their work.
Jimmy has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law, extensive experience with a wide range of cases, and as a result is someone I could completely trust to know what he was doing. He was always willing to explain why certain issues that were under dispute were/were not likely to be upheld by a judge and gave me a very honest sense of what to expect before a judge, with respect to anything I asked him.
He took the time to talk to me and answer questions, and was an ethical advocate who was clearly seeking the best outcome for the children. Rarely do I post reviews, but I chose him based on ones I read by people equally unfamiliar and scared by family law, divorce, and custody as I was; and he was a gem in guiding us through a difficult time. I’m so grateful to have found him, and recommend him as one of the most ethical and professional people I’ve ever worked with.
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