Practice Areas

Family Law and Divorce Law Firm
Austin, Texas

In Austin, Texas, the law office of David Todd provides comprehensive family law and divorce advice and representation to clients throughout Travis County and the surrounding counties. Contact us for experienced counsel in legal matters involving:

Divorce

Austin divorce lawyer David Todd has extensive experience since 1989 helping people through the difficult challenges inherent in Texas divorce, including matters where protective orders are needed. Our firm encourages the use of David Todd's divorce mediation services to help resolve disputes.

Division of Marital Assets

If your divorce involves property and assets (or debt), the services of an experienced attorney may be needed to help you achieve a fair distribution of your marital assets. Austin divorce lawyer David Todd helps clients locate and identify property under their spouse's control, even if one spouse attempts to hide assets from another. Our experienced attorneys, focused on family law, can help you achieve a fair distribution of property through mediation, settlement negotiations, or litigation.

Spousal Support

In Texas, spousal maintenance is a rehabilitative resource for a spouse who is unable to support themselves following a divorce. David Todd helps clients understand this type of support and its limited availability under Texas divorce law.

Child Support

We understand Texas family law and the family court system as it pertains to your child support needs. We explain how the income you or your spouse earns can be made available to pay support to the custodial parent and we can seek support order modifications as needed when changes occur in the payor's or payee's income level.

Child Custody & Visitation Rights

It is in the best interest of everyone when separating parents are able to resolve child custody and visitation rights issues in a reasonable manner. David Todd encourages mediation as a means of finding a solution to establishing custody and a parenting time schedule that is in the best interest of their children. Should the matter go to court for a judge to decide, he represents the rights of his clients and their children, both in and out of the courtroom.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Through alternative dispute resolution, many divorcing couples have been able to resolve their differences through mediation. By working with a neutral mediator, they can create solutions that are in the best interests everyone involved. However, if the couple cannot agree upon issues of support, custody or visitation, they may have a judge determine an outcome.

Collaborative Family Law

Under collaborative family law, couples take a more amicable approach to resolving their divorce matters. David Todd serves as a family law attorney among a team of professionals working with the couple in a comprehensive manner that allows them to take control of their agreements outside of the normal contentious litigation of the Texas court system.

Modification of Court Orders

When income or circumstances change, Austin, Texas attorney David Todd assists clients in obtaining modifications to child support, alimony and child custody orders.

Adoptions

The Texas adoption law firm of David Todd, Attorney at Law, is pleased to handle all types of adoptions, including step-parent adoptions, private adoptions and foreign/international adoptions of children.

Paternity

There are many reasons that people need the assistance of a paternity lawyer. David Todd, Attorney at Law, helps clients in all matters involving paternity.

Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements

David Todd knows a good prenuptial agreement is the one that will prevent a divorce from being contested or one that will stand up in a Texas court. He has experience working with clients to obtain full disclosure of relevant information to protect their best interests. He also drafts post-nuptial agreements following a client's marriage.

A Family Law Firm Dedicated to Protecting You

Arm yourself with valuable information before you call a lawyer. Learn the steps to take and mistakes to avoid in protecting your rights. In addition, learn how to select the right lawyer when you need one for your case. Order David Todd's special report (free to Texas residents):

FREE Texas Divorce And Family Law Guide
What You Should Know Before You Call an Attorney

Please review our website and order your free special report to learn your rights. When you are ready to discuss your case with an attorney, contact us to discuss your family law concerns.