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Fort Worth Family Law Attorneys
CW Martin Law has guided over 2,000 clients through divorce and custody cases with caring legal support and payment plans that work.
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Protecting Every Aspect Of Your Family's Future
When life takes an unexpected turn, we're here. From divorce to custody battles and surrogacy, we'll guide you through with care, experience, and payment plans that fit your budget.
Proven Family Law Excellence In Fort Worth
With over six years dedicated exclusively to family law, CW Martin has successfully represented more than 2,000 clients through divorce, custody, and complex family matters. Our detail-oriented approach, extensive trial experience, and genuine care for each client’s outcome set us apart in Tarrant County courts.
Key Qualifications & Achievements:
- 6+ years focused exclusively on family law practice
- Completed jury trials and 50+ final trials
- Licensed Texas Attorney since 2011 (Bar #24078927)
- Specializations: Divorce, Custody, Support Enforcement, Protective Orders, Property Division, CPS Actions
- Extensive experience in Tarrant County Courts
Why Choose
CW Martin Law Office
With over 6 years of dedicated family law practice and more than 2,000 successfully represented clients, CW Martin delivers proven results through compassionate, detail-oriented representation. We understand the complexities of Tarrant County courts and provide the personalized attention your family needs during life’s most challenging transitions.
Unmatched Experience & Expertise
Our extensive trial experience includes completed jury trials and over 50 final trials in divorce, custody, and complex family matters throughout D.
Flexible Payment Solutions
We believe quality legal representation should be accessible. That's why we offer payment plans that work with your budget, ensuring you get the advocacy you deserve.
Comprehensive Family Law Services
From divorce and custody to protective orders and enforcement actions, we handle every aspect of your case with meticulous attention to detail.
Gestational Surrogacy in Texas
Our extensive trial experience includes completed jury trials and over 50 final trials in divorce, custody, and complex family matters throughout the process.
Your Trusted Divorce Attorney For Fort Worth Families
At CW Martin Law Office, we pride ourselves on being the trusted legal advocate you can count on during your divorce proceedings.
With over six years of dedicated divorce law practice, our team has successfully represented more than 2,000 clients through divorce, property division, and related custody matters. We bring highly detailed legal strategies combined with genuine compassion to protect your assets, your children’s best interests, and your path to a fresh start.
We are licensed, experienced, and backed by a proven track record in Tarrant County divorce courts, giving you peace of mind and the assurance that your divorce is being handled with expertise. Contact us today for a consultation and discover why Fort Worth residents choose us for personalized, results-driven divorce representation with flexible payment plans that make quality legal help accessible.
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Meet Our Team
Cody Martin Named PartnerCody Martin combines aggressive legal advocacy with compassionate client care, specializing in complex divorce and custody matters throughout Fort Worth while offering payment plans to ensure quality representation is accessible to all families.
Erika Patino AttorneyMs. Erika Vleyra Patino brings 15+ years of family law expertise to complex litigation, securing exceptional results in high-conflict custody and property disputes while providing bilingual, client-centered representation throughout Tarrant County.
With Varied Experience
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Divorce Matters
Divorce is far more complicated than signing papers and moving out. Even in uncontested cases, issues like community property, joint debts, and retirement benefits must be addressed in a way that complies with Chapter 7 of the Texas Family Code. We have extensive experience litigating contested divorces in Tarrant County and have built a strong reputation among colleagues and judges alike. Whether you're facing a high-conflict custody fight or need help securing a fair financial split, we understand how to prepare a case in a way that will support your long-term stability.
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Gestational Agreements and Surrogacy
Few areas of Texas family law are as complex or emotionally charged as gestational surrogacy. These arrangements require clear contracts that comply with local laws. CW Martin works with intended parents and surrogates to draft and validate gestational agreements that hold up in court. He helps families protect their rights and navigate the legal pathway to parenthood, no matter how complicated the scenario may be.
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Child Custody
Custody disputes are often the most emotionally difficult part of divorce. In Texas, courts apply the best interest of the child standard when deciding conservatorship, possession, and access. Our attorneys appear in court nearly every day on behalf of parents and children throughout the Fort Worth area. Whether you're seeking primary custody, requesting a modification, or responding to a proposed parenting plan, we will build legal arguments grounded in both state statutes and the practical needs of your child.
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Child Support
While child support in Texas is calculated using statutory formulas, those numbers don't always reflect the financial reality for every household. Whether you expect to pay or receive support, Attorney CW Martin can walk you through the guidelines under Chapter 154 of the Texas Family Code and explain what applies in your case. If you have special considerations, such as uncovered medical costs or private education expenses, he can seek appropriate adjustments under Texas law.
Protecting Your Family's Rights
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Victims of Domestic Violence
If you or your children are facing threats or violence, the law provides emergency relief. CW Martin regularly helps clients obtain protective orders, and he acts quickly to request emergency hearings. He understands how domestic abuse affects custody, safety planning, and family dynamics, and his courtroom experience and measured presence can help restore a sense of control during an otherwise frightening time.
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Order Enforcement
We will act as your advocate when someone ignores a court order and causes you hardship. Whether the issue involves unpaid child support, withheld possession time, or failure to divide property, CW Martin assists clients in taking the proper steps to enforce court judgments. Texas courts have tools available, including contempt proceedings and wage garnishment. If your ex has stopped complying with the terms of your decree, we can help.
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Property Division
Texas is a community property state, but that doesn't mean the division must be equal. Courts apply a "just and right" standard under Section 7.001 of the Texas Family Code, which allows for discretion based on the facts. CW Martin helps uncover all marital property, including real estate, business assets, and retirement accounts. He also addresses separate property claims involving gifts, inheritances, and premarital holdings. From early discovery through final orders, we work to protect your financial future.
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Financing and Partial Services Available
We Are Sensitive To Your Situation - Legal issues often arise during difficult financial transitions. You may be supporting children, relocating, or adjusting to life on a single income. We understand that legal fees can add stress at the worst possible time. Out of respect to our clients' situations, we offer financing options, reasonable hourly rates, and flexible retainers. And if you only need help with one part of your family law case, we can still help.
We Are Sensitive To Your Situation
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Financing Options Available
Legal issues often arise during difficult financial transitions. You may be supporting children, relocating, or adjusting to life on a single income. We understand that legal fees can add stress at the worst possible time. Out of respect to our clients' situations, we offer financing options, reasonable hourly rates, and flexible retainers. And if you only need help with one part of your family law case, we can still help.
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Willingness to Handle Parts of Your Case
Some clients come to us for targeted legal help, such as drafting a parenting plan, enforcing an existing decree, or representing them at a hearing. Others need guidance with property valuation or a single mediation session. We're happy to take on limited-scope representation when full case management simply isn't in your budget or does not make sense. Whether you're seeking full legal support or help with one task, we'll tailor our services to meet your needs and budget.
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Our Family Lawyers Serve the Entire DFW Area
CW Martin Law is based in Fort Worth and represents families throughout the DFW metroplex. In addition to Tarrant County, we serve clients in Dallas, Denton, Parker, Johnson, and Wise counties. We regularly work with families in Arlington, Mansfield, Hurst, Bedford, Keller, Southlake, Euless, North Richland Hills, and the Alliance corridor. Our familiarity with each court and judge helps us shape your legal strategy accordingly.
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Free 15-Minute Consultation
If you're facing a family law crisis in North Texas, we invite you to start with a free 15-minute consultation. Call (817) 813-7777 to speak with CW Martin Law Office, PLLC. Whether you need help with your entire case or just one part, we're ready to put our many years of experience to work for you.
Our practice covers the full range of family law matters in Texas. That includes divorce, child custody, and support, but also surrogacy agreements, adoption, protective orders, and enforcement of prior court orders. We also assist with property division, parenting plans, and modifications to existing judgments. Whether you need help with a single legal task or your entire case, we offer tailored representation based on your needs.
Yes. We regularly assist clients who only need help with one portion of their legal matter. That might involve drafting a parenting agreement, attending mediation, filing for enforcement, or reviewing a proposed court order. If you don't need full representation from start to finish, we can still provide high-quality legal support on a limited basis.
Texas law permits gestational surrogacy through written agreements that meet the requirements of Subchapter I of the Texas Family Code. These agreements must be approved by a court before embryo transfer, and both the surrogate and intended parents must meet certain eligibility standards. Our firm helps draft and validate these agreements, guiding both parties through the legal steps needed to secure parentage and avoid future disputes.
While it's possible to file an enforcement action on your own, it's not always straightforward. Texas courts require specific pleadings, deadlines, and evidence in enforcement cases. Whether you're seeking back child support or trying to address repeated visitation violations, having a lawyer familiar with the local courts can make a difference. We help clients pursue enforcement through motions, contempt actions, and court hearings.
Yes. If you or your children are at risk, the court can issue a protective order quickly. We help clients request these orders under Chapter 85 of the Texas Family Code and advocate for their safety in court. A protective order can include no-contact provisions, custody restrictions, and exclusion from the family home. We treat these cases with urgency and discretion.
We understand that family law issues often arise during financial hardship. Whether you're facing a separation, single parenting, or housing transitions, legal costs may feel out of reach. That's why we offer financing options and flexible billing. We also provide partial services when full representation isn't possible. Our goal is to help you move forward without creating new financial burdens.
We represent clients throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. In addition to Fort Worth and Tarrant County, we frequently work with clients in Dallas, Denton, Parker, Johnson, and Wise counties. We also serve families in Arlington, Mansfield, Keller, Southlake, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. Our familiarity with the local courts helps us build practical strategies based on how each judge and jurisdiction operates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expert Family Law Insights and Updates
Mar 30, 2022Which parent has the right to claim the children on their taxes?
Taxes are complicated enough without the added confusion of figuring out who can legally claim the children on their taxes after divorce. Read More
Mar 29, 2022When am I required to pay child support in Texas?
As a biological or adoptive parent, you are required to provide for your children until they reach the 'age of majority'. In some cases involving special needs children, the duration for child support can be indefinite. Read More
Mar 9, 2022How to Protect Yourself & Your Family from Abuse When Filing for Divorce in Texas
There are domestic violence laws in Texas which are specifically created to provide you protection from your abuser. Read More
Cody’s understanding of the law and the legal system is exceptional. He knows who to work with, where to take the case, and how to fight effectively.
