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If retaining an attorney is becoming an increasingly financial burden to you and your family, then consider terminating your working relationship with them, and consider retaining new counsel, asking your local, county or state government child support enforcement office for assistance, or legal self-help.
To determine which option will work best for you, you must take a few things into consideration:- The amount of child support owed to you
- The amount of time and money you’re willing to spend on the enforcement of your child support order. Some options require more of your direct involvement than others will and some options will cost you more than others will.
- The option most likely to give you a reasonable return on your investment. You should not risk a lot of money in order to get relatively little back in return.
At John H. Carney & Associates we attempt to achieve that result at the lowest cost possible. We realize that litigation is expensive and that people need to save their money to invest in their future and the future of their children. However, we also believe it is important to achieve a sound legal result that will not create more litigation down the road. We aim to resolve all the legal issues that can reasonably be decided at the time of representation so you can turn your attention and financial resources to other matters.
It is important to invest an adequate amount of money at the outset. Sometimes people try to avoid the expense of litigation and end up with a legal result that is not only less than satisfactory, but may be more expensive to fix in the long run. It is expensive to re-litigate issues that were not properly resolved the first time. There are some legal decisions that cannot be "undone" once they are made. Therefore, it is crucial that you be willing to make the investment necessary to achieve a high-quality result. It is our job to make sure that your money is spent wisely.
We take very seriously both our obligation to utilize your resources wisely and our intention not to make you and your children "victims on the battlefield." We believe that it is in our interest to practice according to this philosophy. A law firm’s reputation is important in a town like Dallas. In the end, if you’re satisfied with the legal services you’ve received, you’ll be more likely to recommend us to your family and friends.
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