Introduction

Both principal attorneys at Anderson Legal Group PC carry Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential that requires demonstrated experience, peer recognition, and a written examination specific to family law. Paul Daly and Andrew Anderson each hold this designation, making Anderson Legal Group one of the few North Texas firms where two Board Certified family law specialists practice together. The firm is located at 5209 Heritage Ave #200, Colleyville, TX 76034, and can be reached at 817-424-3405.

Anderson Legal Group handles family law, criminal defense, and estate planning, with family law constituting the core of the practice. The firm’s geographic footprint covers Tarrant County, Dallas County, and Denton County, placing it at the center of the North Texas metroplex.

Practice Areas

Divorce

Texas is a community property state, which means that property acquired during marriage is generally divided equally between spouses. The actual division of property in a Texas divorce is more complex than a simple 50/50 split because Texas courts can divide community property in a manner they deem “just and right,” and the classification of property as community or separate (premarital, inherited, or gifted) is frequently contested. Anderson Legal Group handles contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, including those involving significant assets, businesses, retirement accounts, and real property.

Custody and Child Support

Texas family courts base custody decisions on the best interest of the child, applying a set of statutory factors. The distinction between sole managing conservatorship and joint managing conservatorship, and the allocation of specific rights and duties between parents, are matters that require legal precision in drafting court orders. Child support in Texas is generally calculated according to a statutory formula based on the obligor’s net monthly income, but deviations from the formula are possible in appropriate cases. Anderson Legal Group handles custody and child support matters at the initial determination stage as well as in modification proceedings.

Adoption

Adoption proceedings in Texas require termination of the biological parents’ parental rights, either voluntarily or through involuntary termination, before a court can finalize an adoption. The process involves home studies, background checks, and court proceedings. Anderson Legal Group handles stepparent adoptions, agency adoptions, and related proceedings in Tarrant, Dallas, and Denton Counties.

Modifications

Texas family court orders regarding custody, possession, and child support can be modified when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances since the order was entered. Modification proceedings require establishing the change, which may include changes in the child’s needs, a parent’s relocation, a change in income affecting child support, or other relevant developments. The firm handles post-decree modification cases throughout its service area.

Criminal Defense

Anderson Legal Group’s criminal defense practice serves clients facing charges in Texas state courts. Criminal matters range from misdemeanor offenses to felony charges, and the consequences of conviction include incarceration, fines, probation, and collateral consequences affecting employment, housing, and professional licensing. The firm handles criminal defense matters in Tarrant, Dallas, and Denton Counties.

Estate Planning

Estate planning at Anderson Legal Group covers wills, trusts, and the related documents needed to ensure that a client’s assets pass according to their wishes and that decision-making authority is properly allocated if the client becomes incapacitated. For families with minor children, estate planning includes designating guardians and structuring trusts to manage inheritance for children who cannot yet manage property themselves.

Attorney Profiles

Paul Daly

Paul Daly is an attorney at Anderson Legal Group PC and holds Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This certification is granted only to attorneys who meet specific experience requirements, receive favorable peer evaluations, and pass a written examination on family law. Daly’s specific background details beyond his certification and role at the firm are not specified in available sources.

Andrew Anderson

Andrew Anderson is an attorney and namesake at Anderson Legal Group PC. He also holds Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, making him one of two Board Certified family law specialists at the firm. Anderson’s specific background details beyond his certification and role at the firm are not specified in available sources.

Location and Service Area

Anderson Legal Group PC is located at 5209 Heritage Ave #200, Colleyville, TX 76034. Phone: 817-424-3405. The firm’s primary service area covers Tarrant County (including Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, and Colleyville), Dallas County, and Denton County. The Colleyville location provides central access to all three county seat courthouses. The firm’s website is andersonlegalgroup.com.

Client Focus

The clients Anderson Legal Group serves are primarily those dealing with family law matters in North Texas, including divorcing spouses, parents in custody disputes, families building through adoption, and individuals seeking modifications to existing court orders. The dual Board Certification in Family Law held by both principal attorneys positions the firm to handle the most legally complex family law matters the Tarrant, Dallas, and Denton County courts see.

The addition of criminal defense and estate planning services allows the firm to assist clients whose family law situations intersect with these other areas of law, which occurs frequently. A parent facing criminal charges, for example, may face simultaneous consequences in custody proceedings. A divorcing couple with children may need estate planning documents updated as part of the transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Board Certification in Family Law mean for clients of Anderson Legal Group?

Board Certification in Family Law is granted by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization to attorneys who demonstrate substantial involvement in family law cases, pass peer evaluations from other attorneys and judges familiar with their work, and pass a written examination covering family law. The certification signals a level of demonstrated expertise beyond mere licensure. Anderson Legal Group has two Board Certified family law specialists, which is uncommon among North Texas family law firms of its size.

How does Texas treat property division in a divorce?

Texas is a community property state. Property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be community property, owned equally by both spouses. Separate property, which includes property owned before marriage, inheritances, and gifts, generally remains with the spouse who received it. In a divorce, the court divides community property in a manner it finds “just and right,” which is not necessarily a 50/50 split. Factors such as disparity of earnings, health, fault in the breakup of the marriage, and care of children can affect how property is divided. The characterization of specific assets as community or separate is often contested.

What is required to modify a custody order in Texas?

Texas law allows custody modification when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances since the prior order was signed, and when modification would be in the child’s best interest. Examples of qualifying changes include a parent’s relocation, a significant change in the child’s needs, a change in a parent’s work schedule or living situation, or credible evidence of domestic violence or substance abuse. If the child is 12 years old or older, the court will also consider the child’s preference as one factor in the analysis.

Does Anderson Legal Group handle both contested and uncontested divorces?

Yes. The firm handles both. An uncontested divorce is one where the spouses have reached agreement on all issues, including property division, debt allocation, and any matters involving children. A contested divorce is one where disputes remain and require court intervention to resolve. Board Certification in Family Law is particularly relevant in contested divorces involving complex property issues, business valuation, or contentious custody disputes, where the legal and procedural complexity is highest.

Can estate planning documents from before a divorce still be used after the divorce is final?

Texas law automatically revokes certain provisions of wills and beneficiary designations affecting a former spouse following a divorce, but this automatic revocation does not apply to all documents or all circumstances. Trusts, life insurance beneficiary designations, retirement account beneficiaries, and powers of attorney may not be automatically updated by a divorce decree. Reviewing and updating all estate planning documents after a divorce is finalized is important, and Anderson Legal Group’s estate planning practice is available to assist with that process.

Closing

Two Board Certified family law specialists practicing together in one North Texas firm is the defining feature of Anderson Legal Group PC. Paul Daly and Andrew Anderson bring that combined credential to divorce cases, custody disputes, adoption proceedings, modifications, and related family law matters across Tarrant, Dallas, and Denton Counties. The firm’s additional practice in criminal defense and estate planning gives clients access to related legal services when family law situations intersect with those areas.

Anderson Legal Group PC can be reached at 817-424-3405. The office is at 5209 Heritage Ave #200, Colleyville, TX 76034. The firm’s website is andersonlegalgroup.com.