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  • Blog Posts - Child and Spousal Support - Featured

    Child and Spousal Support Attorney in Lubbock, TX — Law Office of David Lanehart

    May 9, 2026 - By 

    Support obligations affect both parents and former spouses for years after a divorce or separation. Whether you are establishing support for the first time, modifying an existing order, or enforcing one that is not being paid, the financial stakes are real and ongoing. At the Law Office of David Lanehart, we represent clients across Lubbock and the surrounding region in child support, spousal maintenance, and enforcement matters under Texas law.

    Understanding Texas Support Calculations
    Texas child support is calculated under Chapter 154 of the Texas Family Code using a percentage formula applied to the obligor’s net resources. The basic guidelines call for 20 percent of net resources for one child, 25 percent for two, 30 percent for three, 35 percent for four, and 40 percent for five or more. The percentages apply up to a statutory cap on net resources, with above-cap calculations subject to court discretion based on the proven needs of the child.

    Spousal maintenance, by contrast, is much more limited in Texas than in many other states. It is governed by Chapter 8 of the Family Code and is generally available only in specific circumstances — long marriages where the requesting spouse cannot meet minimum reasonable needs, marriages affected by family violence, or marriages where one spouse has a disability that prevents self-support.

    Support Matters We Handle
    Our support practice assists clients with a wide range of issues, including:

    • Initial child support determinations
    • Above-guidelines support cases
    • Self-employment and complex income calculations
    • Child support modifications based on income changes
    • Medical and dental support obligations
    • Spousal maintenance determinations
    • Contractual alimony agreements
    • Enforcement actions and contempt proceedings
    • Wage withholding orders
    • License suspensions for non-payment
    • Collection of support arrearages
    • Interstate support enforcement under UIFSA

    Each case involves careful documentation of income, expenses, and the practical realities that affect what an obligor can pay and what a recipient genuinely needs.

    How the Law Office of David Lanehart Can Help
    Whether you are seeking support, contesting an unreasonable demand, modifying an existing order, or enforcing one that is not being paid, we provide the careful preparation and skilled advocacy that support cases require.

    Contact the Law Office of David Lanehart Today
    If you are facing a child support or spousal maintenance matter in Lubbock or anywhere in West Texas, contact the Law Office of David Lanehart today to schedule a confidential consultation and protect your financial future.

  • Blog Posts - Custody and Visitation - Featured

    Child Custody Attorney in Lubbock, TX — Law Office of David Lanehart

    May 9, 2026 - By 

    Custody disputes are among the most emotionally difficult cases in the legal system, and the decisions made during the process can shape a child’s life for years to come. Whether you are working through a divorce, establishing custody after a separation, or modifying an existing order, having an experienced custody attorney protects your relationship with your child. At the Law Office of David Lanehart, we represent parents across Lubbock and the surrounding counties in custody and visitation matters.

    Understanding Texas Custody Law
    In Texas, what other states call “custody” is technically known as conservatorship. Decisions are made under the standard set out in Chapter 153 of the Texas Family Code, which directs courts to determine what arrangement serves the best interest of the child. Texas law presumes that joint managing conservatorship — where both parents share rights and duties — serves the child’s best interest unless evidence shows otherwise.

    Custody Matters We Handle
    Our custody and visitation practice assists parents with a wide range of issues, including:

    • Initial custody and conservatorship determinations
    • Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR)
    • Joint and sole managing conservatorship
    • Possessory conservatorship arrangements
    • Standard Possession Order schedules
    • Modified possession orders for unique family circumstances
    • Custody modifications based on changed circumstances
    • Relocation and removal disputes
    • Grandparent access and visitation rights
    • Paternity establishment and contested paternity
    • Enforcement of existing custody orders
    • Protective orders and family violence cases

    Each case involves a careful look at the parents’ work schedules, the child’s school and community ties, and the practical realities that determine whether a parenting plan will actually work in real life.

    How the Law Office of David Lanehart Can Help
    We help parents build parenting plans that protect their relationships with their children while serving the child’s genuine best interests. Whether your case settles through negotiation, mediation, or contested trial, we prepare carefully and advocate firmly for what matters most.

    Contact the Law Office of David Lanehart Today
    If you are facing a custody or visitation matter in Lubbock or anywhere in West Texas, contact the Law Office of David Lanehart today to schedule a confidential consultation and protect your relationship with your child.

  • Blog Posts - Criminal Defense - Featured

    Criminal Defense Attorney in Lubbock, TX — Law Office of David Lanehart

    May 9, 2026 - By 

    A criminal charge — even a misdemeanor — can follow you for the rest of your life. Beyond the immediate threat of jail time, fines, and probation, a conviction creates a permanent record that affects employment, housing, professional licenses, and firearm rights for years to come. At the Law Office of David Lanehart, we provide aggressive, strategic representation to people facing criminal charges across Lubbock and the surrounding West Texas counties.

    Why Early Representation Matters
    The decisions made in the first hours and days after an arrest often shape what happens months later. Statements given to police, missed deadlines, and uninformed plea discussions can damage a case before it ever reaches a courtroom. Working with a criminal defense attorney early gives you the best chance to protect your rights, your record, and your future.

    Criminal Cases We Defend
    Our defense practice represents clients facing the full range of criminal allegations under Texas law, including:

    • Drug possession, distribution, and trafficking
    • Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and related offenses
    • Assault, aggravated assault, and family violence charges
    • Theft, shoplifting, and property crimes
    • Burglary and robbery
    • Weapons and firearms offenses
    • Probation and parole violations
    • Juvenile offenses
    • Texas Tech student conduct and disciplinary matters
    • Misdemeanor and felony appeals
    • Federal criminal matters in the Northern District of Texas

    Whatever the charge, our approach starts the same way: a careful review of the police report, the arrest circumstances, and every piece of evidence the State intends to use.

    How the Law Office of David Lanehart Can Help
    We challenge unlawful searches and seizures, attack identification procedures, scrutinize forensic evidence, and pursue every available defense strategy under Texas law. Where appropriate, we also pursue diversion programs, deferred adjudication, and alternative sentencing options that can keep a record clean.

    Contact the Law Office of David Lanehart Today
    If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Lubbock or anywhere in West Texas, contact the Law Office of David Lanehart immediately for a confidential consultation. The earlier we get involved, the more options we typically have to protect your rights and your future.

  • Blog Posts - Civil Litigation - Featured

    Civil Litigation Attorney in Lubbock, TX — Law Office of David Lanehart

    May 9, 2026 - By 

    When a business dispute, contract disagreement, or commercial conflict cannot be resolved through ordinary negotiation, civil litigation may be the only path to a fair outcome. Lawsuits are demanding and expensive — but with the right legal representation, they can produce real accountability and meaningful recovery. At the Law Office of David Lanehart, we represent individuals and businesses across Lubbock and the West Texas region in civil disputes that demand careful preparation and confident advocacy.

    Understanding Texas Civil Litigation
    Civil litigation in Texas involves filing a lawsuit in the appropriate court — usually one of the Lubbock County District Courts or the County Court at Law — and working through pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial. The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure include features that move cases forward efficiently, including specific deadlines for discovery, expert designation, and trial readiness.

    Civil Litigation Matters We Handle
    Our civil litigation practice covers a wide range of disputes, including:

    • Breach of contract and contract enforcement
    • Business and commercial disputes
    • Partnership and shareholder disputes
    • Real estate and property disputes
    • Construction and contractor disputes
    • Promissory note and debt collection matters
    • Lease and landlord-tenant disputes
    • Fraud and misrepresentation claims
    • Insurance coverage disputes
    • Business torts and unfair competition
    • Civil appeals to the Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillo

    Each case begins with a careful review of the facts, the documents, and the realistic outcome — because the strongest civil cases are the ones built around the actual evidence, not assumptions about it.

    How the Law Office of David Lanehart Can Help
    Whether your dispute resolves through negotiation, mediation, or trial, we prepare every case as if it will be tried — because that level of preparation produces the strongest possible resolution at every stage of the process.

    Contact the Law Office of David Lanehart Today
    If you are facing a civil dispute in Lubbock or anywhere in West Texas, contact the Law Office of David Lanehart today to schedule a confidential consultation and get a clear, honest assessment of your options.