Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Bankruptcy & Family Law Attorneys in Fort Worth
Sherman Law Firm was established in 2001 with a commitment to integrity, common sense, and technical expertise in resolving complex legal matters. Our practice specializes in bankruptcy and family law, providing clients in Fort Worth and North Texas with strategic guidance to navigate financial distress and family disputes. With over two decades of combined experience, our attorneys prioritize minimizing confrontation while protecting client interests in cases involving child custody, debt discharge, and spousal support.We maintain deep familiarity with Texas legal frameworks to deliver practical solutions tailored to individual circumstances. Our team combines legal acumen with compassionate support, ensuring clients receive both technical proficiency and empathetic representation throughout emotionally challenging processes. This dual focus on legal precision and client care has solidified our reputation as trusted advocates in the communities we serve.
Services
Bankruptcy
Family Law
Child Custody
Child Support
Alimony
Adoption
Debt Counseling
Paternity
Domestic Violence
Wills & Trusts
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in Texas bankruptcy and family law
- Our attorneys specialize in minimizing confrontation during sensitive legal proceedings
- Proven track record resolving complex debt discharge and child custody cases
- Offer free initial consultations for all bankruptcy and family law matters
- Serve Fort Worth, Dallas, and all North Texas communities
What people say
Very Satisfied
Fantastic service
Outstanding work
Highly recommend
Met all objectives
Services
Bankruptcy
Sherman Law Firm provides comprehensive bankruptcy solutions including Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 repayment plans. Our attorneys help clients understand eligibility requirements, protect assets through exemptions, and navigate the discharge process. We specialize in resolving wage garnishments, foreclosure threats, and creditor harassment while addressing common bankruptcy misconceptions.
Child Custody
We represent clients in all custody matters including sole custody, joint custody, and visitation rights modifications. Our attorneys prioritize the child's best interests while addressing parental relocation, interstate custody disputes, and emergency custody situations. We help establish custody frameworks that consider the child's educational, medical, and emotional needs.
Child Support
Our firm handles child support establishment, modification, and enforcement cases. We assist with IV-D, IV-A, and private support arrangements while addressing back payment collection, wage garnishment, and support calculation factors. We help clients navigate Texas' child support guidelines and represent clients in contested support hearings.
Family Law
Sherman Law Firm offers full-service family law representation including divorce proceedings, prenuptial agreements, paternity establishment, and domestic violence protection orders. Our attorneys handle complex property division, spousal maintenance determinations, and post-divorce modifications while maintaining focus on clients' emotional and legal needs.
Adoption
We guide clients through all adoption types including private, step-parent, and agency adoptions. Our attorneys handle necessary documentation, home study coordination, and court representation to ensure compliance with Texas adoption laws. We specialize in resolving contested adoptions and establishing legal parental rights for biological and non-biological parents.
People
Robert Sherman
Family Law Attorney
Robert Sherman focuses on family law and small estates, handling child custody, support modifications, and estate documents. Admitted to practice in Northern District of Texas federal court, he combines legal expertise with compassionate representation. Robert holds degrees in art and biblical studies, and received his Juris Doctor from Arkansas University in 2004.
Sharon Sherman
Bankruptcy Attorney
Sharon Sherman specializes in bankruptcy law, helping individuals and businesses navigate Chapter 7 and 13 filings. With extensive experience in debt counseling and creditor negotiations, she provides strategic financial solutions while maintaining client confidentiality. Sharon focuses on minimizing client stress during complex bankruptcy proceedings.
Questions
What bankruptcy options exist for Texas residents?
We help clients evaluate Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 repayment plans based on income, debt type, and financial goals.
How does child custody work in Texas?
Texas courts prioritize the child's best interests when determining custody arrangements, visitation rights, and modification requests.
Can I modify existing child support orders?
Yes, we assist with modifying support payments when there are significant changes in income, custody arrangements, or the child's needs.
What adoption services do you provide?
We handle private, step-parent, and agency adoptions while ensuring all legal requirements are met for finalization.
How long does bankruptcy stay on my credit report?
Chapter 7 remains for 10 years while Chapter 13 stays for 7 years, though we help clients rebuild credit post-discharge.
