(972) 302-2333
Serving Dallas and North Texas
In-Person and Virtual Consultations
Licensed in Texas Since 2011
Client-Focused Representation
Strategic Family Guidance
Family law matters can affect your children, finances, home, and future. The Law Office of Michelle McKinney, LLC helps clients understand their options, prepare for the legal process, and move forward with greater clarity.
Some matters can be resolved through negotiation. Others require firm courtroom advocacy. We are prepared for both.
Areas of Practice
Adoption
Child Custody
Child Protective Service
Child Support
Complex Family Law Disputes
Divorce
Family Violence
Father’s Rights
Paternity
Protective Orders
Substance Abuse
Termination of Parental Rights
Whether you are looking for a child custody law firm, divorce law firm, or a general family law firm in Dallas, the Law Office of Michelle McKinney, LLC is here for you.
About Our Firm
The Law Office of Michelle McKinney, LLC home of the Affordable Divorce is a Dallas-based family law firm providing strategic legal representation across North Texas. Focused on clear advocacy and careful preparation, our firm delivers guidance for families navigating complex transitions such as divorce, custody, and child support matters.
Attorney Michelle McKinney
Michelle McKinney is a Board Certified Family Law Attorney and the founder of The Law Office of Michelle McKinney. Fewer than 1% of active Texas attorneys have earned Board Certification in Family Law, a distinction that reflects substantial experience, advanced legal knowledge, rigorous examination, and an ongoing commitment to the field.
Since becoming licensed in Texas in 2011, Ms. McKinney has focused her practice on helping individuals and families navigate divorce, child custody disputes, modifications of prior court orders, adoptions, and premarital agreements.
Her background in both law and social work provides a valuable perspective in cases involving children, complex family relationships, and long-term financial stability. She combines strategic advocacy with practical guidance, helping clients understand their options, protect what matters most, and make informed decisions about their future.
Juris Doctor, University of Arkansas School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Rutgers University
Licensed in Texas Since 2011
The Strategic Intake Process
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Initial Inquiry
Start by providing your information through our secure online intake form or by calling our Dallas office to initiate your request.
Conflicts Check
We complete a comprehensive conflict of interest check and initial screening to ensure the firm is properly positioned to represent your interests.
Schedule Consultation
Once cleared, schedule a 30 or 60-minute consultation. We offer both in-person meetings at our Dallas office and convenient virtual sessions.
Strategy Review
During your meeting, we review the facts of your case and outline the strategic legal options available for moving your family matter forward.
Common Questions
Contested Divorce
A contested divorce occurs when spouses cannot agree on critical terms such as property division, debt allocation, or child custody, requiring court intervention. An uncontested divorce signifies that both parties have reached a full agreement on every legal issue involved.
Child Custody
Texas courts determine custody based on the "best interest of the child." Strategic factors include the child's physical and emotional needs, the parental abilities of each individual, and the overall family stability.
Modifying Orders
An existing custody order can be modified if there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances of a party or child, and modification is in the child's best interest.
Consultation Prep
Please bring any existing court orders, relevant financial records, and a list of specific questions. Clear preparation allows for more strategic advocacy from the very first meeting.
Virtual Meetings
Yes. The firm provides both in-person and secure virtual consultations throughout Dallas and North Texas, ensuring clear guidance is accessible regardless of your preferred format.
ATTORNEY-CLIENT Relationship
Initial contact through this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Strategic representation begins only after the firm conducts a conflicts check and a written agreement is signed.
Start With an Inquiry
Please do not submit time-sensitive information through this form without prior notification to our team. Submission of this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after the firm confirms that it can accept the matter and a written engagement agreement is signed.
Our Location
7701 Lemmon Avenue, Suite 260-D112
Dallas, TX 75209
Contact Details
(972) 302-2333
michellemckinney4law@gmail.com
Consultations are available by appointment. Contact us to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting.
Strategic Family Guidance
Family law matters can affect your children, finances, home, and future. The Law Office of Michelle McKinney, LLC helps clients understand their options, prepare for the legal process, and move forward with greater clarity. Some matters can be resolved through negotiation. Others require firm courtroom advocacy. The firm prepares for both.