Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Representation in North Texas
At Whitten Legal, we approach family law with the understanding that every case is as unique as the families we represent. With over three decades of experience in Texas family law, our firm combines strategic legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to protect clients' most vital interests. Our founder, Greg Whitten, leverages his finance background and extensive litigation experience to navigate complex high-asset divorces and contested custody cases with precision.We prioritize personalized solutions that address both the legal and emotional dimensions of family law matters, ensuring clients receive informed guidance tailored to their specific circumstances. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful outcomes and the trust placed in us by families across North Texas.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Property Division
Domestic Violence
Spousal Support
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 31 years of specialized Texas family law experience
- Finance background aids complex asset division cases
- Personalized approach for each client's unique situation
- Proven track record in high-asset divorce litigation
- Compassionate advocacy during emotionally challenging matters
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of Texas
- Collin County Bar Association
What people say
Thorough and loves a challenge
Compassionate and caring
Excellent service
High integrity
Personalized approach
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce services provide strategic legal guidance through complex marital dissolution proceedings. With expertise in Texas family law, we handle contested divorces, property division, and post-divorce modifications. Our approach combines legal acumen with sensitivity to emotional challenges, ensuring clients receive practical solutions tailored to their unique circumstances while protecting their financial interests and parental rights.
Child Custody
We specialize in creating enforceable child custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests. Our services include negotiating parenting plans, modifying existing agreements, and litigating custody disputes. With deep knowledge of local court practices, we help clients establish workable visitation schedules and decision-making responsibilities while protecting their parental rights throughout the legal process.
Property Division
Our property division services address complex asset allocation in divorce cases. We handle high-value asset evaluations, business valuations, and debt distribution matters. With financial expertise and litigation experience, we ensure equitable division of marital property while protecting clients' separate assets through thorough documentation and strategic legal representation in contested proceedings.
Spousal Support
We provide comprehensive spousal support services including establishing maintenance obligations, modifying existing orders, and enforcing payment agreements. Our approach considers each client's financial circumstances and future needs while aligning with Texas legal standards. We advocate for fair support arrangements that maintain clients' standard of living post-divorce.
Domestic Violence
Our domestic violence services focus on immediate client safety and long-term legal protection. We assist with emergency protective orders, permanent injunctions, and related custody modifications. We handle both physical and non-physical abuse cases with sensitivity, working closely with law enforcement and support organizations to create comprehensive safety plans for affected families.
People
Greg Whitten
Family Law Attorney
Seasoned family law attorney with 31 years of Texas legal experience. Former commercial litigator with finance background, specializing in complex divorce cases. Active Collin County Bar member committed to personalized client advocacy.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We focus on divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence cases with particular expertise in high-asset divorces and complex family law matters.
How does your finance background benefit clients?
My financial expertise helps analyze complex asset structures, business valuations, and long-term financial implications in divorce cases, ensuring informed decisions about property division and support arrangements.
Do you handle cases outside Collin County?
We serve clients throughout North Texas including Denton, Rockwall, and Dallas counties with convenient office locations in Allen, McKinney, Plano, and Frisco.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The first meeting focuses on understanding your specific situation, discussing legal options, and developing a strategic plan tailored to your family's unique needs and goals.
How do you approach contested custody cases?
We prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights through evidence-based strategies that consider local court practices and each family's unique circumstances.
