Wherever your case stands, start with a plan.

18 years of Texas family law. $500 flat gets you a full case review and a written Plan of Action — divorce, custody, modifications, enforcement.

Start online any time — sign up, pay, and schedule your strategy session in about 10 minutes. If you have a court date coming, call now: (817) 382-8333.

Donald C. Nemec, Texas family law attorney
Donald C. Nemec — the lawyer who builds your plan is the lawyer on your case.

Three ways in. One first step.

Every case starts with the same $500 Case Review & Plan of Action — built around where your case actually stands.

18 Years
Texas Family Law
Texas Bar College
Member
All Texas Courts
+ N.D. Texas Federal
TX
Statewide — DFW home base

The first step — every case, every door

The $500 Case Review & Plan of Action

Not a sales pitch — a strategy document. You pay $500 once, and you leave with a written plan you can act on, with me or without me.

If I think you don't need a lawyer, the plan will say so.

See everything the $500 buys →

What you get for $500

  • Full review of your situation — including your existing file and orders, if you have them.
  • Background checks on both parties — you get the reports.
  • A one-on-one strategy session with the attorney — every session is with me, not an associate or a screener.
  • A written Plan of Action — what to do, in what order, with a flat-fee quote for each next step.

After that, it's pay-as-you-go: you always know the price before the work begins. No retainer to exhaust, no surprise invoices, no hourly meter.

How it works

Tell me about your case

A 5-minute online form — new case, mid-case, or existing order. Start any time, day or night.

Case review + strategy session

I review your facts, file, and background checks before we talk, so your session goes to strategy — not catch-up. You schedule it directly on my calendar after you sign up.

Your written Plan of Action

What to do, in what order, with flat-fee quotes for each step. You decide what's next — with me or on your own.

Practice areas

Texas family law is all I do. Whatever brought you here, it's handled in this office — by me.

Donald C. Nemec

About the attorney

Donald C. Nemec

I've practiced Texas family law for 18 years, in more than 40 counties — divorce, custody, support, modifications, enforcement, adoption, and guardianship. I built this practice on a simple belief: hiring a lawyer shouldn't be a $5,000 gamble. You'll always know what a step costs before it starts, and the lawyer you talk to is the lawyer who handles your case. When I'm not in a courtroom, I serve on the board of a 9-campus charter school district for at-risk teens.

Full bio — and meet Maddie, my paralegal →

What clients say

From our Google reviews — real clients, real cases.

★★★★★

"Stoic, composed, and precise, he did not make grande promises […] He said exactly what he would do and what the cost would be, and he did it […] A true rock in the storm."

Amber — Google Review

★★★★★

"Mr. Nemec takes the time to truly listen […] His communication is exceptional — fast, clear, and thoughtful. His office staff is equally kind, responsive, and organized."

Brandi — Google Review

★★★★★

"explained all the 'legalese' in layman's terms […] my ability to see my children […] My life was completely changed by this office."

W.C. — Google Review

★★★★★

"My previous firm charged a $5000 retainer plus almost $3000 service fee […] Mr. Nemec has helped me through my case."

Adriana C. — Google Review

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Questions people actually ask

Is the $500 a consultation fee?

No — it buys a deliverable. You get a full case review with background checks on both parties, a one-on-one strategy session with me, and a written Plan of Action you keep: what to do, in what order, with a flat-fee quote for each step. A consultation is a conversation. This is a strategy document.

I already have a lawyer. Can you take over my case?

Yes — taking over mid-case is a big part of my practice. The $500 review is built for exactly this: I read everything that's been filed, everything your current lawyer has (and hasn't) done, and tell you exactly where you stand before you commit to anything. Here's how a takeover works.

Do I have to keep paying after the $500?

Only if you decide to. The Plan of Action gives you a flat-fee quote for each next step — you choose which steps to take, and you pay for each one before the work begins. No retainer to exhaust, no surprise invoices, no hourly meter. Quotes are due two weeks before the work (90 days before a final trial), so nothing ever sneaks up on you.

Who do I actually talk to?

Me. After you sign up and pay, you schedule your strategy session directly on my calendar — every strategy session is with me personally, never an associate or a screener. My paralegal Maddie keeps your case moving day-to-day, but the lawyer who builds your plan is the lawyer on your case.

What counties do you cover?

I practice throughout Texas — I've appeared in courts in 40+ counties statewide. DFW is home base: Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, and Collin are my most frequent courts. For cases elsewhere in Texas, I'm willing to travel; travel time is billed at my standard rate.

I've been served — how fast can we move?

Fast — but don't wait. In Texas you generally must answer by 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after 20 days from service. You can start online right now, and your Plan of Action will prioritize the deadline. If you have a hearing already on the calendar, text or call (817) 382-8333 today.

What if the plan says I don't need a lawyer?

Then that's what it says. Some situations resolve with the right paperwork and a steady hand, and I'll tell you so — the plan is yours either way, and it'll show you how to handle it yourself if that's the honest answer.

Ready when you are.

The fastest path is to start online — sign up, pay the $500, and put your strategy session on my calendar tonight if you want. Prefer to ask something first? Send a note here or text the office, and you'll hear back within one business day.

Text or Call (817) 382-8333

Submitting this form doesn't create an attorney-client relationship — it just starts the conversation.

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