Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Dallas, TX
At Quaid Farish, we specialize in guiding families through complex legal transitions with compassion and expertise. Established to provide alternatives to traditional divorce litigation, our firm focuses on collaborative processes that prioritize privacy, respect, and sustainable resolutions. With over 80 years of combined experience, our attorneys serve clients from diverse backgrounds, including executives, healthcare professionals, educators, and athletes, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to ethical practice and community service. Recognized nationally in the Martindale-Hubbell Registry of Preeminent Law Firms, we emphasize transparent communication, client education, and tailored solutions.Our team includes members of Collaborative Divorce Texas and award-winning practitioners consistently ranked in Best Lawyers in America for family and collaborative law. We strive to minimize emotional and financial strain by offering three resolution pathwayscollaborative divorce, litigation, and mediationwhile fostering cooperation, especially in cases involving children. Client testimonials highlight our ability to transform challenging legal processes into manageable experiences through empathy and strategic advocacy.
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Divorce Litigation
Mediation and Arbitration
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support Enforcement
Paternity
Pre-Marital Agreements
LGBT Issues
Surrogacy and Gestation
Termination
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of combined experience in family law.
- Our team includes members of Collaborative Divorce Texas.
- We prioritize non-adversarial solutions to minimize family stress.
- Recognized nationally in the Martindale-Hubbell Registry of Preeminent Law Firms.
- Client testimonials highlight personalized, empathetic legal representation.
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers in America
What people say
Compassionate advice
Stress minimized
Ethical practice
Timely resolutions
Client-focused approach
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce resolves marital disputes through structured negotiations without court intervention. Our trained attorneys facilitate open communication between parties, focusing on mutual respect and customized solutions. This process preserves privacy, reduces emotional strain, and encourages cooperative parenting arrangements while maintaining legal accountability.
Divorce Litigation
When collaboration fails, our seasoned litigators advocate for clients in traditional divorce proceedings. We handle complex asset division, spousal support disputes, and contentious custody battles while prioritizing client education about realistic outcomes and associated costs throughout the process.
Child Custody and Visitation
We protect parental rights while establishing custody arrangements in children's best interests. Our approach balances legal standards with practical considerations, creating visitation schedules that accommodate modern family dynamics and minimize long-term conflict between co-parents.
Child Support Enforcement
Our firm assists clients in establishing or modifying child support obligations according to Texas guidelines. We handle enforcement actions for unpaid support while considering each family's unique financial circumstances and children's ongoing needs.
Pre-Marital Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial agreements that define property rights and financial responsibilities. These legally binding contracts protect individual assets while promoting transparency, helping couples establish clear expectations for their marital partnership.
People
Charles J. Quaid
Attorney
Seasoned litigator with extensive family law experience, committed to ethical practice and collaborative solutions while maintaining courtroom advocacy skills for complex disputes.
Christopher M. Farish
Attorney
Recognized legal professional offering mediation services and collaborative divorce expertise, focusing on minimizing client stress through alternative dispute resolution methods.
Julie Quaid
Attorney
Dedicated family law practitioner known for responsive client service and creative problem-solving in high-conflict custody matters and complex divorce cases.
Questions
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce resolves marital disputes through structured negotiations without court intervention, emphasizing mutual respect and customized solutions for families.
Do you handle child custody cases?
Yes, we create custody arrangements balancing legal standards with practical family needs, prioritizing children's best interests in all decisions.
Are your attorneys trained in mediation?
All attorneys have completed mediation training and serve as both client representatives and neutral mediators in family law disputes.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients across Dallas, TX and surrounding communities including Addison, Coppell, Richardson, and Grand Prairie.
Can you modify existing child support orders?
Yes, we file for establishment or modification of child support obligations based on changing financial circumstances or legal requirements.
