Atty. Jon Michael Franks
Mr. Jon Michael Franks is a lawyer practicing family, divorce & separation, child custody and 1 other area of law.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 60+ Years Experience
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About Jon Michael Franks at a Glance
Jon Michael Franks is a divorce, child custody, family law, and child support attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Texas US District Court Northern District of Texas (1966). Educated at UNT Dallas College of Law (J.D., 2020) and The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers American Bar Association Family Law Section State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jon Michael Franks
- Mr. Jon Michael Franks is a lawyer practicing family, divorce & separation, child custody and 1 other area of law
- Jon received a degree from The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Jon practices in Fort Worth, TX
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Jon Michael Franks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon Michael Franks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Divorce in Fort Worth
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Fort Worth
Jon Michael Franks is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Family Law in Fort Worth
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Child Support in Fort Worth
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Worth Choose Jon Michael Franks
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jon Michael Franks's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, and child support.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jon Michael Franks brings 60+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, Jon Michael Franks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means Jon Michael Franks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jon Michael Franks Handles in Fort Worth
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