Melissa is growing fast, but it still feels like home. When your family needs legal guidance through divorce, custody, or support issues, you deserve an attorney who takes the time to understand your situation. Lisa G. Garza has practiced Texas family law for more than 30 years.
Melissa has transformed from a quiet crossroads along US-75 into one of Collin County's fastest-growing residential communities. New families are putting down roots here every month, drawn by Melissa ISD, affordable housing, and that unmistakable small-town feel. When family law issues arise, Melissa residents need an attorney who understands both the legal landscape and the community context.
Attorney Lisa G. Garza has practiced Texas family law for more than 30 years. Her McKinney office is roughly ten minutes south of Melissa on US-75 — close to the Collin County courthouse where all Melissa family law cases are heard. Whether your matter involves a divorce filing, a custody dispute connected to Melissa ISD enrollment, a child support calculation, or a question about dividing a newly built home, Lisa brings focused experience and straightforward guidance to every case.
Every family law matter is different. These are the issues Melissa residents most commonly face.
Whether your divorce is straightforward or involves contested property and custody issues, Lisa guides Melissa families through every stage — from the initial filing in Collin County to the final decree. She handles both no-fault and fault-based cases with the same careful, methodical approach.
Divorce in MelissaCustody decisions shape your child's daily life — where they go to school, who makes medical decisions, and how time is divided between parents. Lisa works to build custody arrangements that reflect the best interests of children in the Melissa ISD community and beyond.
Custody in MelissaTexas child support follows statutory guidelines, but getting the numbers right — income calculation, healthcare costs, and special expenses — requires attention to detail. Lisa ensures that support orders accurately reflect both parents' financial reality.
Child support detailsMany Melissa families purchased homes during the community's recent building boom. Dividing a new-construction home, handling mortgage obligations, and properly characterizing community versus separate property all require careful legal analysis.
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Lisa G. Garza has devoted her entire legal career to Texas family law — 30+ years and counting. Her practice is Board Certified in Family Law, which means every case gets the depth of knowledge that only comes from sustained, focused experience. She takes an integrated approach, working alongside therapists, custody evaluators, and financial professionals when a case calls for it.
Her office at 205 West Louisiana St. in McKinney is a short drive south on US-75 from Melissa, and it sits near the Collin County courthouse where your case will be heard.
Lisa G. Garza represents clients throughout northeast Collin County and beyond. All family law cases in the area are heard in Collin County courts in McKinney.
A consultation with Lisa G. Garza gives you honest answers and a clear picture of your options. No pressure, no runaround.
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