Family Law Attorneys in Dallas & Frisco

Divorce and other family law matters are turning points in life. They can affect your relationship with your children, your finances, and your long-term stability. The family law attorneys at McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans understand what is at stake and work to protect what matters most, while guiding you through the process with clarity and respect.

Choosing the right family law attorney is critical. Your lawyer will influence how difficult the process feels, how efficiently issues are resolved, and how prepared you are to move forward. Our team combines deep courtroom experience with practical problem-solving so clients receive both strong advocacy and thoughtful guidance at every step.

McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans’ Family Law Team

Finding the Right Family Law Team for You

Family law cases are rarely just about legal rules. They involve children, co-parenting realtionships, businesses, and generational wealth. You deserve a team that is prepared for all of it.

At McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, our family law attorneys:

Take time to understand your goals, priorities, and concerns
Explain your options in plain language so you can make informed decisions
Provide a realistic assessment of risk and likely outcomes
Balance assertive advocacy with opportunities to resolve matters efficiently

Comprehensive Family Law Services

McCathern’s Family Law Section handles the full range of domestic litigation and related matters, including:

Divorce and legal separation

Child custody and parenting time

Child support and spousal maintenance

Complex property division

Paternity determinations

Premarital and post-marital agreements

Enforcement and modification of orders

Adoption and other family-building matters

Because family law issues often overlap with real estate, business, and estate planning, our clients benefit from the broader capabilities of the firm, including attorneys with experience in real property and business transactions who can assist as needed.

Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Dallas & Frisco

McCathern’s Family Law practice is based in Dallas and Frisco, giving clients access to experienced family law attorneys throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Frisco Family Law Office

Dallas Family Law Office

These attorneys bring years of experience in domestic litigation, from highly contested custody cases to complex property disputes and high-profile matters that require exceptional discretion and confidentiality.

How Our Family Law Attorneys Approach Cases

Every family law matter is different. Our attorneys:

Start with a clear understanding of your objectives and risk tolerance
Evaluate financial and parenting issues in detail, often with the support of outside experts when appropriate
Look for opportunities to resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation when that approach serves your interests
Prepare thoroughly for trial if a negotiated solution is not possible

We provide top-tier litigation when it is required and never back away from the courtroom. At the same time, we recognize that an efficient and respectful resolution can be invaluable for ongoing co-parenting relationships and long-term stability.

Because the firm has handled high-profile family law matters, our team is especially mindful of privacy and reputation concerns. Client matters are handled with discretion, and we work to minimize unnecessary public exposure whenever possible.

Serving Families Across North Texas

McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans family law attorneys regularly assist clients in:

Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, Tarrant, Kaufman, and Ellis Counties, as well as in other Texas jurisdictions when the matter or client needs call for it.

Our clients include business owners, executives, professionals, public figures, and families with a wide range of financial and personal circumstances. Whatever your background, you can expect the same level of preparation, candor, and attention to detail.

Family Law Resources and Next Steps

Family law matters can feel overwhelming at the outset.

Early legal guidance often helps clarify your options and avoid decisions that are difficult to undo later.

If you are facing any family law issue, we encourage you to speak with a member of our team as early as possible in the process.

A consultation allows you to:

Our team also provides a Financial Information Statement to help clients organize key financial data that can be important in divorce and support cases. You can access that resource here

To discuss your situation with one of our family law attorneys, please contact us through the firm’s contact page or reach out to one of our Dallas or Frisco offices directly.

PROSPER ISD PARENTS QUESTION DISTRICT RESPONSE TO BUS DRIVER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING STUDENTS

December 15, 2025

Author: Rebecca Lopez with WFAA Watch the interview here. PROSPER, Texas — Parents of two young girls who say they were repeatedly sexually assaulted by a Prosper ISD school bus driver are speaking out about what they describe as serious failures by the district — including delayed notification to families and promised safety changes they say were never fully implemented. The parents asked that they not be identified to protect their children, who were just elementary school age at the time of the abuse. In a lawsuit filed in 2023, the girls — identified only as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 — allege former bus driver Frank Paniagua assaulted them repeatedly during the 2021–2022 school year. According to the lawsuit, Paniagua would wait until other students exited the bus, then assault the girls, sometimes holding one child back so he could take her to the rear of the bus. Attorneys say the abuse occurred over several months and was captured on bus surveillance video. How the abuse was discovered The girls’ mother said the abuse came to light after their grandmother noticed troubling comments about gift cards offered by the bus driver. When the mother later questioned the girls again, they disclosed what had been happening. Prosper ISD police reviewed surveillance video from the bus in May 2022. Paniagua was arrested two days later and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and indecency with a child. Paniagua later died after jumping from the second floor of the Collin County Jail while awaiting trial. Concerns about delayed notifications Attorneys for the family say more than 100 days passed after Paniagua’s arrest before Prosper ISD publicly acknowledged the allegations — a delay parents say may have prevented other potential victims from being identified. At a packed school board meeting, Prosper ISD parent Morgan Grahovec, a child psychologist whose daughter attended the same school as the victims, told trustees that delays in notifying parents can have serious consequences. “Children who are victims of abuse need to be identified and interviewed as soon as possible because memory fades over time,” Grahovec said. “The longer you wait, it’s harder to get a child to report abuse accurately.” Parents at those meetings called for Superintendent Holly Ferguson’s resignation, arguing district leaders should have acted sooner and communicated more transparently. Ferguson did not step down, instead promising changes to safety protocols. District response and former statement In an earlier written statement to WFAA, Prosper ISD said it took appropriate action once allegations surfaced: “We are horrified that an employee violated the trust of our families and students, as Prosper ISD’s foremost priority is to protect our students’ safety and well-being at all times. We strongly condemn the actions of any adult who would cause mental or physical harm to a child, and we do not tolerate such behavior.” The district has declined additional comment, citing pending litigation. Disputed claims about safety changes Prosper ISD previously told parents it would implement additional safeguards, including increased supervision during bus drop-offs, a volunteer “bus buddy” program, and improved monitoring of bus surveillance video. But the parents and their attorneys say those changes were not consistently put in place. Attorney Levi McCathern says the district does not regularly review bus surveillance footage — even though video captured the alleged abuse in this case. “You would think the first thing you would do after this happens is change your monitoring program,” McCathern said. “They don’t monitor them at all.” McCathern and co-counsel Kristin Hecker say the lawsuit is aimed at forcing policy changes rather than seeking financial gain. Questions about oversight and leadership The case has also raised broader concerns about district leadership and oversight. Prosper ISD’s school board president later resigned in an unrelated child abuse case, further shaking confidence among some parents. Families have also questioned the independence of the district’s internal review, noting that the law firm hired to investigate the district’s response is also defending Prosper ISD in the lawsuit. “All we want is an independent investigation,” McCathern said. Parents push for accountability and change The parents say their children remain enrolled in Prosper ISD, but they continue to press for reforms they believe could prevent similar abuse. “We want justice for our kids,” the girls’ mother said. “But we also want changes to happen at the district so that this doesn’t happen to other children.”

Family Law Attorneys in Dallas & Frisco

Family Law Attorneys in Dallas & Frisco

Finding the Right Family Law Team for You

Comprehensive Family Law Services

Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Dallas & Frisco

How Our Family Law Attorneys Approach Cases

Serving Families Across North Texas

Family Law Resources and Next Steps

Standing on Their Shoulders: Black Legal Pioneers and Our Responsibility Today

PROSPER ISD PARENTS QUESTION DISTRICT RESPONSE TO BUS DRIVER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING STUDENTS

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