Scroggins Law Group, PLLC

Scroggins Law Group, PLLC Scroggins Law Group is a family law trial firm serving individuals throughout North Texas. We don't believe in one-size fits all or cookie-cutter approaches.

We are big enough to handle the largest family law matters, yet small enough to remember your name. Scroggins Law Group represents people throughout North Texas in divorce, complex property division and child custody matters. With offices in Frisco and Dallas led by Board Certified Family Law Specialists, we are big enough to handle the most complex family law matter that you can imagine, yet smal

l enough that we know you by name. Aggressive and creative, we partner with our clients to derive the best possible results based on the particulars of their case.

Quick quiz for anyone who inherited an investment account before or during marriage: can you produce the brokerage state...
06/05/2026

Quick quiz for anyone who inherited an investment account before or during marriage: can you produce the brokerage statement from the month you received it? If the answer is no, your separate property claim is on shaky ground.

Texas law is generous to heirs at the front end. The catch shows up at the back end, when a spouse has to prove certain criteria years later by clear and convincing evidence. That standard does not bend for sympathetic facts or long marriages. It demands a paper trail.

Brokerage accounts are hostile to a paper trail. They mutate. A dividend hits the cash sweep, then buys two more shares next Monday.

Inheritance characterization concerns in a Frisco or Plano divorce? Scroggins Law Group can help. Call 214.469.3100.

Ask ten people how Texas divides property in a divorce and nine will say "50/50." That answer would fail any family law ...
06/02/2026

Ask ten people how Texas divides property in a divorce and nine will say "50/50." That answer would fail any family law exam in this state.

Search the Family Code for the word "equal." You won't find it governing property division.

Disproportionate divisions happen routinely. Judges weigh many factors: income disparity, education, the size of each separate estate, and beyond.

Two arguments tend to produce the biggest movement off center: First, wasting of community assets. Second, economic contribution and reimbursement.

Curious what "just and right" could mean for your Frisco or Plano case? Call Scroggins Law Group at 214.469.3100.

Marriage created a comfortable arrangement. One partner tracked investments, negotiated contracts, signed tax documents....
06/01/2026

Marriage created a comfortable arrangement. One partner tracked investments, negotiated contracts, signed tax documents. The other trusted completely. Divorce shatters that arrangement overnight.

Texas community property principles sound straightforward. What accumulated during marriage belongs to both parties. Locating those accumulations presents the actual challenge.

Executive compensation spanning multiple vesting periods. Cryptocurrency across various platforms. Equity stakes in private ventures. Standard statements reveal almost nothing.

Scroggins Law Group counsels high-asset clients across McKinney and Allen through intricate divorce proceedings.

Contact us: 214.469.3100

You walked out of the courthouse with a stack of documents and one burning question: When do I actually get to be with m...
05/29/2026

You walked out of the courthouse with a stack of documents and one burning question: When do I actually get to be with my children?

That schedule in your paperwork is called the Standard Possession Order, and understanding it changes everything. The SPO creates a predictable rhythm. First, third, and fifth weekends. Thursday dinner visits. Alternating holidays. Summer blocks giving the non-primary parent extended uninterrupted time.

But here's what catches most parents off guard: this framework adapts.

Scroggins Law Group guides Frisco, Plano, and North Texas parents through custody matters with clarity.

Reach us at 214.469.3100 for a consultation.

Your ex skipped another exchange. No explanation, no apology, just silence while you sat in that parking lot alone. Frus...
05/26/2026

Your ex skipped another exchange. No explanation, no apology, just silence while you sat in that parking lot alone. Frustrating? Absolutely. But your response in these moments shapes your entire case.

Simply noting "they didn't show" won't cut it. Courts want timestamped photos proving you arrived at the designated location, copies of unanswered communications, and a clear pattern, not isolated frustrations.

Jumping directly to changing custody can backfire. Judges want evidence you attempted to work within the existing framework first.

Scroggins Law Group represents parents across Frisco, Plano, and North Texas.

Schedule your consultation: 214.469.3100

The recruiter painted a perfect picture. Corner office in Austin, great compensation, moving expenses covered. You signe...
05/21/2026

The recruiter painted a perfect picture. Corner office in Austin, great compensation, moving expenses covered. You signed immediately. What nobody discussed? The legal maze awaiting parents who cross state borders.

That parenting schedule you fought to finalize? It remains tethered to the state that issued it. Your new Texas home doesn't magically transfer court authority. Your furniture made the trip. Your legal case stayed put.

Mark Scroggins carries Board Certification in family law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, helping Denton County families untangle interstate custody complexities.

Just moved with unresolved parenting concerns? Scroggins Law Group provides answers.

214.469.3100

Most parents enter court focused on proving they're the better choice. Meanwhile, judges are watching for something enti...
05/18/2026

Most parents enter court focused on proving they're the better choice. Meanwhile, judges are watching for something entirely different.

Every case references "best interest of the child." But what does that trigger in a judge's analysis? A comprehensive review of stability indicators and relationship dynamics, factors that accumulate long before anyone files paperwork.

Parents who actively encourage their children's bond with the other household often gain judicial favor. Fostering connection rather than compiling grievances frequently produces better outcomes.

Scroggins Law Group serves families throughout Frisco, Plano, and North Texas.

Book your consultation: 214.469.3100

You and your co-parent shook hands on a custody agreement. But if it's not in a court order, it's not enforceable in Tex...
05/14/2026

You and your co-parent shook hands on a custody agreement. But if it's not in a court order, it's not enforceable in Texas.

That verbal agreement or text message exchange won't hold up when circumstances change. Only a formal court order through a SAPCR gives you real legal protection.

SAPCR stands for Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship. It's how Texas establishes or modifies:

Conservatorship (who makes decisions for your child)
Possession and access (your parenting time schedule)
Child support and medical support

If you're a North Texas parent working to protect your relationship with your child, Scroggins Law Group can help you understand your options.

Call 214.469.3100 to schedule a consultation.

Imagine this: After fifteen years of marriage, you left your career to raise your children and manage the household. Now...
05/11/2026

Imagine this: After fifteen years of marriage, you left your career to raise your children and manage the household. Now facing divorce, you're wondering how you'll cover basic living expenses.

Texas spousal maintenance exists for situations like this. But the eligibility requirements are among the strictest in the country.

If you left the workforce for your family, understanding these requirements early shapes your entire divorce strategy.

Scroggins Law Group guides Frisco and Plano families through spousal maintenance claims.

Call 214.469.3100 to schedule a consultation.

That Investment Property You Bought Single? Divorce Math Gets Complicated.Frisco real estate investors rarely anticipate...
05/07/2026

That Investment Property You Bought Single? Divorce Math Gets Complicated.

Frisco real estate investors rarely anticipate this conversation with their attorney:

Your duplex purchased before meeting your spouse? Title reflects your name alone. Classification as separate property isn't contested.

But your spouse's lawyer already spotted something else.

Scroggins Law Group assists affluent Frisco and Plano clients managing sophisticated separate property challenges.

214.469.3100

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Frisco, TX
75034

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