Find a family law attorney in Houston, TX

Find family law attorneys in Houston, TX

Find family law attorneys in Houston, TX

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Top 10 family law attorneys in Houston, TX

Clients agree: these pros are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Law Office Of Lisa M VanAuken

Law Office Of Lisa M VanAuken

5.0(1)
3 hires on Thervo
Serves Houston, TX
Provide legal services for family law clients. Handle cases such as divorce, paternity, child support, enforcement, modifications, and adoptions. Attorney is sensitive to the fact that clients are seeking help in a time of personal crisis and provides useful, but essential, legal advice.
Merchant Law PLLC

Merchant Law PLLC

5.0(3)
Offers online services
1 hire on Thervo
Serves Houston, TX
Alan W. says, "Very professional, highly recommend!" Read more
The Bryant Law Firm

The Bryant Law Firm

5.0(1)
Offers online services
2 hires on Thervo
Serves Houston, TX
We fight hard to Win your legal case!! We Are Your Attorneys for Life!!!
The Law Office Of Robert B. Roach

The Law Office Of Robert B. Roach

New on Thervo
Offers online services
Serves Houston, TX
Bob Roach, solo practitioner attorney & counsellor at law at The Law Office of Robert B. Roach, is known for genuinely caring about the legal issues faced by his clients and diligently working with those clients to reach a legal solution to the clients' issues resulting in the best possible outcome for the client. Mr. Roach is able to keep his office expenses to a bare minimum by working from his home office and passes those savings along to his clients by keeping the legal fees charged the clients to the lowest amount possible. Communication with clients is handled by phone, email, text message and Zoom video conference. Meetings in person, ...
Brandon Scott Riley

Brandon Scott Riley

5.0(2)
Offers online services
3 hires on Thervo
Serves Houston, TX
Laura R. says, "Fast response. Professional and compassionate." Read more
The Valenzuela Law Firm, PC

The Valenzuela Law Firm, PC

New on Thervo
Offers online services
Serves Houston, TX
Receive the aggressive representation you need for your personal injury case by turning to The Valenzuela Law Firm, PC. Since 2010, we have provided personalized legal services in Houston, TX. Our attorney will take his time to explain the law to you to make sure you understand everything in either English or Spanish. There are many benefits to having The Valenzuela Law Firm, PC represent you. The first is that we put your needs first. What is important to you is also important to us. We make every effort to understand your side so that we can do what is best in regards to your case. When you've been injured in an accident, it is important t...

Your Family Law Attorney questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.

A family law attorney charges $200 to $500 per hour, depending on the location, their experience level, and the services included. Some charge a flat fee for simple services, like drawing up basic, uncontested divorce papers.

Contested divorces, custody cases, or asset arrangements often take longer and cost more to settle. These cases often go to trial and require the attorney to spend time to prepare evidence and arguments, which increases the final cost.

Most firms charge by the hour, but some have contingency fees instead. This means that they receive a percentage of any money awarded at the end of the case and won't charge you anything until then. Some attorneys charge a $500 to $5,000 retainer fee, which is paid in advance.

A family law attorney handles cases that involve domestic issues and family relationships. These attorneys advocate for their clients and mediate in complex cases. Common court cases or specialties might include:

  • Divorce
  • Prenups
  • Child custody
  • Child support or alimony
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship
  • Domestic violence
  • Child abuse
  • Restraining orders

Yes, family law attorneys manage divorce cases. However, a family law attorney can only represent one spouse during the divorce. Uncontested divorces are relatively simple, especially when the couple is childless, and often only include drawing up paperwork and dividing property.

Contested divorces are more difficult, expensive, and complicated because there are more negative emotions involved. An attorney helps mediate during disputes about custody, child support, alimony, assets, and debts.

Simple court filings or name changes can be handled without a family law attorney. Otherwise, it may be best to have an experienced attorney on your side for important cases involving divorce, custody, adoption, or abuse. Without an attorney, the case may take longer or have an undesirable outcome.

Prepare to meet with a family law attorney by gathering the appropriate documents. These will vary depending on the case but typically include:

  • Birth certificates
  • Bank statements
  • Tax returns
  • Employment information
  • Mortgage data

Browse our list of attorneys, then:

  • Get 3 or more free estimates to compare.
  • Read reviews and cases on Thervo and Google.
  • Choose an experienced attorney who has passed the bar.
  • Pick someone who is professional and is serious about your needs.
  • Consider the distance between their office and your home.
  • Get a written estimate before casework starts.
  • Avoid making large payments up front.

After asking questions, hire the best family law attorney in your area.

When searching for attorneys near you, consider the following questions:

  • How long have you been practicing family law?
  • When did you pass the bar?
  • How many similar cases have you worked on?
  • Is your current caseload light enough to take me on?
  • Based on my situation, how long do you think it will take to settle my case?
  • Do you have a flat rate or hourly rates?
  • Will you give me an estimate or contract in writing?

Reviews for Houston family law attorneys

Recent success stories from people in the Houston area.
David M.
They responded to my calls very quickly and provided me with the answers I needed.The paralegal was very professional. Nice attitude , great experience team. I will recommend merchant law to any one .
Merchant Law PLLC
Caitlyn H.
I got arrest for a DWI in Texas on May 6th and had to leave for deployment with the Navy on May 24th. I hired Mr.Brandon Riley on May 10th and he got everything handled and resolved for me a week after I hired him!! He is very efficient and quick and gives everything he can to solve the case at hand. He cares about his clients and definitely does everything he can to get the best outcome for who he is working for. I will definitely be referring him to any and everyone I know who needs legal help!!
Brandon Scott Riley
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