Practice area 02
Family Law
What we handle
- Contested and uncontested divorce
- Child custody and conservatorship
- Child and spousal support
- Property division — business interests, retirement accounts, real estate
- Modifications of existing orders
- Protective orders
How we approach family law
Family law matters involve people's lives and children's futures. We take that seriously. Our first task is to understand what you actually need — not just what you're asking for — and then structure a strategy that protects those interests through the process.
In high-conflict custody matters, every communication, every social post, every school pickup interaction can become evidence. We prepare our clients for that reality from the first meeting, not after something damaging surfaces in discovery.
Most family matters resolve through negotiation or mediation, and we prefer that outcome when the terms are right. But we prepare every case as though it will be tried. That preparation is exactly why most opposing parties settle on terms that protect our clients.
Example matters
Situation
A client sought primary custody of two school-age children following a divorce in which both parties alleged parenting deficiencies. The opposing party had retained aggressive counsel.
Outcome
We documented the parenting history through school records, medical visits, and witness accounts. The court awarded primary conservatorship to our client with a standard possession order for the other parent.
All case descriptions are anonymized. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter depends on its specific facts and applicable law.
Related results
$850K settlement
Divorce + custody negotiation
Common questions
- Texas is a community property state — what does that mean?
- Most property acquired during the marriage is presumed community property and subject to a 'just and right' division — which is not always 50/50. Separate property (owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance) is generally excluded. Tracing and characterization of assets is a significant part of complex divorces.
- How is child custody determined in Texas?
- Texas courts determine conservatorship based on the best interest of the child. Factors include each parent's relationship with the child, stability, the child's needs, and any history of family violence. Courts do not automatically favor either parent.
- Can a custody order be modified later?
- Yes. A modification requires showing a material and substantial change in circumstances since the last order, or that the child is at least twelve and expresses a preference. We handle both initial orders and post-decree modifications.