Houston’s Family Law & Immigration Lawyer
Family Law
- Divorce: Before, During, After
- Child Custody & Support
- Family Violence
- Marriage
- LGBT
- NOT-Practicing Areas: Adoption, Guardianships.
Immigration
- Family-based Green card
- Crime Victim-based U visa
- Citizenship Application
- Work Permit Renewals: Green Card, U Visa, DACA...
- Extension of Stay (inside U.S.)
Select a Service
State: Texas
Counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria
Agreed/Uncontested Divorce
- At least one spouse must have lived in Texas for 6 months before filing
- That spouse must also have lived in the county of filing for at least 90 days
- “Insupportability”, meaning the marriage has broken down without reasonable expectation of reconciliation
- Division of property and debts
- Spousal support(if any)
- Child custody, Visitation, and Support (if applicable)
- Sign a Waiver of Service
- Must wait at least 60 days from the date of filing before the divorce can be finalized
Not Agree / Contested Divorce
- The divorce is contested
- You have a child custody dispute
- There are complex property divisions
- Spouse does not want the divorce
- Common law marriage
- Community property and Community
- Property acquired before a marriage
- TRO (a temporary restraining order)
- Discovery
- Mediation
- Trial
- Required to attend a parenting class
- Prove up
- Officially considered final
- How soon can I remarry
CUSTODY
- Sole Managing Custody
- Joint Managing Custody
- Possessory Conservatorship: Physical or Severe emotional abuse
- Non-Parent or Grandparent ask for custody
- How do I get custody
- Potential issues in a custody suit
VISITATION / POSSESSION AND ACCESS
- Standard Possession Order
- Modified Possession Order
- Modified Under Three Possession Order
- If the parent refuses to follow the visitation order
- Parent who is supposed to visit does not visit the child
- If parent wants to move
- If a parent disregards the geographic restriction
- There is no geographical restriction
- Do I have to make my child visit if the child does not want to go
- Do I have to let the other parent visit if he/she doesn’t pay child support
- If the parent shows up late to pick up the child
CHILD SUPPORT
- Who pays child support
- When and how is child support paid
- What is the employer’s order to withhold income for child support
- Who pays for the child’s health insurance
- Calculate the amount of child support
- If the parent does not pay the child support
MODIFICATION OF A SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP
- File for a modification
- Should the modification be filed
- Needs to be notified of the modification
- Temporary orders be issued in a modification
- Change in circumstances required to request a modification
- What must I show to modify an order regarding custody or possession and access
- Can a modification be filed within one year of the order establishing the parent who has the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the child
- Can a modification be filed when there is an increase of travel expenses due to a parent’s change of residence
- What must be shown to modify a child support order
- If the person ordered to pay child support remarries, can the court consider the income of the new spouse
- Can the change in child support be retroactive
ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES IN FAMILY COURT
- Contempt of Court
- The original order important
- Motion for Enforcement
- What must be stated in a motion to enforce
- Motion to enforce a child support order
- Motion to enforce an order other than for child support
- Deadlines apply to getting a contempt or enforcement order
- How to Notify the opposing party (the respondent)
- Claiming affirmative defenses in an enforcement action?
- Remedies available for enforcing Child Support Orders
- Remedies available for enforcing visitation orders
- Remedies available for Enforcing Property Divisions
- Remedies to enforce court-ordered spousal maintenance (alimony)
Serving All 50 States
Family Based Green Card
Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizen
- Spouse of a U.S. citizen
- Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen
- Parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old
- Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen and you are 21 years old or older
- Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen
- Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old
- Spouse of a lawful permanent resident
- Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a lawful permanent resident
- Unmarried son or daughter of a lawful permanent resident 21 years old or older
- Person admitted to the U.S. as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-1 nonimmigrant)
- Person admitted to the U.S. as the child of a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-2 nonimmigrant)
- Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen and you were married to your U.S. citizen spouse at the time your spouse died
- Abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Abused child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Abused parent of a U.S. citizen
Crime Victim-Based U visa & Work Permit
- You are the victim of qualifying criminal activity.
- You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity.
- You have information about the criminal activity. If you are under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or next friend may possess the information about the crime on your behalf.
- You were helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. If you are under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or next friend may assist law enforcement on your behalf.
- The crime occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.
- You are admissible to the United States. If you are not admissible, you may apply for a waiver.
Citizenship Application
- Has a Permanent Resident Card or Green Card
Spouse is a U.S. citizen.
More than 3 years in marriage.
Must NOT be divorced or legally separated, Annulled, your spouse is deceased.
- Has a Permanent Resident Card or Green Card
Resident for more than 5 years. Age 18 or older.
How it Works
Online Family & Immigration Lawyer
Call or Book Online
Step 1
Call the law office or Visit the website and fill out the form
Pay Consultation Fee
Step 2
Pay the consultation fee and fill out an intake form before the meeting
Meet Attorney
Step 3
Discuss the case, options, and fees, and receive a agreement if both parties decide to proceed