Divorce Attorney Houston, Texas
Divorce representation for families across Houston and Harris County — from straightforward uncontested cases to complex, high-asset divorces. Personal attention from an experienced Texas attorney and mediator.
Divorce in Houston & Harris County
Divorce is one of the most significant events in a person's life, and doing it well matters. Our firm represents clients throughout Houston and Harris County, handling everything from amicable uncontested divorces to contested cases involving significant property, businesses, and children.
Every Houston divorce is governed by the Texas Family Code and heard in the Harris County family district courts. Understanding how those courts and local procedures work is part of representing you effectively.
Texas Is a Community Property State
Texas is a community property state. In general, property acquired during the marriage belongs to the community estate and is subject to division, while property owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance is separate property. The court divides the community estate in a way it considers just and right — which is not always a 50/50 split.
If your divorce involves a business, executive compensation, or significant assets, see our high-asset divorce page — these cases require careful valuation and strategy.
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce, where both spouses agree on all issues, is faster, less expensive, and less stressful. A contested divorce requires negotiation, and sometimes litigation, to resolve disagreements over property, children, or support. As a licensed mediator, Attorney Keith Phillips is well positioned to resolve disputes efficiently when settlement is possible — and to advocate firmly when it is not.
Divorces Involving Children
When children are involved, a Houston divorce must also establish conservatorship (custody), possession and access (visitation), and child support. Texas courts decide these issues according to the best interest of the child. We work to protect your relationship with your children while keeping the process as stable as possible for them.
The Houston Divorce Process
At a high level, a Texas divorce involves filing a petition, meeting the residency requirements (six months in Texas and 90 days in the county), a mandatory 60-day waiting period, exchanging information, negotiating or mediating a settlement, and either an agreed decree or a trial. We guide you through each step and handle the details so you can focus on moving forward.
Why Choose the Law Office of Keith Phillips
Attorney Keith Phillips has represented Texas families for over a decade and is a licensed mediator and former CPS caseworker. As a solo practitioner, he gives every Houston client direct, personal attention — you work with him, not a rotating team. The firm offers flat-fee options for appropriate matters and a genuinely free initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period after filing. An agreed, uncontested divorce can finalize shortly after that; contested cases involving property or custody disputes take longer.
Houston divorces are filed in the Harris County family district courts, which handle divorce, custody, and support under the Texas Family Code.
Not exactly. Texas is a community property state, and the court divides the community estate in a manner that is “just and right” — which is often, but not always, roughly equal.
No. Texas allows no-fault divorce on the ground of insupportability, so you do not have to prove wrongdoing to end the marriage.
It depends on complexity and whether the case is contested. Our firm offers flat-fee options for appropriate matters and a free initial consultation so you understand the costs up front.
Yes. We regularly handle divorces involving businesses, executive compensation, real estate, and significant assets. See our high-asset divorce page for more.
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Meet Our Team at the Law Office of Keith Phillips
Keith became a licensed mediator in 2020, and that perspective shapes how he approaches every case — focused on practical, efficient resolution while fully prepared to litigate when necessary. He is a father of five.
Behind the scenes, Kaitlyn is the one making sure nothing falls through the cracks — preparing documents, coordinating discovery, and tracking every deadline — so clients can focus on their families while she handles the details. What clients remember most is simply how heard she made them feel.
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