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Texas requires a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the date the petition is filed. Uncontested divorces where both parties agree on all terms often close shortly after that window. Contested divorces involving property disputes, custody, or a difficult opposing party typically take six months to over a year. Learn more about divorce in Texas →
No. Texas law explicitly prohibits gender preference in custody decisions. The best interest of the child is the only standard and it is completely gender-neutral. Fathers and mothers start from the same legal position. Outcomes are determined by the specific facts of each case. Learn more about child custody →
Texas calculates child support as a percentage of the paying parent's net monthly income — 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, 35% for four, and 40% for five or more. Courts can deviate from guidelines in specific circumstances. Learn more about child support →
Texas is a community property state, but that does not mean everything splits 50/50. Courts divide marital property in a way that is “just and right” — which considers each spouse's earning capacity, fault in the breakup, custody of children, and other factors. Learn more about property division →
Yes — through our uncontested divorce service, our flat-fee uncontested divorce service starting at $2,500 for qualifying cases where both spouses agree on all terms. A free consultation will confirm whether your case qualifies. For contested matters, our firm handles full litigation representation.
Contested family law cases typically require a retainer of $3,000–$10,000 or more, billed hourly depending on complexity. Uncontested divorce can be handled for a flat fee starting at $2,500 through our uncontested divorce service. We offer free consultations to help you understand your options and costs upfront. Schedule a free consultation →
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Keith Phillips — Family Law Attorney & Mediator Conroe TX
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Keith Phillips
Attorney & Mediator
TX Bar 2016 Former CPS Family Law
Keith Phillips has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2016, focusing on family law matters throughout Montgomery County and Greater Houston. Before private practice, Keith worked with Child Protective Services — giving him direct, firsthand insight into how Texas courts evaluate the best interests of children and how decisions affecting families are made at the institutional level.

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.
Licensed — State Bar of Texas since 2016
Licensed Mediator since 2020
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Kaitlyn Allen
Paralegal
Family Law 12 Years Experience
Family means everything to Kaitlyn Allen — which is exactly why she has spent the last 12 years fighting for families as a family law paralegal. A mother of four, she knows firsthand what's at stake for the clients she serves, so when someone walks in scared, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next, Kaitlyn meets them with genuine understanding — not just a case file.

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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