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Daniel Reyes
Partner · 16 years in practice · English and Spanish
“Divorce is hard on everyone. I keep things calm, honest and as short as they can be.”
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Family law
Divorce and custody, handled calmly
This is a hard season. We’ll explain how the process works in Texas, what’s likely to matter in your case, and what it will cost, in plain words and without drama.
- Typical starting fee
- Uncontested divorce from $2,400
- First meeting
- 30 minutes, $150, credited to your fee if you hire us
If you’re not safe: If you or your children are in danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is free and open 24 hours: 1-800-799-7233. A court can issue a protective order quickly, and we can help.
Start here
If you’re thinking about divorce
- Don’t move money out of joint accounts or hide property. Courts take a dim view of it.
- Start a simple folder: recent pay stubs, tax returns, and bank, retirement and loan statements.
- If you have children, keep their routine steady and keep adult conversations away from them.
- Write down your questions. A consultation goes further when you bring them.
How we help
What we can do for you
Uncontested divorce
When you agree on the big decisions, we prepare the papers and guide you through the 60-day waiting period Texas requires.
Contested divorce
When you don’t agree, we focus on what matters most to you and try mediation before court.
Custody and visitation
Texas calls custody “conservatorship.” We help you build a parenting plan that works for your children.
Child support
Texas sets support with a guideline that starts at 20% of the paying parent’s net income for one child. We make sure the numbers are right.
Changing an existing order
Children grow and jobs change. We help update custody or support orders when life changes.
Fees
What it costs
Flat fees where we can. You get the total in writing before we start.
First consultation
$150for 30 minutes
Credited to your fee if you hire us. At our office, by video or by phone.
Example fee for this concept site.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Uncontested divorce, no children | $2,400Flat fee |
| Uncontested divorce with childrenIncludes the parenting plan and support order | $3,400Flat fee |
| Contested divorce or custodyWritten estimate after your consultation | $325 an hourHourly |
| Changing an order by agreement | $2,500Flat fee, starting at |
Court filing fees are extra and are paid when the case is filed. We tell you the exact amount up front. Example fees for this concept site.
All fees and payment plansTimeline
How long it usually takes
Day 1
We file the petition. Texas requires at least 60 days before a divorce can be final.
Weeks 1–8
Share financial information and work toward an agreement, often with a mediator.
After 60 days
If you agree, the judge signs the final decree, often at a short hearing.
If you don’t agree
The court sets deadlines. Most cases still settle before a trial.
Questions
Questions people ask
How long does a divorce take in Texas?
At least 60 days from filing, by law. An uncontested divorce often finishes in two to three months. A contested one can take six months to a year, sometimes longer.
Do we have to live in Texas to file here?
One of you must have lived in Texas for the past six months and in the county where you file for the past 90 days.
Will I have to go to court?
Not always. Many cases end with an agreement or in mediation. If yours does go to court, we’ll prepare you for every step.
Can one lawyer help both of us?
No. A lawyer can only represent one spouse. We can represent one of you, and the other is welcome to hire their own lawyer.
What to expect at your first meeting
How the consultation works, what to bring, and what happens afterward.
Other ways we help
Something else going on?
Making a will
Decide who gets what, who’s in charge, and who would raise your kids.Wills & trustsA loved one passed away
We’re sorry. We’ll explain what has to happen next and handle the court for you.ProbateStarting a business
Set up your LLC properly, with an agreement that fits how you’ll actually work.Small business formation
Next step
Talk to us about family law
30 minutes with an attorney. $150, credited to your fee if you hire us. A call back the same day.