Family Law

When a family problem becomes a legal matter, you may need more than an explanation of Texas law. You may need to file for divorce, establish or change a custody arrangement, resolve a dispute with your child's other parent, or determine whether you have rights as a grandparent. At The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson, we handle these family law matters and provide guidance and representation at every stage of the legal process. 

We can help you identify the issues that need to be resolved and determine how to pursue them through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings. Contact us to discuss your family law matter in Houston and your next steps. 

Divorce Representation from Filing Through Resolution 

Our divorce representation addresses the issues that must be resolved before a Texas marriage can legally end. We can handle the required filings, address disagreements with your spouse, and represent you as you make decisions about property, finances, and children. 

When spouses agree on some or all of the terms, we can work toward resolving those issues without unnecessary litigation. When they do not, we can present your position in court and address the disputed matters that must be decided before the divorce can be finalized. 

For parents, divorce often requires decisions about conservatorship, possession and access, and child support at the same time. We handle those issues as part of the larger case so that the final orders address both the end of the marriage and the family's arrangements going forward. 

Child Custody Representation for Parents and Families 

In child custody matters, we pursue the parenting arrangement you ask the court to establish or protect. We represent parents in disputes involving conservatorship, possession and access, parenting schedules, and each parent's rights and responsibilities. 

We can prepare the necessary filings, develop the facts supporting your position, negotiate proposed arrangements, and represent you when the court must decide custody issues. Because Texas courts decide custody matters based on the child's best interest, our representation focuses on the circumstances relevant to your child and the arrangement you are asking the court to order. 

Our child custody representation also extends to clients who already have an order but need legal help addressing a requested change. 

Child Support Orders, Changes, and Enforcement 

For parents dealing with child support, we can pursue an appropriate order, respond to a support request, seek a modification, or address problems with an existing obligation. The work depends on where you are in the process: establishing support for the first time requires a different legal response from changing or enforcing an order already in place. 

We handle child support alongside related custody or divorce issues when they arise in the same case. That keeps the financial question connected to the parenting arrangements and court orders that affect the family as a whole. 

Modifying Existing Custody and Support Orders 

When circumstances have changed since a custody or support order was entered, we can determine whether the facts support asking the court for a modification. We handle requests to change existing orders as well as cases in which a client needs to oppose a change requested by the other parent. 

Our work begins with the existing order and the specific problem it now creates. From there, we can prepare the modification request or response, develop the evidence relevant to the requested change, and represent you through negotiation or court proceedings. 

Grandparents’ Rights and Custody Matters 

For grandparents seeking access to or custody of a grandchild, we can determine whether the circumstances provide a legal basis to ask a Texas court to intervene. These cases differ from ordinary parent-versus-parent custody disputes because grandparents must meet specific requirements before a court can grant possession, access, or conservatorship. 

We review the child's circumstances, the parents' status, the grandparent's relationship with the child, and any existing orders to determine what type of case may be available. If the legal requirements are met, we can prepare the appropriate petition and present the facts supporting the requested involvement in the child's life. 

Family Law Mediation 

When parties want an opportunity to resolve a family law dispute without having a judge decide every contested issue, attorney Whitney L. Thompson provides mediation services. Mediation can help parties work toward an agreement in a structured setting. 

As a certified mediator, our knowledgeable attorney, Whitney Thompson, serves as the neutral mediator rather than representing either side during mediation. The purpose is to help the parties explore whether they can resolve disputed issues by agreement and avoid leaving those decisions entirely to the court. 

Discuss Your Family Law Matter with The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson 

Our attorney, Whitney L. Thompson, is a Texas-licensed family law attorney whose approach emphasizes direct communication, practical guidance, and attention to each client's circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all response. 

At The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson, we serve clients in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris, Matagorda, Montgomery, Wharton, and Jackson counties. Contact us to discuss your case and the legal services available for your family law matter.