About Alston Law Group, PLLC — Family Law Friendswood, Texas

Family law Friendswood clients in the Houston metro area need attorneys who understand both Galveston County and Harris County family courts — because Friendswood, Texas straddles both counties, and which courthouse handles a case depends on which side of the county line the client resides. Alston Law Group, PLLC serves this uniquely positioned community with dedicated family law representation covering divorce, child custody, child support, and related domestic matters for residents of Friendswood and the surrounding Clear Lake area. Texas has more than 116,000 active licensed attorneys as of December 2024, but the specific knowledge of Galveston County’s 306th District Court and Harris County’s family district courts requires genuinely local experience. Clients seeking additional family law options can explore Friendswood attorneys in the area.

Alston Law Group, PLLC brings family law Friendswood representation shaped by the practical demands of a community where many residents commute to the Houston Aerospace and Clear Lake medical corridor, generating custody and support disputes that intersect with high-income households, complex property divisions, and sometimes international relocation concerns. Texas is a community property state, and the division of marital assets in Friendswood divorces — including retirement accounts, business interests, and real property in one of Texas’s more affluent suburban markets — requires careful analysis and skilled negotiation.

What Clients Say

Clients of Alston Law Group, PLLC describe a firm that brings both legal precision and genuine concern for client outcomes to difficult family situations. Reviewers note the firm’s knowledge of both Galveston and Harris County courts, its practical advice about the costs and risks of litigation versus settlement, and its ability to handle custody matters with the sensitivity that children’s welfare demands. Friendswood’s close-knit community generates strong word-of-mouth referrals for attorneys who serve clients well.

Family Law Friendswood — Practice Areas & Services

• Divorce and property division: Texas community property law governs the division of marital assets in Friendswood divorces, and the firm handles both agreed and contested divorces in Galveston and Harris County family courts.
• Child custody and conservatorship: Texas courts use “conservatorship” rather than “custody,” and the firm prepares parenting plans and advocates for arrangements serving the best interests of Friendswood children.
• Child support: Texas child support is calculated using statutory income percentage guidelines; the firm handles initial orders and modifications as parental income or custody arrangements change.
• Spousal maintenance: Texas limits spousal maintenance more strictly than most states; the firm advises clients on eligibility, duration limits, and the cap on monthly maintenance awards.
• Protective orders: Emergency and standard protective orders in family violence situations are sought in the appropriate county court, and the firm provides expedited representation when safety is at stake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which county courthouse handles my divorce if I live in Friendswood, Texas?

Friendswood straddles both Galveston County and Harris County, so the answer depends on your specific address. Galveston County residents file in one of the district courts designated for family matters in Galveston County, with proceedings conducted at the Galveston County Justice Center in League City. Harris County residents file in one of the Harris County Family District Courts in Houston. An attorney familiar with both jurisdictions can confirm the proper filing venue and advise on any strategic differences between the two courts.

How does Texas divide property in a divorce?

Texas is a community property state, meaning all property acquired during the marriage is presumed to belong equally to both spouses. Courts divide community property in a “just and right” manner, which does not always mean 50/50 — courts consider factors like each spouse’s earning capacity, fault in the marriage’s breakdown, and the needs of the children. Separate property — assets owned before marriage or received as gifts or inheritance — is not subject to division. Establishing separate property status requires clear and convincing evidence, and documentation is critical in complex Friendswood estates.

How is child support calculated in Texas?

Texas calculates child support as a percentage of the paying parent’s monthly net resources. For one child, the guideline is 20% of net resources; two children is 25%; three children is 30%, and so on. “Net resources” includes wages, salary, commissions, rental income, and certain other income sources, minus taxes and some other deductions. Courts can deviate from the guideline formula when applying it would be unjust or inappropriate given the specific circumstances. Support orders are modifiable when a material and substantial change in circumstances occurs.