Galveston County Family Lawyer

The Galveston County family law attorneys of Lindamood & Robinson draw on over three decades of litigation, mediation and collaborative legal experience to provide clients in Texas with high-quality and cost-effective guidance and representation across a full range of family law matters. Family law issues are often best handled outside the courtroom through mediation, collaboration, or settlement. However, in some cases, the issues are so complex or the relationships so strained that litigation is unavoidable. At Lindamood & Robinson, P.C., our Galveston County family lawyers provide comprehensive legal representation across all areas of family law, from divorce and custody to asset protection and enforcement actions.

Family law issues are often best handled outside the courtroom through mediation, collaboration, or settlement. However, in some cases the issues are so complex or the relationship is so strained that litigation is unavoidable. Our services include:

• Child Custody & Support Modification – Assistance with modifying custody, visitation, or support orders when circumstances change.
• Child Custody – Representation in establishing primary custody, visitation schedules, and parenting plans that serve the child’s best interests.
• Child Support – Ensuring fair and accurate support orders based on Texas guidelines and financial realities.
• Divorce – Representation at all stages, including temporary hearings to determine living arrangements and financial responsibilities while the divorce is pending.
• Domestic Violence – Helping victims obtain protective orders and defending against false accusations of abuse.
• Grandparents’ Rights – Advocating for grandparents seeking visitation or custody rights under Texas law.
• International Child Abduction – Handling complex cross-border custody disputes involving international travel or relocation.
• Interstate Custody – Resolving jurisdictional issues when parents or children live in different states.
• Parental Alienation – Addressing situations where one parent attempts to undermine the child’s relationship with the other parent.
• Parenting Plan – Drafting and modifying detailed parenting plans that outline custody, visitation, and communication schedules.
• Paternity – Establishing or contesting paternity to secure parental rights and child support obligations.
• Relocation – Assisting parents with move-away cases involving changes in custody or visitation due to relocation.
• Split Custody – Developing fair and functional custody arrangements for families with multiple children living in different households.
• Unmarried Child Custody – Protecting the rights of unmarried parents in custody, visitation, and paternity cases.
• Separation and Divorce Planning – Ensuring that decisions made early on do not negatively impact your case if or when you file for divorce.
• Issues of Property Discovery and Division – Accurate valuation of all marital assets, real estate, and business interests while maintaining discretion and privacy.
• Family Violence and Protective Orders – Addressing alleged spousal or child abuse with urgency and care.
• Property Settlements – Creating fair and enforceable agreements that divide assets and debts equitably.
• Complex Marital Estates – Handling high-value property divisions that require detailed financial analysis and expert testimony.
• Uncovering Hidden Assets – Locating undisclosed income or property that should be included in the marital estate.
• Asset Protection – Identifying and preserving separate property before and during divorce proceedings.
• Investment and Retirement Accounts – Determining how retirement funds, pensions, and investments are valued and divided.
• Alimony and Spousal Maintenance – Negotiating fair support arrangements during and after divorce.
• Relocation and Move-Away Cases – Managing changes in custody or visitation when a parent moves out of the area or out of state.
• Custody and Support Modification – Seeking or defending modifications when financial or family circumstances change significantly.

The Galveston County family lawyers of Lindamood & Robinson employ proven methods to resolve disputes in any of these areas of practice:

• Mediation to negotiate a fair and reasonable agreement
• Litigation to protect our clients’ rights in court

The litigation lawyers at Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. have over 50 years of combined trial experience, so whether your case will be decided by a judge or a jury, our litigation lawyers are well-prepared to protect the interests of you and your children.

Trial Process

In Texas, certain family law matters may be decided by a jury, while others fall exclusively under the authority of a judge. Juries are typically only permitted to determine a limited range of issues, such as child custody arrangements, identifying whether assets are considered marital or separate property, and determining property valuation. These specific decisions often involve factual disputes that require a neutral assessment by a group of peers.

All other family-related matters, including final custody arrangements, the creation of visitation schedules, and the amount of child support owed, are determined by a judge. Judges are granted broad discretion under Texas law to decide how marital property should be divided, assign parental rights and duties, determine responsibility for marital debts, and evaluate whether spousal maintenance is appropriate. They also decide whether to impose geographic restrictions that limit where a parent may live with the child after divorce. This judicial flexibility allows each case to be tailored to the unique financial, emotional, and familial circumstances of the parties involved.

Once a divorce petition is filed, the court may issue temporary orders to maintain stability during the proceedings. These temporary orders remain in effect until the divorce is finalized and can address matters such as:

• Child custody and visitation
• Which party will live in the family home
• Child support
• Asset protection and business use
• How and when child exchanges will take place

Temporary orders are critical for protecting both parties and children from uncertainty or unfair advantage while the divorce is pending.

Following the entry of temporary orders, the discovery phase begins. This stage allows each side to gather evidence, assess financial and custodial issues, and prepare their case. Both spouses must exchange detailed information, including property deeds, receipts, bank statements, tax returns, stock certificates, and an inventory of valuable assets. The goal of discovery is to ensure full transparency and prevent either party from concealing property or financial information that could affect the outcome of the case.

After discovery concludes, the case proceeds to trial if no settlement is reached. During the trial, each party presents evidence and testimony supporting their position. A judge or, in limited situations, a jury then reviews the facts, applies Texas family law, and issues rulings on contested matters such as asset division, custody, support, and debt allocation.

While the trial process provides a structured resolution when negotiations fail, it is generally in the best interest of all involved to reach a settlement before trial. Settlements are often less costly, faster, and provide greater control over the outcome. Trials, on the other hand, can be lengthy, expensive, and emotionally draining. They also remove decision-making power from the parties and place it entirely in the hands of the court. However, when one party refuses to act reasonably or makes false claims, a trial may become the only way to resolve the dispute and secure a fair and lawful judgment.

Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. Can Help With Your Galveston County Family Matter

At Lindamood & Robinson, P.C., our attorneys have extensive experience guiding clients through every stage of divorce litigation and settlement negotiations. We help clients prepare thoroughly for both mediation and trial, ensuring that their financial interests, parental rights, and long-term stability are fully protected. Our team understands that family law cases can be highly emotional and complex, and we are committed to helping clients find the most effective, least disruptive path toward resolution. By working with Lindamood & Robinson, P.C., families can navigate the Texas family court process with clarity, confidence, and the peace of mind that comes from having skilled legal advocates on their side.

Contact our Galveston County Family Law Attorneys Today

If you and your spouse are going through a divorce and are unable to come to an out-of-court agreement, it is important to retain the services of an experienced lawyer who can represent your interests in a court setting. At Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. our litigation lawyers have decades of experience representing clients in Texas family courts. We have a firm understanding of court procedures, filing deadlines, and the discovery process and so are uniquely placed to help your case go as smoothly as possible. If you and your spouse have attempted to reach a settlement, but have hit a roadblock, please contact the law firm of Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. by calling 713-654-2112 and we’ll help you schedule a consultation with one of our experienced Galveston County family lawyers.