Business Details
Your Trusted Houston Family Law Firm
The Stout Law Firm is a dedicated family law practice serving Houston and surrounding areas. With a focus on divorce, child custody, and property division, our team combines extensive legal expertise with compassionate client care. Our attorneys are board-certified and recognized for excellence, offering personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We prioritize transparency, accessibility, and ethical representation, ensuring clients feel supported throughout complex legal processes. Our goal is to transform challenging family law matters into opportunities for resolution and new beginnings. 
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Paternity
Property Division
Adoption
Enforcement Actions
Modifications
Nuptial Agreements
Parental Relocation
Highlights and features
- Board-certified family law specialists with 15+ years of experience
- Personalized legal strategies for complex family law matters
- Award-winning attorneys recognized for excellence in Texas law
- Client-focused approach with transparent communication
- Proven track record in high-asset divorce and custody cases
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Great advice
Cares about clients
Professional yet personable
Effective representation
Personalized attention
Services
Divorce
Our Houston divorce attorneys handle contested and uncontested divorces with expertise in property division, spousal support, and child-related matters. We provide strategic representation for high-asset cases and complex family dynamics. Our approach balances legal rigor with sensitivity to emotional challenges during marital dissolution proceedings.
Child Custody
We represent clients in establishing and modifying child custody arrangements under Texas' conservatorship framework. Our team handles joint and sole managing conservatorship cases, focusing on children's best interests while protecting parental rights through contested hearings or mediation processes.
Child Support
Our firm manages child support cases covering guideline calculations, enforcement actions, and modifications for changed circumstances. We address complex income structures and ensure compliance with Texas statutory requirements while advocating for children's financial needs.
Paternity
We assist with voluntary paternity acknowledgments and contested paternity litigation. Our services include establishing legal fatherhood, creating custody arrangements, and determining support obligations to protect parental rights and child welfare.
Property Division
Our attorneys handle complex property division matters in Texas' community property system. We specialize in tracing separate assets, valuing businesses, and dividing retirement accounts while considering factors like marital fault and financial disparities.
People
Angela A. Stout
Founding Attorney
Board-certified family law specialist with 15+ years of experience handling complex divorce and custody cases. Recognized Texas Super Lawyer and former Rising Star recipient, focusing on high-asset property division and contested custody litigation.
Katie Flynn
Attorney
Child development expert turned family law attorney with focus on child custody and adoption cases. Brings unique perspective from psychology background and community service experience with child-focused organizations.
Jelena Kovacevic
Family Law Attorney
Client-centered attorney specializing in contested custody cases and high-net-worth divorce matters. Experienced in representing diverse clients including professionals and athletes through emotionally complex family law proceedings.
Questions
How long does a divorce take in Texas?
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period after filing, but complex cases may take several months depending on court schedules and case complexity.
What factors determine child custody arrangements?
Texas courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like parental stability, child's needs, and each parent's ability to provide care and support.
Can child support orders be modified?
Yes, modifications are possible when there's a significant change in circumstances like income changes, relocation, or evolving child needs.
How is property divided in Texas divorces?
Texas uses 'just and right' division of community property, considering factors like marriage duration, financial disparities, and fault in divorce proceedings.
What establishes legal paternity in Texas?
Paternity can be established through voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity forms or court-ordered DNA testing when parents disagree on parentage.
Do I need a lawyer for uncontested divorce?
While not required, legal review ensures proper documentation and protects your rights regarding property division and future obligations.
