Houston Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is tough, whether you and your spouse have just started talking about separating or have been apart for some time. NKH Law Firm helps people in Houston and Harris County through the process as efficiently as possible while advocating for their rights as a spouse or a parent.

Attorney Narmeen K. Hussein is a former mental health therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She brings that understanding to her work with clients, and she also speaks Arabic.

Divorces we handle

• Divorces with children
• Divorces without children
• Uncontested divorces, available at a flat fee
• Divorces involving custody, child support or property questions

How a Texas divorce generally works

Each case is different, but many divorces follow the same basic path:

1. Filing. One spouse files a petition. To file in Texas, one spouse generally must have lived in Texas for six months and in the county for 90 days.
2. Service. The other spouse is formally notified, unless they sign a waiver.
3. Waiting period. Texas generally requires at least 60 days after filing before a divorce can be granted.
4. Working through the issues. This can include custody, child support and dividing property, often with mediation.
5. Final decree. The divorce is final when the judge signs the decree.

Not ready to file yet?

That is fine. Many people schedule a consultation simply to understand their rights, the process and their options before making any decisions.

Related: Uncontested divorce | Child custody | Fort Bend County divorce | FAQ

Tools: Texas Child Support Calculator | Texas Possession Calendar

General information, not legal advice.