Even the thought of filing for a divorce in Houston can be overwhelming and emotional. Whether you’re considering filing for divorce or your spouse has served you with papers, our compassionate Houston divorce lawyers at KGK Family Law will help you ensure your interests are protected throughout the divorce process. Call us today at 281-598-6520
At our law firm, we understand how difficult and personal this transition can be, which is why we work tirelessly to provide tailored legal services for each of our Houston clients. Your future deserves care, clarity, and steady legal guidance. Contact us to speak with a devoted divorce attorney who truly cares about you and your family.
Why Choose an Experienced Divorce Attorney at KGK Family Law?
When you hire our team at KGK Family Law, you will never face family law concerns alone. Our attorneys bring over four decades of combined experience to guide you through the legal process.
Our firm is known in Houston for both our strong litigation skills in court and our compassionate representation that reflects the needs of our clients. When you choose a seasoned divorce attorney from KGK Family Law, you can trust that we will always be prepared, responsive, and clear in our communication.
We are dedicated to positioning our clients for long-term success, ensuring your best interests are at the forefront of every decision. Trust our team to advocate for you and your family.
What Steps Are Involved in the Divorce Process?
While every divorce is different, knowing the general framework can help you prepare both emotionally and legally.
The main stages of the divorce process include:
Filing the Petition. One spouse must file the Petition for Divorce in the appropriate Harris County court.
Legal Notice. The other party, who did not file the petition, must then be notified. This is usually through a process server.
Temporary Orders. You may need to make temporary arrangements for child conservatorship, property use, or financial support in Houston while your divorce is ongoing.
Discovery and Negotiation. This is the information-sharing and decision-making phase.
Mediation or Trial. If an agreement can be reached, the divorce is finalized through mediation outside of a trial. Otherwise, it proceeds to court.
Final Decree. Once everything is settled, a judge signs the Final Decree of Divorce.
While the process can seem daunting, having supportive guidance can make a meaningful difference. Our team at KGK Family Law is here to offer clarity and reassurance during each stage, allowing you to move through this process at a comfortable pace, with a clear understanding of what’s to come.
Houston, TX Practice Areas
We offer compassionate, respectful counsel in matters involving:
High Asset Divorce
High net worth divorces require sophisticated legal strategies to protect substantial assets and complex financial interests. The Houston family lawyers at KGK Family Law understand the common issues, including valuing businesses, investment portfolios, real estate holdings, and executive compensation packages. We work with forensic accountants, appraisers, and financial experts to ensure accurate asset identification and fair distribution.
Our team has extensive experience handling cases involving stock options, retirement accounts, trusts, and international assets. We protect your financial future while maintaining discretion throughout the process, ensuring your high-profile divorce is resolved efficiently and favorably.
Military Divorce
Military divorces involve unique federal and state law considerations that require specific knowledge. KGK Family Law’s Houston attorneys understand the complexities of military benefits, deployment schedules, and jurisdictional issues that affect service members and their families. We address the division of military retirement benefits under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, handle custody arrangements around deployment cycles, and address housing allowances and commissary privileges.
Our team works diligently to protect both active duty and veteran clients’ rights while ensuring compliance with military regulations and procedures throughout the divorce process.
Divorce Modifications & Enforcement
Life circumstances change, and sometimes divorce decrees require modification or enforcement to reflect new realities. An experienced attorney can help clients seek modifications to child support, spousal maintenance, custody arrangements, and visitation schedules when substantial changes occur.
We also aggressively pursue enforcement actions when former spouses fail to comply with court orders. Whether you need to modify support due to job loss, seek relocation approval, or enforce unpaid obligations, our team provides strategic guidance to protect your interests and ensure court orders are properly followed.
Child Conservatorship
Child conservatorship determinations significantly impact your relationship with your children and their future well-being. Our attorneys fight to protect your parental rights while prioritizing your children’s best interests. We handle joint managing conservatorship arrangements, sole managing conservatorship cases, and possessory conservatorship matters with skill and compassion.
Our team addresses decision-making authority regarding education, healthcare, and residence, while crafting custody schedules that work for busy families. We advocate for meaningful parent-child relationships and work to establish conservatorship arrangements that promote stability and healthy development.
Community Property Division
Texas community property laws require careful analysis to ensure fair division of marital assets and debts. Our property division lawyers meticulously identify, value, and characterize all property acquired during marriage. We handle complex property division involving family businesses, professional practices, real estate investments, retirement accounts, and personal property.
Our team works with appraisers and financial experts to ensure accurate valuations while protecting your separate property rights. We negotiate favorable settlements and litigate when necessary to secure your fair share of community property and minimize your responsibility for marital debts.
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance provides crucial financial support for spouses who lack sufficient resources after divorce. KGK Family Law’s Houston spousal attorneys help clients understand eligibility requirements and advocate for appropriate maintenance awards. We present compelling evidence regarding financial need, earning capacity, marriage duration, and contributing factors to secure fair spousal support.
Mediation
Mediation offers a collaborative approach to resolving family law disputes outside the courtroom, often saving time, money, and emotional stress. The skilled Houston mediation lawyers at KGK Family Law guide clients through the mediation process, helping negotiate fair agreements on divorce terms, child custody, support, and property division.
How Can I Protect My Assets and Financial Security During a Houston Divorce?
Dividing community property in a contested divorce isn’t always straightforward. As a community property state, the law presumes that all property acquired during the marriage is community property owned by both spouses. This doesn’t mean everything is split 50/50 in Houston, however.
An experienced divorce attorney from KGK Family Law can work with you to distinguish community property from separate property, evaluate high-value assets, and negotiate a division that supports your long-term goals. We help with:
Whether you’re concerned about keeping your home, securing retirement assets, or understanding what you’re entitled to under Texas law, our attorneys can work with you closely to ensure your interests are represented adequately both in and out of the courtroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does a Texas Divorce Cost?
There are a few factors that will contribute to the cost of your divorce. First, the more contentious a divorce, the more expensive it will be. If matters can be settled amicably and quickly, divorce in Texas does not have to be cost-prohibitive, even when attorneys are involved on both sides.
If the parties can reach an agreement on child custody issues and if both parties have a good handle on the financial situation of the marital estate, it tends to bring the cost down.
Factors that can increase the cost of your divorce include:
The need for temporary orders regarding children or the use of property
The need to conduct a discovery to look into financial issues
Disagreements over property and asset distribution
Family-founded businesses
The non-earning spouse is in the dark about finances
If litigation becomes inevitable, a divorce will become more expensive. Therefore, it is always preferable to settle matters before trial.
A settlement is preferable, but not always possible. There are distinct situations that require litigation, and when it is needed, KGK Family Law PLLC will have your back by properly preparing you for your hearings.
Our attorneys have two decades of experience helping individuals through the complexities of ending a marriage. We strive to minimize both the emotional and financial costs of marriage dissolution and work toward a conclusion that is in the best interest of our clients and their families.
How Does Adultery and Dating During Divorce Affect Your Case in Texas?
While couples most commonly file for a no-fault divorce based on “insupportability” in Texas, adultery can be used as a ground for divorce and may substantially impact the judge’s decision when it comes to property division. The definition of adultery is when one spouse voluntarily has sexual relations with someone who is not the spouse. If you are accusing your spouse of adultery, you will need sufficient evidence to prove it, and the result of the property division may depend on the judge.
Regarding dating during divorce proceedings, Texas does not legally prohibit dating while your divorce is pending. However, it is generally unwise to date during your divorce since it can be perceived as adultery. This could negatively affect your rights regarding property division, custody, and visitation. Dating during divorce is an issue that should be brought up with your attorney and needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to protect your interests throughout the legal process.
What Should I Bring to a First Consultation?
If you are planning on scheduling a consultation with our office, please be prepared to bring:
A recent pay stub
Tax return
And a general overview of the financial situation in your household, such as:
Whether you own or rent property
The number of cars you own
Bank accounts and joint bank accounts
Investment accounts
Retirement accounts
Credit card debt
Contact Our Houston Divorce Attorneys at KGK Family Law
No one expects to end up in a divorce lawyer’s office, but if you’ve found yourself here, our team is ready to support you through every step. At KGK Family Law, our compassionate and experienced Houston divorce law firm is ready to advocate for you.
Call us today at 281-598-6520 orcontact us online to schedule a confidential consultation with an attorney who understands what you’re going through. We also serve clients in the Stafford and Sugar Land areas.
There are a few factors that will contribute to the cost of your divorce. First, the more contentious a divorce, the more expensive it will be. If matters can be settled amicably and quickly, divorce in Texas does not have to be cost-prohibitive – even when attorneys are involved on both sides. If the parties can reach an agreement on child custody issues and if both parties have a good handle on the financial situation of the martial estate, it tends to bring the cost down.
Factors that can increase the cost of your divorce include:
The need for temporary orders regarding children or use of property
The need to conduct discovery to look into financial issues
Disagreements over property and asset distribution
Family founded businesses
The non-earning spouse is in the dark about finances
In short, if litigation becomes inevitable, a divorce will become more expensive. Therefore, it is always preferable to settle matters before trial.
Preferable, however, is not always possible. There are distinct situations that require litigation and when it is needed, KGK Family Law PLLC will have your back by properly preparing you for your hearings.
Our attorneys has two decades of experience helping men and women navigate the complexities of ending a marriage. By providing honest and insightful advice – even when it runs counter to difficult emotions – KGK Family Law, PLLC strives to minimize both the emotional and financial cost of marriage dissolution and work toward the conclusion that is in the best interest of their clients and their families.
Schedule A Consultation With A Family Law Attorney
Call KGK Family Law, PLLC at 281-598-6520 to schedule a consultation with a Houston family law attorney. We proudly serve Houston residents, as well as those in the Fort Bend and Stafford areas. Let’s protect what matters most and start building the next chapter of your life.
When you hire our team at KGK Family Law, you will never face family law concerns alone. Our attorneys bring over four decades of combined experience to guide you through the legal process. 
While every divorce is different, knowing the general framework can help you prepare both emotionally and legally.
