Straight answers to the questions families ask.

A 30-minute phone or video consultation is $150. A 60-minute in-person consultation at the Houston office is $300. English and Arabic are available. These are consultation fees, not representation fees. Review the current terms and available appointments in the booking portal before booking.

Bring any existing court orders, a recent pay stub or income summary, a list of major assets and debts, and the names and ages of your children. If you have not filed yet, bring your questions. You do not need a complete file to start.

New consultation requests are generally answered within one business day. Existing clients should use the retained-client scheduling link or call the office. If you have an emergency involving safety, call 911 first.

Yes. Information shared in a consultation is treated as confidential, subject to the limits of the attorney-client relationship and applicable law. A conflict check is completed before the consultation is confirmed.

Yes. Narmeen is fluent in Arabic and English. You can conduct the consultation, negotiation, and mediation in Arabic, and receive documents explained in Arabic. Arabic-language mediation is available for Arabic-speaking parties.

Under Texas Family Code § 6.301, at least one spouse generally must have been domiciled in Texas for the preceding six months and resident in the filing county for the preceding 90 days. This is a residency rule, not a minimum length of marriage. Special residence provisions may apply.

Yes. A Texas court cannot grant a divorce until 60 days after the petition is filed. The waiting period is a minimum, not a deadline. Agreed divorces often finish in 60–120 days; contested cases can take much longer.

No. Texas allows no-fault divorce based on insupportability. Fault grounds such as adultery, cruelty, or abandonment remain available, but they are not required. Fault can affect property division in some cases, so it should be discussed with counsel.

No. An attorney represents one spouse, and the other spouse should have the opportunity to consult independent counsel. A court may refuse to approve an agreement that appears unfair or the product of pressure.

A spouse does not have to sign voluntarily. If the petition is served and the spouse does not respond, the case may proceed by default in some circumstances. If the spouse contests issues, the court will set hearings and eventually a trial.

Courts decide conservatorship and possession based on the best interest of the child. Joint managing conservatorship is presumed unless evidence shows otherwise. The court allocates rights and duties and sets a possession schedule, often the Standard Possession Order.

No. Texas does not presume a 50/50 schedule. Joint managing conservatorship is common, but possession can vary. Courts can order a standard schedule, an expanded schedule, or a different arrangement based on the child's needs and the parents' circumstances.

There is no fixed age. A judge may consider an older child's preference, but the decision is based on the child's best interest and the evidence. A child's preference is one factor, not a controlling rule.

Texas presumes guideline support based on the obligor's net monthly resources and the number of children: 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, 35% for four, and 40% for five or more. The court may deviate for insurance, childcare, or other factors.

Texas applies a monthly cap to the net resources used for guideline support, adjusted periodically. As of 2026, the figure used by the firm is $11,700 per month, but a court can order support above the cap in appropriate cases. Confirm the current figure before relying on it.

Yes, if there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances and the change serves the child's best interest. Parents can also agree to a modification. The process may be uncontested or require a hearing, depending on the facts.

The house can be awarded to one spouse, sold and the proceeds divided, or refinanced so one spouse buys out the other. The decision depends on the mortgage, equity, who is paying the note, whether children live there, and whether either spouse can qualify for financing alone.

Community portions of 401(k)s, pensions, and IRAs are often divided through a qualified domestic relations order or a direct transfer. Separate contributions and premarital balances may be traced and confirmed. Retirement division should be addressed in the decree.

Debts incurred during the marriage are generally community obligations, though the court's division must be just and right. A decree can allocate responsibility between spouses, but it does not always bind a creditor. Closing joint accounts and protecting your credit are part of the plan.

A business may be community property, separate property, or a mix. Valuation methods, ownership documents, and the role each spouse played all matter. Some cases resolve with a buyout; others require an expert valuation or a structured payout over time.

Yes. Consultations are available by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged by request. Virtual meetings are useful for clients outside Houston or for anyone who prefers to avoid travel during a difficult transition.

The firm focuses on Harris County and Fort Bend County, including Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Memorial, Westchase, and the Energy Corridor. Clients outside the region may be able to work with the firm depending on the case and the court.

The firm offers flat-fee uncontested divorce packages and payment plans for some matters. The fee structure is confirmed in writing before work begins. A consultation is the best way to get an accurate quote for your situation.

Existing clients can use the retained-client scheduling link, the LawPay trust payment link, and request current forms through the office. The Existing Clients page explains each option. If you cannot find what you need, call (832) 856-4061.