A Comprehensive Texas Family Law Resource Directory

This page is built to be one of the most thorough family law resource directories in Texas. It collects the courts, agencies, hotlines, shelters, evaluators, parenting programs, legal aid organizations, and support services that Texas families navigating divorce, custody, child support, and protective order matters most often need.

The links go to official sources wherever available. Each topic section is anchored, so the parent Resources hub can link directly into any section.

A note on third-party links: Anunobi Law does not endorse, recommend, or assume any responsibility for the entities listed on this page. External resources are provided for convenience only. Information on government agency and third-party websites is subject to change without notice — verify any information independently before relying on it. Phone numbers and personnel for courts, judges, and providers change frequently. Confirm current contact information directly with the source.

For an overview of how our firm handles divorce, modification, enforcement, and related matters, see our Family Law Solutions page.

Emergency and Crisis Hotlines

If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, call 911. The hotlines below operate 24/7 unless otherwise noted.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233 (or text START to 88788) | thehotline.org
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS / Adult Protective Services Hotline) — 1-800-252-5400 | dfps.texas.gov
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — 1-800-422-4453 | childhelphotline.org
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.org
• National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) — 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
• National Human Trafficking Hotline — 1-888-373-7888 (or text 233733) | humantraffickinghotline.org
• Texas Family Violence Legal Line — 1-800-374-4673

Texas Access and Visitation Hotline (parenting time questions) — 1-866-292-4636 (Monday–Friday, 1–5 p.m. CST) | txaccess.org

1. Abuse Investigation & Programs

State and Federal

• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) — Statewide CPS, foster care, and adult protective services. Hotline: 1-800-252-5400 | dfps.texas.gov
• Child Protective Services (Texas CPS) — Investigation and intervention for child abuse and neglect, administered through DFPS. Hotline: 1-800-252-5400.
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — 1-800-422-4453 | childhelphotline.org
• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) — Treatment locator and 24/7 helpline. 1-800-662-4357 | samhsa.gov
• Children’s Assessment Center (Harris County) — Houston-based forensic interviewing and trauma services for child abuse cases. (713) 986-3300 | cachouston.org

Substance Abuse — by County

• Alcoholics Anonymous (Houston) — (713) 686-6300 | aa.org
• Council on Recovery (formerly Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston) — (713) 942-4100 | councilonrecovery.org
• Fort Bend County — Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse — Stafford: (281) 207-2400 | Rosenberg: (281) 342-8828 | fortbendcouncil.org
• Harris County — Palmer Drug Abuse Program — (281) 589-4602 | pdaphouston.org
• The Woodlands — New Dimensions Day Hospital — (281) 333-2284 | newdimensionsdayhospital.com
• Galveston County — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Women’s Center — (409) 763-5516 | adawomenscenter.org
• Montgomery County — Huntsville Clinic & Conroe Treatment and Recovery — Huntsville: (936) 291-9172 | Conroe: (936) 441-9172 | huntsvilleclinicinc.com

Brazoria County — Pathway to Recovery — Men’s Rehab: La Marque (409) 933-4366, Angleton (979) 549-0385 | Women’s Rehab: La Marque (409) 933-1437 | pathwaytorecovery.com

2. Anger Management 

Court-ordered or self-elected anger management and battering intervention programs:

• Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) — AVDA — (713) 224-9911 | avda-tx.org
• Anger Management Institute of Texas — (281) 477-9105 | ami-tx.com
• The Center for Anger Resolution — 1-877-662-6437 | angerbusters.com
• The Way Education and Counseling Center, LLC — (832) 324-9322 | weccounseling.com
• Anger Management Training Institute (Harris County) — (713) 931-3412 | angermanagementseminar.com
• Becky Stidham, Therapy for Individuals & Couples (Fort Bend County) — (713) 666-0710 | beckystidham.com
• Behavioral and Counseling Services (Montgomery County) — (936) 827-9544 | sgoodtherapy.com
• Council on Recovery — (713) 942-4100 | councilonrecovery.org
• DePelchin Children’s Center — (713) 730-2335 | depelchin.org
• Turning Point — (713) 773-3280

Positive Adult Living, Inc. — (713) 977-2323

3. County Resources (Including DA Offices) 

Harris County

• Harris County District Courts — Administrative office of the district courts.
• Harris County Family Courthouse — Family court division at 201 Caroline Street, Houston.
• Harris County District Clerk — E-filing and case records.
• Harris County District Attorney’s Office — Main: (713) 274-5800
• Harris County DA — Family Criminal Law Division — (713) 274-5500
• Harris County DA — Crime Victims Division — (713) 274-9494
• Harris County Domestic Relations Office — Court-ordered services and supervised visitation: (713) 755-6757
• Dispute Resolution Center of Harris County — (713) 755-8274 | drchouston.org
• City of Houston — (713) 837-0311

Fort Bend County

• Fort Bend County — (281) 342-3411
• Fort Bend County District Clerk — (281) 341-4509
• Fort Bend County District Attorney — (281) 341-4460

Galveston County

• Galveston County — (409) 762-8621
• Galveston County District Clerk — (409) 766-2424
• Galveston County Criminal District Attorney — (409) 770-5562

Montgomery County

• Montgomery County — (936) 539-7886
• Montgomery County District Clerk — (936) 539-7855
• Montgomery County District Attorney — (936) 539-7800

Brazoria County

• Brazoria County — (979) 849-5711
• Brazoria County Courts
• Brazoria County District Attorney — (979) 864-1230

4. Domestic Violence Violence Shelters 

Houston / Harris County

• Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) — Shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy. 24-hour hotline: (713) 528-2121 | Sexual assault hotline: (713) 528-7273 | Office: (713) 528-6798
• The Bridge Over Troubled Waters — Pasadena/southeast Harris County. 24-hour hotline: (713) 473-2801
• AVDA — Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse — Free legal services for survivors. (713) 224-9911
• DePelchin Children’s Center — Family services and trauma counseling. (713) 730-2335
• Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) Family Violence Center — Northwest Harris County.
• Crisis Center of Harris County / Victim Assistance Center — Safe Program services. (713) 755-5625

Fort Bend County

• Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center — Humble area, but serves Fort Bend. 24-hour hotline: (281) 446-2615

Montgomery County

• Montgomery County Women’s Center — 24-hour hotline: (936) 441-7273

Brazoria County

• Women’s Center of Brazoria County — 24-hour hotline: (979) 849-5166

Galveston County

• Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County — 24-hour hotline: 1-888-919-7233

Statewide

• Texas Council on Family Violence — Statewide directory of shelters and advocacy organizations.

TexasLawHelp.org — Family Violence — Self-help legal information for protective orders.

5. Drug Testing Facilities & Substance Abuse Resources

Court-ordered drug testing providers and substance abuse referrals:

• National Screening Center — (713) 226-7847 | nationalscreeningcenters.com
• A.F.E. Drug & Alcohol Testing (Harris County) — (832) 953-2739 | safedrug.net
• A.F.E. Drug & Alcohol Testing (Montgomery County) — (936) 756-7111
• About My Health (Fort Bend County) — 1-866-927-5264 | aboutmyhealth.us
• Nationwide Testing Services (Brazoria County) — 1-888-248-9002 | nationwidetestingservices.com
• Council on Recovery — (713) 942-4100 | councilonrecovery.org
• Positive Adult Living, Inc. — (713) 977-2323
• Alcoholics Anonymous (Houston Intergroup) — (713) 686-6300 | aahouston.org
• Narcotics Anonymous (Houston Area) — (713) 661-4200 | hascona.com
• SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Federal directory of substance abuse treatment programs nationwide.

6. Employee Benefits & Retirement (QDROs)

When retirement assets are divided in divorce, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is typically required. These resources support that work:

• Pension Appraisers, Inc. — Pension valuation services. 1-800-447-0084 | pensionappraisers.com
• QDRO Services — Pension Plan Specialists — Drafting and processing of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders. 1-877-531-8333 | qdrosvc.com
• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) — Federal corporation protecting defined-benefit pension plans. 1-800-400-7242
• U.S. Department of Labor — Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) — ERISA, retirement, and health plan information.
• Social Security Administration — Survivor and divorced-spouse benefits. 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security — Benefits for a Divorced Spouse

7. Federal Resources

• U.S. Census Bureau — Demographic and economic data. (301) 763-4636
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Labor market and earnings data, often used in support and alimony calculations. (202) 691-5200
• Social Security Administration — 1-800-772-1213
• Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) — Federal — Federal oversight of state child support enforcement.
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Information — Federal protections for active-duty military members in family law proceedings.

USA.gov — Family Legal Issues — Federal portal to family-law-related resources.

8. Family Courts 

Important: Judge assignments and courtroom locations change. The links below go to each court’s official page where current judge information is maintained.

Harris County Family District Courts

Harris County family district courts hear divorce, custody, child support, and parent-child relationship matters. They are located primarily at the Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002 (mostly on the 8th, 15th, and 16th floors). The 280th District Court (domestic violence / protective orders) is located at the Juvenile Justice Center, 1200 Congress, 7th floor.

• 245th Family District Court — (713) 274-1245
• 246th Family District Court — (713) 274-4500
• 247th Family District Court — (713) 274-1247
• 257th Family District Court — (713) 274-4560
• 280th District Court (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders) — (713) 274-4680
• 308th Family District Court — (713) 274-4600
• 309th Family District Court — (713) 755-6234
• 310th Family District Court — (713) 274-1310
• 311th Family District Court — (713) 274-4580
• 312th Family District Court — (713) 274-4540
• 507th Family District Court — (713) 274-4620

Title IV-D Courts (Office of the Attorney General child support cases) are located at 1115 Congress, Houston, TX 77002.

Fort Bend County Family Courts

Located at the Fort Bend County Justice Center.

• 328th District Court — (281) 341-4406
• 387th District Court — (281) 238-3290
• 505th District Court — (281) 238-3244

Brazoria County Family Courts

• 300th District Court — (979) 864-1227

Galveston County Family Courts

• 306th District Court — (409) 766-2255
• County Court at Law #1 — (409) 766-2233
• County Court at Law #2 — (409) 766-2405
• County Court at Law #3 — (409) 621-7920

Montgomery County Family Courts Montgomery County District Courts — Family law cases are handled across the district courts; see the Montgomery County District Clerk for case-specific information.

9. Health Insurance and Children’s Coverage 

Court orders frequently require one parent to provide health insurance for the children. These resources help identify and enroll in coverage:

• Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) — Low-cost coverage for children whose families earn too much for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. (713) 439-6121 | 1-877-543-7669 | yourtexasbenefits.com
• Texas Medicaid — 1-877-267-2323 | hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip
• Healthcare.gov (Federal Marketplace) — Subsidized individual coverage post-divorce. healthcare.gov
• Texas Department of Insurance — Health Insurance Help — tdi.texas.gov/health/

COBRA Continuation Coverage Information (DOL) — dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/cobra — Spouses losing employer coverage at divorce may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation.

10. Legal Directories and Legal Aid 

Bar Associations and Statewide Resources

• State Bar of Texas — Texas attorney directory and grievance information. (512) 427-1463
• Texas Board of Legal Specialization — Find Texas attorneys who are board certified in family law.
• Texas Family Law Foundation — Texas family law continuing education and legislative work.
• State Bar of Texas — CLE Courses
• Texas Statutes — Authoritative source for the Texas Family Code and other Texas codes.
• Texas Judicial Branch — Statewide court directory and information.
• Texas Legislature Online — Bill tracking and legislative history.
• Houston Bar Association — (713) 759-1133
• Houston Bar Association — Family Law Section — Houston-area family law CLE and bar activities.
• American Bar Association — Section of Family Law — Federal-level family law resources.

Free and Low-Cost Legal Help

• TexasLawHelp.org — Free legal information, court forms, and self-help guides for Texans handling family law without an attorney. An indispensable starting resource.
• Texas Legal Services Center — Statewide legal aid coordinator.
• Lone Star Legal Aid — Free civil legal services for low-income Texans across 72 Texas counties, including all of greater Houston. (713) 652-0077
• Houston Volunteer Lawyers — Pro bono legal services for Harris County residents below 200% of poverty. (713) 228-0735
• Houston Lawyer Referral Service — (713) 237-9429
• Dispute Resolution Center of Harris County — Mediation services. (713) 755-8274
• University of Houston Law Center — Civil Practice Clinic — (713) 743-2094
• South Texas College of Law — Legal Clinic — (713) 646-1700
• Children’s Friend in Court — Volunteer advocates for children in custody disputes. (713) 222-2526
• AVDA Legal Helpline — (713) 224-9911 | avda-tx.org

11. Law Enforcement Agencies 

Harris County

• Harris County Sheriff’s Office — (713) 221-6000 | sheriff.harriscountytx.gov
• Houston Police Department — Non-emergency: (713) 884-3131 | houstonpolice.org
• Harris County District Attorney’s Office — Main — (713) 274-5800 | app.dao.hctx.net
• Harris County DA — Family Criminal Law Division — (713) 274-5500
• Harris County DA — Crime Victims Division — (713) 274-9494

Fort Bend County

• Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office — (281) 341-4665 | fbcso.org
• Fort Bend County District Attorney — (281) 341-4460

Montgomery County

• Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office — (936) 760-5800 | mctxsheriff.org
• Montgomery County District Attorney — (936) 539-7800

Brazoria County

• Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office — (979) 864-2392 | brazoria-county.com/sheriff
• Brazoria County District Attorney — (979) 864-1230

Galveston County

• Galveston County Sheriff’s Office — (409) 766-2322 | galvestoncountytx.gov/sheriff
• Galveston County Criminal District Attorney — (409) 770-5562

Federal

• FBI Houston Field Office — (713) 693-5000
• U.S. Marshals — Southern District of Texas — (713) 718-4800

12. Parenting Education

Texas courts often require parents in divorce, custody, and modification cases to complete an approved parent education course. Below are court-recognized in-person and online options.

Classroom-Based Programs

Online Parenting Classes (Texas-Approved)

• PositiveParentingThroughDivorce.com
• ParentingPartnerships.com
• PuttingKidsFirst.org
• UCRecovery.com
• KidsFirstTexas.com
• Family-Affairs.org
• ParentingChoice.com
• TXParent.com
• ParentClassOnline.com
• OnlineParentingPrograms.com

Note: Always confirm with your court that a specific provider is accepted before enrolling.

13. Psychological Evaluators

Court-appointed and privately retained psychological evaluators frequently used in custody, conservatorship, and high-conflict family law matters. Always confirm current availability and credentials directly.

• Cynthia Head — (936) 202-0596
• Carole Busick, PhD — (713) 942-9747
• Edward Silverman — (713) 838-9119
• Ramon Laval — (713) 838-9119
• Joan Anderson — (713) 622-5430
• Karen Gollaher — (713) 776-9449
• University of Houston Psychology Services — (713) 743-8500 | uh.edu/class/psychology/clinical-psy-program/psychology-services
• David Wachtel — (713) 668-9126

Professional Associations

• Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists — License verification.
• Texas Psychological Association
• American Psychological Association — Custody Evaluator Locator

14. Supervised Visitation Resources

For court-ordered supervised possession and exchanges:

• Guardians of Hope — Houston-area supervised visitation. (713) 542-1110
• A.T.C.H. Program / The Children’s Haven — (281) 635-3664
• SAFE Program — Through the Harris County Domestic Relations Office. (713) 274-7391
• Hope for Sunny Skies (Harris County)
• A Family Affair (Montgomery County)
• Project Unity (Fort Bend County)
• Women’s Center of Brazoria County
• Safe Harbor — (281) 332-9930

Private Supervisors

• Maureen Jablonski — (281) 635-3664
• Lynn Manaham — (281) 705-9864
• Norma Willcocksen (Guardians of Hope) — (713) 542-1110
• Judy Cox — (281) 804-8227
• Cathy Gold — (832) 265-7279

15. Texas Family Law Statutes and Forms

The Texas Family Code is the primary source of family law in Texas. Direct links to the most-cited provisions:

The Texas Family Code

• Texas Family Code (full) — Complete authoritative text.
• Title 1 — The Marriage Relationship — Marriage and dissolution.
• Title 2 — Child in Relation to the Family — Parent, child, conservatorship, and child support.
• Title 3 — Juvenile Justice Code
• Title 4 — Protective Orders and Family Violence
• Title 5 — The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship — SAPCR statutes.

Court Forms and Self-Help

• Texas Judicial Branch — Forms — Statewide forms approved by the Texas Supreme Court.
• TexasLawHelp.org — Family Law Forms and Toolkits — Free, fillable forms with instructions.
• Texas Standard Possession Order — Calendar Tools

Child Support

• Texas Office of the Attorney General — Child Support Division — Establishment, enforcement, modification. 1-800-252-8014
• Texas Child Support Calculator — Official OAG calculator.

Texas Access and Visitation Hotline — Free legal info on parenting time. 1-866-292-4636 (M-F, 1-5 p.m. CST)

16. Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, and ADR

Texas requires mediation in most contested family law cases before trial. Mediation and collaborative divorce can produce faster, less expensive, and less adversarial resolutions.

• Dispute Resolution Center of Harris County — Court-affiliated mediation. (713) 755-8274
• Texas Mediator Credentialing Association — Credentialed mediator directory.
• Collaborative Divorce Texas — Statewide directory of collaborative divorce attorneys and professionals.
• Texas State Bar — Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
• American Bar Association — Section of Dispute Resolution

For an overview of how our firm handles mediation in family law cases, see our Mediation Services page.

17. Financial Resources Post-Divorce

Divorce is a financial event as much as a legal one. Resources below help with budgeting, credit, taxes, and rebuilding.

Tax and IRS

• IRS Publication 504 — Divorced or Separated Individuals
• IRS — Innocent Spouse Relief
• IRS — Filing Status After Divorce

Credit

• AnnualCreditReport.com — Free federally mandated credit reports. Essential post-divorce step.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Divorce and Money — Federal consumer protection resources.
• Federal Trade Commission — Identity Theft and Credit

Financial Planning

• Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA Directory) — Find a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.
• National Association of Personal Financial Advisors — Fee-only financial advisors.
• Texas Council on Economic Education

Housing

• HUD — Texas Housing Resources
• Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

18. Special Situations: Military, LGBTQ+, Immigration, Special Needs

Military Families

• Military OneSource — Legal Help — 1-800-342-9647. Free legal consultation for active-duty military and dependents.
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Verification — Verify active-duty status.
• Texas Veterans Commission — Texas-specific veterans benefits.
• American Bar Association — Military Pro Bono Project
• Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans — Free legal help for Texas veterans.

LGBTQ+ Families

• Lambda Legal — Family Issues — National legal resource for LGBTQ+ families.
• Family Equality — Advocacy and resources for LGBTQ+ parents.
• Equality Texas — Statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy.
• Movement Advancement Project — State Policy — Track Texas LGBTQ+ family law developments.

Immigration and Family Law

• American Immigration Lawyers Association — Find a Lawyer
• Texas Civil Rights Project — Immigrant Justice
• VAWA Self-Petition Information (USCIS) — Immigration relief for abused spouses and children of U.S. citizens or LPRs.
• U Visa Information (USCIS) — For victims of qualifying crimes who assist law enforcement.
• Catholic Charities of Galveston-Houston — Immigration Legal Services
• BakerRipley — Houston-area immigration legal services.

Special Needs Children

• The Arc of Texas — Advocacy for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Texas Project FIRST — Special education resources for Texas families.
• Texas Health and Human Services — Disability Resources

Special Needs Alliance — Find a special needs trust attorney.

19. Mental Health and and Trauma Support

Divorce, custody disputes, and family violence are traumatic. The resources below provide professional and peer support.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.org
• Texas Health and Human Services — Mental Health Resources
• Mental Health America of Greater Houston
• The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD — Public mental health authority for Harris County. 24-hour crisis line: (713) 970-7000
• NAMI Texas (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• SAMHSA Treatment Locator
• Children’s Bereavement Center
• Bo’s Place (Houston bereavement center for children)

Disclaimer

Anunobi Law PLLC does not endorse, recommend, or accept responsibility for any third-party entity, website, or service listed on this page. External resources are provided for the convenience of visitors and are not legal advice. Information on government agency websites and other third-party sites is subject to change without notice; please verify any information independently before acting on it.

Phone numbers, addresses, judges, and personnel listed for courts, evaluators, providers, and shelters are subject to change. Confirm current details with the source before relying on them.The information on this page is not a substitute for legal advice. For questions about your specific family law situation, contact our office for a confidential consultation.

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