Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Family Law Advocates in Houston, TX
ALP Law Firm has served clients in Harris County and beyond since 2004, specializing in family law matters with compassion and expertise. Our attorneys combine decades of combined experience with firsthand understanding of complex family law issues, offering strategic legal representation tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritize client well-being through empathetic guidance, timely communication, and a commitment to justice, while providing bilingual services for Houston's diverse community.Our team includes experienced professionals like founding attorney Allecia Lindsey Pottinger, who brings 28 years of practice to every case, ensuring clients receive both legal proficiency and emotional support during challenging times.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Paternity Cases
Adoption Services
Spousal Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Grandparents Rights
Mediation Services
Military Divorce
High Asset Divorce
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of specialized family law experience
- Our team combines legal expertise with personal experience in family law matters
- We provide bilingual legal services for Houston's Spanish-speaking community
- Client-centered approach prioritizing emotional well-being alongside legal outcomes
- Accessible, responsive team available for urgent family law matters
What people say
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Highly recommend their services
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Services
Family Law Representation
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce, child custody, and adoption cases with personalized legal strategies. Our experienced attorneys combine legal expertise with empathetic guidance to protect client interests throughout the legal process. We serve Houston's diverse community with bilingual services and prioritize transparent communication for all family law matters.
Child Custody Cases
Our firm specializes in all custody arrangements including joint managing conservatorship and possession schedules tailored to children's best interests. We help parents navigate Texas custody laws, create parenting plans, and modify existing arrangements when circumstances change. Our team advocates for fair visitation rights and decision-making authority for both mothers and fathers.
Divorce Representation
We handle contested and uncontested divorces including high-asset cases, military divorces, and business owner divorces. Our services cover property division, spousal support determinations, and complex financial considerations. We guide clients through Texas's no-fault and fault-based divorce processes with strategic legal counsel tailored to individual circumstances.
Adoption Services
Our firm assists with domestic and international adoptions, including home studies, parental background checks, and court documentation. We guide clients through Texas adoption requirements, kinship adoption processes, and cultural considerations for diverse families. We also handle post-adoption modifications and support services.
Paternity Determination
We help establish legal paternity through voluntary acknowledgments or court proceedings. Our services include father's rights protection, custody determinations, and child support establishment. We assist alleged fathers with registry enrollment and presumed fathers seeking custody or visitation rights.
People
Allecia Lindsey Pottinger
Attorney
Experienced family law attorney with 28 years of practice, prioritizing compassionate representation while advocating for clients' rights in complex legal matters.
Ralijah Sampson
Firm Administrator
Certified legal professional managing firm operations with SHRM-SCP and GPHR credentials, ensuring efficient administrative support for client cases.
Gloria Cantu
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal providing critical case support with attention to detail in family law documentation and court procedures.
Oscar Martinez
Client Engagement Manager
Client relations specialist facilitating communication between clients and legal team, ensuring responsive and personalized service experiences.
Questions
What are the different types of custody in Texas?
Texas uses conservatorship (decision-making authority) and possession (physical custody) frameworks, with options for joint or sole arrangements based on the child's best interests.
How long does the divorce process take in Texas?
Minimum 60-day waiting period, with uncontested cases typically taking 2-3 months and contested cases potentially lasting over a year, depending on complexity.
What factors determine child support amounts in Texas?
Calculations consider the non-custodial parent's net income, number of children (20% for one child up to 40% for six+), and specific child needs.
How is property divided in Texas divorce cases?
Texas follows community property principles, equally dividing marital assets while separate property (pre-marriage or inherited assets) remains with the original owner.
Can custody arrangements be modified after establishment?
Yes, modifications are possible when demonstrating material changes in circumstances affecting the child's best interests.
What makes ALP Law Firm different from other family law practices?
We combine decades of experience with personal understanding of family law issues, offering bilingual services and prioritizing compassionate, client-centered representation.
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