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Trusted Family Law & Probate Services in The Woodlands, TX
Andrew J Bolton, Esq, Esq. is a law firm with over 25 years of litigation experience in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. We specialize in family law, probate, estate planning, and related legal matters, providing personalized representation tailored to each client's unique needs. Our attorneys combine strong advocacy with creative problem-solving to protect clients' interests in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, high-asset cases, and estate planning matters. With offices in The Woodlands and Huntsville, we serve Southeast Texas while maintaining a commitment to accessibility, transparency, and quality legal counsel.Our team's extensive experience includes handling complex probate matters, drafting wills and trusts, and resolving family law conflicts through mediation or litigation. We prioritize direct attorney-client communication, offering 24/7 availability to address urgent legal concerns while maintaining ethical standards aligned with our Judeo-Christian values.
Services
Divorce Mediation
Uncontested Divorce
Contested Divorce
Probate Services
Estate Planning
Wills Drafting
Trust Management
Child Custody
Prenuptial Agreements
Spousal Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of Texas family law and probate litigation experience
- Our team provides 24/7 attorney availability for urgent legal matters
- Direct communication with experienced attorneys, not junior staff
- Specialized estate planning services for business owners and high-net-worth individuals
- Proven track record in complex asset division and child custody cases
Services
Divorce Mediation
Our divorce mediation services help couples resolve disputes amicably through neutral third-party facilitation. We specialize in property division, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations while reducing litigation costs by 40-60%. Our attorneys guide clients through Texas-specific requirements for mediated settlement agreements that become court-enforceable.
Contested Divorce
We represent clients in complex contested divorces involving asset division disputes, child custody battles, and high-net-worth cases. Our attorneys handle temporary restraining orders, discovery processes, and trial preparation while protecting clients' financial interests and parental rights throughout Texas court proceedings.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning covers will drafting, trust creation, and guardianship arrangements for Texas residents. We specialize in minimizing tax liabilities, protecting business assets, and creating family settlement agreements that ensure clients' wishes are legally enforceable through probate courts.
Probate Services
We guide executors through Texas probate processes including will validation, asset distribution, and debt settlement. Our services cover contested probate matters, bond requirements, and estate administration for both simple and complex asset portfolios across Southeast Texas.
Child Custody
Our child custody practice focuses on creating parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We handle custody modifications, visitation disputes, and enforcement actions under Texas Family Code, including recent changes to possession orders effective 2025.
People
Andrew J Bolton, Esq
Attorney at Law
Native Texan with 25+ years of legal experience, graduated from Brigham Young University (1989) and J. Reuben Clark Law School (1991). Former partner at Bolton & Bolton, PC, and served as City Attorney for Magnolia and Stagecoach, Texas. Specializes in family law litigation and estate planning with Judeo-Christian ethical principles guiding practice.
Questions
What family law services do you offer in The Woodlands?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, fathers' rights, prenuptial agreements, and high-asset divorce cases throughout The Woodlands and surrounding Texas areas.
Do you provide estate planning services for business owners?
Yes, we offer specialized estate planning services for Texas business owners, focusing on succession planning, asset protection, and business interest distribution through wills and trusts.
Are your attorneys available for urgent legal matters?
Our firm provides 24/7 attorney availability for emergency legal concerns, including immediate assistance with temporary restraining orders and custody disputes.
What probate services do you handle in Texas?
We manage probate cases statewide, including will validation, contested probate proceedings, executor guidance, and estate administration for both simple and complex asset portfolios.
How do you handle child custody cases under Texas law?
We represent clients in custody negotiations and litigation under Texas Family Code, including implementing the 2025 expanded possession order provisions for non-custodial parents within 50 miles of children.
