We are proud to announce the winner of our 2022 Stout Law Firm Scholarship Contest: Anh Nguyen! Read Anh’s Essay Some would think it was small, cramped, and dark, but I couldn’t tell them enough how muchthis bedroom that my family shared meant to me. It was this room that welcomed…

Reasons for a Child Custody Modification Do you need help with a child custody modification? Contact an experienced Houston child custody lawyer today. Call The Stout Law Firm at 713-980-4300. When it comes to child custody battles and modifying a custody agreement, the court seeks to do that which is in the best…

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act: What to Know We live in a mobile society where people are able to move with ease from one state to the next. When conservatorship of a child is at issue, the ease with which citizens move from state to state without restriction…

The cost to adopt a child is a major part of planning for an adoption. Knowing the different Texas adoption costs will help you financially prepare. So how much does it cost to adopt in Texas? The cost fluctuates based on a number of factors. With so many considerations, such…

Divorce and family law settlements are generally easier and less expensive options compared to trial proceedings. If you are able to reach an agreement on certain components of your case, whether substantive or procedural, and you reach that agreement outside the context of mediation, then it is important to have…

We are proud to announce the winner of our 2021 Stout Law Firm Scholarship Contest: Alexis Ihezue! Read Alexis’s Essay As I sat in my summer class, I analyzed the poem “As Much As You Can,” by C.P. Cavafy, a brief, but meaningful two stanzas that encourage the reader to…

If you are a parent in Texas with questions about custody over your minor children, it is important to have an understanding of Texas child custody laws. Dealing with custody matters can be complicated and emotionally draining, but you don’t have to handle them alone. The Houston child custody and…

Divorce and the Effect on Children Need help navigating your divorce or child custody agreement? Contact an experienced Houston divorce and child custody lawyer at The Stout Law Firm. Call us today at 713-980-4300. If you have been through a divorce or if you are currently going through a divorce,…

Deciding to file for divorce is incredibly difficult. Divorce can produce emotional, financial, and relational hardships that many people would prefer not to face. We are sorry if you find yourself facing the possibility of divorce. In addition to the difficulty of family changes, there is a lot of paperwork…

If you want to file for divorce in Montgomery County, Texas, there are many important steps to follow. While every divorce is unique, the process is generally the same in terms of paperwork and timelines. Let’s walk through how to file for divorce in Montgomery County and answer some common…