Practice Areas
Focused exclusively on Texas family law for over 28 years. Deep expertise in every aspect of family legal matters for Houston and surrounding communities.
Texas Super Lawyer
7 Consecutive Years (2020–2026) — Top 5%
Avvo Rating
"Superb" Rating
Education
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Licensed
Since 1997 — 28+ Years
Focus
100% Family Law
Divorce (Contested & Uncontested)
Whether you're seeking an amicable resolution or facing a high-conflict contested divorce in Houston, Terisa Taylor has nearly three decades of courtroom experience to protect your rights. As a Texas Super Lawyer selected 7 consecutive years, she handles property division, spousal support, and all issues that arise during dissolution of marriage — from straightforward uncontested filings to complex litigation in Harris County and surrounding communities.
Discuss Your CaseHigh-Asset Divorce
High-asset divorces involving businesses, real estate portfolios, retirement accounts, stock options, and complex financial instruments require an attorney who understands valuation, hidden assets, and strategic negotiation. With a Superb Avvo rating and recognition by Texas Super Lawyers, Terisa has successfully represented clients in some of Houston's most complex marital property division cases, including those in The Woodlands, Sugar Land, and Katy.
Discuss Your CaseChild Custody & Modification
Custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged legal battles a Houston family can face. Terisa fights for the best interests of your children while advocating fiercely for your parental rights — including father's rights in Texas. She has a proven track record of winning primary custody for fathers, modifying existing orders due to relocation or changed circumstances, and handling emergency custody situations across Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County.
Discuss Your CaseChild Support
Ensuring your children receive the financial support they deserve is critical. Terisa handles initial child support orders, modifications, and enforcement actions in Harris County and surrounding areas including Pearland, Conroe, and Galveston. She understands the Texas child support guidelines and how to argue for deviations when circumstances warrant, leveraging 28+ years of family law experience.
Discuss Your CaseAdoption
Growing your family through adoption is a beautiful journey, and Terisa is honored to help Houston families navigate the process. She handles stepparent adoptions, agency adoptions, private adoptions, and international adoptions, guiding families through the legal requirements and home study process with the care and expertise that has earned her recognition by Texas Super Lawyers and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.
Discuss Your CaseGrandparents' Rights
Texas law provides limited but important rights for grandparents seeking access to or custody of their grandchildren. As a member of the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Terisa understands the specific legal standards and has successfully argued for grandparent visitation and custody in cases involving parental unfitness, incarceration, or other qualifying circumstances throughout the greater Houston area.
Discuss Your CaseMediation & Arbitration
Not every family law dispute needs to go to trial. Terisa is a skilled mediator and advocate in mediation, helping Houston families reach agreements that work for everyone. Alternative dispute resolution can save time, money, and emotional stress while still producing binding legal outcomes — an approach valued by her peers at the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court.
Discuss Your CaseProtective Orders & Domestic Violence
If you or your children are in danger, Terisa can help you obtain an emergency protective order quickly in Houston and Harris County. She handles both protective order applications and defense with sensitivity and urgency, understanding that safety is always the top priority. Her commitment to protecting victims of domestic violence is reflected in her active membership in the Texas Family Law Foundation.
Discuss Your CaseRecognized by the Houston Legal Community
Terisa Taylor is an active member of Texas's most respected family law organizations, reflecting her commitment to excellence and continuing legal education.
Frequently Asked Questions
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