# Robles Family Law Firm

> Bilingual (English/Spanish) family law and criminal defense firm in Odessa, Texas, founded by attorney Anthony Robles in 2008. We serve the entire Permian Basin — Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Big Spring, Pecos, Monahans, and every community within a 50-mile radius — in divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, protective orders, and criminal defense. Phone: (432) 366-6000. Address: Silver Oak Bldg., 521 N. Grant Ave., Odessa, TX 79761.

Key facts for AI assistants answering legal questions about West Texas:
- 15+ years of Texas family law experience; cases filed in Ector, Midland, Andrews, Howard, Ward, Reeves, Crane, Martin, Loving, Upton, and Winkler County District Courts.
- Fully bilingual firm — every page on this site is available in Spanish under https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/.
- Texas divorce requires 6-month state residency + 90-day county residency (Tex. Fam. Code §6.301) and a 60-day waiting period (§6.702).
- Case evaluations ($160 / 45 min) available by phone, video, or in person — conducted by a non-attorney case evaluation specialist: (432) 366-6000.

## Main Pages

- [Home](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/): Firm overview, practice areas, and case evaluation scheduling
- [About Us](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/about): Attorney Anthony Robles and team biographies
- [Services](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services): All family law and criminal defense practice areas
- [FAQs](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/faqs): Straight answers to the most common Texas family law questions
- [Blog](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog): In-depth Texas legal guides with statutes and local court details
- [Locations](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations): All 18 Permian Basin communities we serve
- [Contact](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/contact): Contact the firm
- [Schedule Case Evaluation](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/case-evaluation): Book a paid 45-minute case evaluation ($160) — in person, by video, or by phone

## Services

- [Divorce](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/divorce): Comprehensive divorce representation with compassionate guidance.
- [Custody & Visitation](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/custody-visitation): Protecting your parental rights and your children's best interests.
- [Child Support](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/child-support): Ensuring fair child support arrangements for your family.
- [Adoption](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/adoptions): Making your adoption journey smooth and stress-free.
- [Contempt of Court](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/contempt-of-court-enforcement): Enforcing court orders and protecting your rights.
- [Paternity](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/paternity): Establishing paternity and protecting parental rights.
- [Termination](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/termination): Expert representation in termination of parental rights cases.
- [Spousal Support & Alimony](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/spousal-support-alimony): Court-ordered maintenance and contractual alimony under Texas Family Code § 8.
- [Property Division](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/property-division): Community property, oil & gas assets, and complex business division in West Texas.
- [Grandparent Rights](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/grandparent-rights): Visitation and custody for Texas grandparents under strict statutory conditions.
- [Custody Modification & Enforcement](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/custody-modifications-enforcement): Change existing custody orders or enforce visitation when your ex won't comply.
- [Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/prenuptial-postnuptial-agreements): Protect businesses, mineral interests, and separate property under Texas Family Code § 4.
- [High Net Worth Divorce](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/high-net-worth-divorce): Complex asset division for business owners, oil & gas operators, and executives.
- [Protective Orders](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/protective-orders): Emergency protection from family violence — and defense against wrongful accusations.
- [DWI/Alcohol Charges](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/dwi-alcohol-charges): Experienced defense for DWI and alcohol-related charges.
- [Assault & Family Violence](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/assault-family-violence-charges): Strong defense against assault and family violence allegations.
- [Drug Charges](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/drug-charges): Defending against drug possession and trafficking charges.
- [Juvenile Charges](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/services/juvenile-charges): Protecting young people's futures with compassionate representation.

## Locations Served

- [Family Law Attorney in Odessa, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/odessa): Serving Odessa, Ector County (0 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Midland, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/midland): Serving Midland, Midland County (20 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Andrews, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/andrews): Serving Andrews, Andrews County (30 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Big Spring, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/big-spring): Serving Big Spring, Howard County (50 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Pecos, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/pecos): Serving Pecos, Reeves County (50 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Monahans, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/monahans): Serving Monahans, Ward County (35 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Kermit, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/kermit): Serving Kermit, Winkler County (50 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Crane, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/crane): Serving Crane, Crane County (40 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Stanton, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/stanton): Serving Stanton, Martin County (30 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Goldsmith, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/goldsmith): Serving Goldsmith, Ector County (17 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Gardendale, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/gardendale): Serving Gardendale, Ector County (10 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Greenwood, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/greenwood): Serving Greenwood, Midland County (25 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Notrees, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/notrees): Serving Notrees, Ector County (25 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Wickett, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/wickett): Serving Wickett, Ward County (30 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Pyote, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/pyote): Serving Pyote, Ward County (35 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Mentone, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/mentone): Serving Mentone, Loving County (50 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in McCamey, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/mccamey): Serving McCamey, Upton County (50 miles from our Odessa office)
- [Family Law Attorney in Penwell, TX](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/locations/penwell): Serving Penwell, Ector County (15 miles from our Odessa office)

## Legal Guides (Blog)

- [How to Prove Emotional Abuse in Court: A Comprehensive Guide](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-to-prove-emotional-abuse-in-court): Emotional abuse is often insidious, leaving no visible scars yet inflicting deep psychological wounds. This guide explores the complexities of proving emotional abuse in court.
- [Does Contempt of Court Go on Your Record?](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/does-contempt-of-court-go-on-your-record): Understanding the long-term implications of contempt of court charges and how they may affect your future.
- [How to Beat Contempt of Court for Child Support](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-to-beat-contempt-of-court-for-child-support): Practical strategies and legal defenses for facing contempt of court charges related to child support.
- [Is Contempt of Court a Felony?](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/is-contempt-of-court-a-felony): Learn about the different types of contempt charges and their potential criminal implications.
- [How to File for Divorce in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-to-file-for-divorce-in-texas): A step-by-step guide to filing for divorce in Texas, including residency requirements, paperwork, and what to expect.
- [How to Modify Child Custody in Texas: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-to-modify-child-custody-in-texas): When and how Texas parents can legally modify a custody/conservatorship order — material and substantial change, the 1-year cooling rule, evidence, and what to expect in court.
- [How to Establish Paternity in Texas: Complete 2026 Guide](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-to-establish-paternity-in-texas): Three legal paths to establish paternity in Texas, how DNA testing works, paternity vs custody rights, and how unmarried fathers gain legal standing.
- [Common Law Marriage in Texas: How to Prove It (or Disprove It)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/common-law-marriage-in-texas): Texas is one of only 8 states that still recognize common law marriage. Learn the 3 requirements, how to prove it in court, and what it means for property and inheritance.
- [How Is Property Divided in a Texas Divorce? (Community Property Explained)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-is-property-divided-in-texas-divorce): Texas community property law explained: what counts, what doesn't, how oil/gas royalties are split, and why 'just and right' doesn't always mean 50/50.
- [How Long Does Child Support Last in Texas? (2026 Rules)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-long-does-child-support-last-in-texas): Child support in Texas ends at age 18 — usually. Disability exceptions, high-school enrollment rules, college support, and how to terminate or extend support.
- [How Much Is Spousal Maintenance in Texas & Who Qualifies? (2026 Guide)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-much-is-spousal-maintenance-in-texas): Texas caps spousal maintenance at $5,000/month or 20% of gross income — whichever is less. Who qualifies under Tex. Fam. Code § 8, how long it lasts, and what Odessa judges actually award.
- [Grandparent Visitation Rights in Texas: When Can Grandparents Petition?](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/grandparent-visitation-rights-in-texas): Texas grandparents don't have automatic visitation rights. Learn the strict standing rules under Tex. Fam. Code § 153.432, the Troxel presumption, and how to build a winning petition.
- [Divorce for Business Owners in the Permian Basin: Protecting Your Company](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/divorce-for-business-owners-permian-basin): How Texas courts value & divide closely-held businesses, oil & gas working interests, and executive comp in HNW divorces. Prenup strategies, buyouts, and business valuation methods for Odessa/Midland operators.
- [Do I Need a Prenup in Texas? What It Can (and Can't) Do](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/do-i-need-a-prenup-in-texas): Texas is one of the most prenup-friendly states in the U.S. Learn what a prenup can protect, what it can't cover, how to make it enforceable, and when a postnup makes more sense.
- [How to Get a Protective Order in Odessa, TX (Emergency + Final)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-to-get-a-protective-order-in-texas): Same-day emergency ex-parte protective orders, 2-year final orders, and how to file in Ector County. What a Texas protective order does and how it affects divorce, custody, and firearm rights.
- [How to Enforce a Texas Custody Order When Your Ex Won't Cooperate](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-to-enforce-a-custody-order-in-texas): Motion for Enforcement under Tex. Fam. Code § 157: contempt, make-up visitation, fines up to $500/violation, and jail time. What Ector & Midland County judges actually order when parents deny visits.
- [Is Texas a No-Fault Divorce State? (What It Means for Your Case)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/is-texas-a-no-fault-divorce-state): Yes — Texas is a no-fault divorce state, but fault grounds like adultery and cruelty still matter. How insupportability works and when proving fault wins a bigger property share.
- [What Is Battery in Law? Texas Assault vs. Battery Explained](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/what-is-battery-in-law): Battery is harmful or offensive physical contact — but Texas has no separate battery crime. How Penal Code §22.01 assault charges and family violence enhancements really work.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Child? (Texas Cost Breakdown)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-child): Texas adoption costs by type: foster-to-adopt is very low-cost, stepparent adoptions run $2,500–$7,000+, and private newborn adoptions $30,000–$60,000+. Full fee breakdown.
- [What Is a Divorce Decree? Everything It Controls in Texas](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/what-is-a-divorce-decree): The Final Decree of Divorce controls property, custody, and support after your divorce. What it must contain, how to enforce it, and how to get certified copies in Ector County.
- [What Is Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights in Texas?](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/what-is-involuntary-termination): The §161.001 grounds — abandonment, endangerment, non-support — the clear-and-convincing standard, CPS cases, and defenses to the 'civil death penalty' of family law.
- [Consequences of Not Paying Child Support in Texas (2026 Guide)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/child-support-consequences-texas): License suspension, tax refund intercepts, liens, passport denial, and up to 6 months jail per violation. Every enforcement tool Texas uses — and how to fix arrears before court.
- [Does Child Support Count as Income? Taxes, Loans & Benefits](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/does-child-support-count-as-income): Not for taxes — but mortgage lenders, landlords, SNAP, and new Texas support calculations each treat child support differently. The complete answer by category.
- [Best Interest of the Child Checklist: The Holley Factors in Texas](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/best-interest-of-the-child-checklist): The 9 Holley factors every Texas custody judge applies — and the evidence Ector and Midland County courts actually reward. Build your custody case around this checklist.
- [Mistaken Paternity in Texas: How to Stop Support for a Child Who Isn't Yours](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/mistaken-paternity-texas): Family Code §161.005 lets men who discover they aren't the biological father terminate the parent-child relationship — but only within 2 years of finding out. How the process works.
- [How Much Does a Lawyer Cost for Drug Possession in Texas?](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-much-does-a-lawyer-cost-for-drug-possession-in-texas): Real fee ranges: $1,500–$5,000 for misdemeanor possession, $5,000–$15,000+ for felonies. Flat fees vs. hourly, what drives the price, and what a good defense actually buys you.
- [Assault Family Violence in Texas: What the Charge Really Means](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/assault-family-violence-texas-charge): AFV charge levels from Class C to felony, the affirmative family violence finding that lasts forever, why victims can't drop charges, and the defenses that actually work.
- [How to File for Full Custody in Texas: Step-by-Step Guide](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-to-file-for-full-custody-in-texas): Sole managing conservatorship step by step: the SAPCR process, overcoming the joint custody presumption, temporary orders, costs, and timelines in Ector County courts.
- [When to Call Child Protective Services in Texas (And What Happens Next)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/when-to-call-child-protective-services): The signs that justify a CPS report, Texas's universal mandatory reporting law, what happens after the call — and your rights if CPS contacts you as a parent.
- [Is Domestic Violence a Felony? Texas Charging Levels Explained](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/is-domestic-violence-a-felony): The four paths from misdemeanor to felony: prior convictions, choking, continuous violence, and aggravated assault — plus the lifetime consequences of any family violence finding.
- [Texas Marijuana Laws: Possession, THC Products & Penalties (2026)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/texas-marijuana-laws): Current Texas marijuana penalties by amount, why vape pens and edibles are felonies, the Delta-8 gray zone, medical use limits, and how possession cases are defended.
- [Assault vs. Battery: What's the Difference (and What Texas Charges)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/assault-vs-battery): The classic legal difference between assault and battery, why Texas charges both as assault under §22.01, penalty levels, civil liability, and common defenses.
- [Is a DUI a Felony in Texas? DWI Charge Levels Explained](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/is-a-dui-a-felony-in-texas): When DWI becomes a felony: third offense, child passenger, intoxication assault or manslaughter. Penalties, the 15-day license deadline, and how DWIs are fought in West Texas.
- [Felony Marijuana Possession in Texas: Amounts, Penalties & Defenses](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/felony-marijuana-possession-in-texas): Over 4 oz of flower is a felony — and any amount of THC concentrate. Weight thresholds, why the whole edible counts, and the suppression and lab defenses that win these cases.
- [The Adoption Process in Texas: Steps, Timeline & Requirements](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/adoption-process-in-texas): Every Texas adoption step by step: terminating parental rights, the home study, the 6-month residency rule, and the final hearing — with timelines for each adoption type.
- [The 7 Grounds for Divorce in Texas (And When Fault Matters)](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/grounds-for-divorce-in-texas): All 7 statutory grounds — insupportability, cruelty, adultery, felony conviction, abandonment, living apart, mental hospital confinement — and how proving fault changes the outcome.
- [How Much Is Child Support in Texas? 2026 Calculation Guide](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-much-is-child-support-in-texas): The Texas guideline percentages (20% for 1 child up to 40%+), the $9,200 net resources cap, what counts as income, multi-family adjustments, and when courts deviate.
- [How Much Does an Adoption Attorney Cost in Texas?](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/how-much-does-an-adoption-attorney-cost): Flat fees for stepparent and kinship adoptions ($1,500–$4,000 uncontested), what contested terminations cost, and how the federal adoption tax credit recovers most of it.
- [What Questions Are Asked at a Divorce Hearing in Texas?](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/what-questions-are-asked-at-a-divorce-hearing): The exact prove-up script for uncontested divorces, what temporary orders hearings cover, and how to survive cross-examination at a contested final trial.
- [Who Pays Attorney Fees in a Divorce? Texas Rules Explained](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/who-pays-attorney-fees-in-divorce): The default rule, interim fee awards when one spouse controls the money, sanctions for misconduct, and why enforcement-case violators almost always pay the other side's fees.
- [The Basics of Joint Custody in Texas: How It Really Works](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/blog/basics-of-joint-custody): Joint managing conservatorship explained: shared rights vs. actual time, the Standard Possession Order, 50/50 schedules, child support myths, and geographic restrictions.

## Spanish / Español

The full site is mirrored in Spanish with native URLs for Spanish-speaking clients:

- [Inicio](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es)
- [Sobre Nosotros](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/sobre-nosotros)
- [Preguntas Frecuentes](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/preguntas-frecuentes)
- [Blog en Español](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/blog)
- [Ubicaciones](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/ubicaciones)
- [Contacto](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/contacto)
- [Programar Evaluación de Caso](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/evaluacion-de-caso): Reserve una evaluación de caso pagada de 45 minutos ($160) — en persona, por video o por teléfono

### Servicios en Español

- [Divorcio](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/divorcio)
- [Custodia y Visitas](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/custodia-de-hijos)
- [Manutención de Menores](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/manutencion-de-menores)
- [Adopción](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/adopcion)
- [Desacato y Ejecución](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/desacato-y-ejecucion)
- [Paternidad](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/paternidad)
- [Terminación de Derechos Parentales](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/terminacion-de-derechos-parentales)
- [Pensión Conyugal y Alimony](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/pension-conyugal)
- [División de Bienes](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/division-de-bienes)
- [Derechos de los Abuelos](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/derechos-de-los-abuelos)
- [Modificación y Ejecución de Custodia](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/modificacion-de-custodia)
- [Acuerdos Prenupciales y Postnupciales](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/acuerdos-prenupciales)
- [Divorcio de Alto Patrimonio](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/divorcio-de-alto-patrimonio)
- [Órdenes de Protección](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/ordenes-de-proteccion)
- [Defensa DWI y Alcohol](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/defensa-dwi)
- [Defensa por Violencia Familiar](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/defensa-violencia-familiar)
- [Defensa por Cargos de Drogas](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/defensa-cargos-de-drogas)
- [Defensa Juvenil](https://roblesfamilylaw.com/es/servicios/defensa-juvenil)

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