Serving Big Spring, Howard County · 50 mi from our Odessa office
Family Law Attorney in Big Spring, TX
Big Spring is the seat of Howard County, about 50 minutes east of Odessa on I-20 — and Howard County courts run on their own rhythm. We represent Big Spring families in divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and enforcement, and we handle the drive so you don't have to choose between a local generalist and a Permian Basin family law firm that focuses on this work every day.
Big Spring's mix is unique in West Texas: refinery and hospital shift workers, VA Medical Center employees and veterans, correctional staff, and multi-generation ranching families. Each brings its own family law wrinkles — shift-work possession schedules, military and VA benefits in divorce, retirement division for career civil servants, and land that has been in the family longer than the marriage. We've worked all of them.
Howard County Courts: Where Your Case Is Filed
Family cases for Big Spring residents are filed with the Howard County District Clerk and heard in the 118th Judicial District Court at the Howard County Courthouse, 300 S. Main Street, Big Spring, TX 79720. The 118th District covers Howard, Martin, and Glasscock counties. Howard County also uses associate judge settings for many family matters — we know which hearings decide your case and prepare accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a veteran's VA disability divided in a Big Spring divorce?
VA disability compensation itself is not divisible community property, but it counts as income for child support and spousal maintenance, and military retirement (as opposed to disability) can be divided. With the VA Medical Center in Big Spring, we handle these distinctions constantly — get them wrong and the decree can be unenforceable.
Can I use a lawyer from Odessa for a Howard County case?
Yes — Texas attorneys practice statewide, and we appear in the 118th District Court regularly. Many Big Spring clients prefer a Permian Basin firm that isn't socially intertwined with a small local bar, especially in contested divorces where privacy matters.
Is Robles Family Law really serving Big Spring, TX?
Yes. Big Spring is approximately 50 miles from our Odessa office. We regularly represent Big Spring (Howard County) residents in divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and criminal defense matters. We offer phone, video, and in-person consultations.
Where are family law cases filed for Big Spring residents?
Big Spring family law cases are filed in Howard County District Court. We have experience in courts across the Permian Basin and surrounding counties — including Ector, Midland, Andrews, Howard, Ward, Reeves, Crane, Martin, Loving, Upton, and Winkler counties.
Do you offer consultations for Big Spring residents?
Yes. All initial consultations are available by phone, video, or in person regardless of whether you live in Big Spring or anywhere in the 50-mile radius around Odessa. Call (432) 366-6000 or use the form on this page to schedule.
Can I get a divorce in Texas if I live in Big Spring?
Yes, provided either spouse has lived in Texas for at least 6 months and in your county for at least 90 days (TX Family Code §6.301). For Big Spring residents, this typically means filing in Howard County.
How long does a divorce take for Big Spring couples?
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period after filing (TX Family Code §6.702). Uncontested divorces in Howard County typically finalize in 60-90 days. Contested cases average 6-12 months.
Do you handle child custody cases for Big Spring parents?
Absolutely. We handle child custody (conservatorship), visitation (possession & access), child support, and modifications throughout the Permian Basin, including Big Spring and all of Howard County.