Serving Crane, Crane County · 40 mi from our Odessa office
Family Law Attorney in Crane, TX
Crane sits 40 minutes south of Odessa on US-385, the seat of Crane County — a one-town county where everyone knows everyone, which is exactly why many Crane families prefer a Permian Basin firm from outside the county line for something as private as a divorce or custody fight. We bring 15+ years of West Texas courtroom experience to Crane County cases without the small-town grapevine.
Crane County families work in the oilfield and on ranches, and their cases carry the assets that come with both: mineral interests and royalties, grazing land, equipment, and homes on acreage. We handle the property questions carefully — separate vs. community land, tracing inherited minerals — alongside conservatorship, possession schedules built for oilfield hitches, and child support on fluctuating income.
Crane County Courts: Where Your Case Is Filed
Family law cases for Crane residents are filed with the Crane County District Clerk and heard in the 109th Judicial District Court at the Crane County Courthouse, 201 W. 6th Street, Crane, TX 79731. The 109th District serves Crane, Andrews, and Winkler counties on a traveling docket — the same circuit we work for our Andrews and Kermit clients, so we're in front of this court regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will everyone in Crane know about my divorce?
Court filings are public record, but how much becomes local conversation is partly strategy: agreed divorces with a short prove-up put almost nothing on the record in open court, and mediation keeps disputes out of hearings. Hiring counsel from outside the county also keeps your business out of local circles.
How is ranch land handled in a Crane County divorce?
Land owned before marriage or inherited is separate property — but improvements paid with community funds, commingled accounts, and jointly-run cattle operations create reimbursement and characterization fights. Deeds, dates, and money trails decide these cases; we build that record early.
Is Robles Family Law really serving Crane, TX?
Yes. Crane is approximately 40 miles from our Odessa office. We regularly represent Crane (Crane 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 Crane residents?
Crane family law cases are filed in Crane 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 Crane residents?
Yes. All initial consultations are available by phone, video, or in person regardless of whether you live in Crane 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 Crane?
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 Crane residents, this typically means filing in Crane County.
How long does a divorce take for Crane couples?
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period after filing (TX Family Code §6.702). Uncontested divorces in Crane County typically finalize in 60-90 days. Contested cases average 6-12 months.
Do you handle child custody cases for Crane parents?
Absolutely. We handle child custody (conservatorship), visitation (possession & access), child support, and modifications throughout the Permian Basin, including Crane and all of Crane County.