Houston Domestic Violence Attorneys

Protecting Families in Harris County, Brazoria County, and Beyond

At Myres & Associates, our Houston domestic violence attorneys are dedicated to helping families in crisis. We know how difficult it is to deal with domestic abuse, and we are here to provide the guidance and support you need. We serve clients in Houston, Harris County, and throughout the surrounding areas.

If you need help with a domestic abuse issue, contact our firm at (713) 322-9810 or fill out an online contact form to get started with an initial consultation.

What Is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone.

Legal Support for Domestic Violence Victims in Houston

At Myres & Associates, we represent clients in a wide range of domestic violence cases, including those that involve:

• Assault
• Stalking
• Harassment
• Threats of violence
• Child abuse
• Spousal abuse
• Elder abuse
• And more

Our Houston domestic violence attorneys understand the serious nature of these cases and are prepared to do everything in our power to protect you and your children. We are committed to providing our clients with the compassionate, personalized legal representation they need and the aggressive advocacy they deserve.

Guide to Protective Orders in Texas

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. If you are in need of legal protection from an abusive partner, you may be able to obtain a protective order, also known as a restraining order. In Texas, there are three types of protective orders:

• Emergency Protective Order (EPO) – This type of protective order is intended to provide immediate protection to victims of family violence. An EPO lasts for 31 to 61 days and can be obtained at any time, including on weekends, holidays, or after business hours. It can be issued by a magistrate, judge, or other judicial officer and is available to victims of family violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
• Temporary Ex Parte Order – This type of protective order is available to victims of family violence and lasts for up to 20 days. It can be issued without a full hearing and without the abuser being present, which is why it is called an “ex parte” order. The court may issue a temporary ex parte order if it finds that there is a clear and present danger of family violence.
• Final Protective Order – This type of protective order is available to victims of family violence and lasts for up to two years, with the possibility of an extension. A final protective order can be issued after a hearing during which both the victim and the alleged abuser have an opportunity to present their cases. The court may issue a final protective order if it finds that family violence has occurred and is likely to occur in the future.