Experienced Child Custody Attorney
Protecting Parents' Rights and Children's Best Interests Throughout College Station and Brazos County
Few legal matters are more important than protecting your relationship with your child. Whether you are going through a divorce, establishing custody for the first time, or seeking to modify an existing court order, child custody decisions can have a lasting impact on your family’s future.
At Smitherman Law Firm, PLLC, we provide compassionate, experienced legal representation for parents throughout College Station, Bryan, Brazos County, and the surrounding Brazos Valley. We understand that every family is unique, and we work closely with our clients to develop practical solutions that protect their parental rights while focusing on the best interests of their children.
If you have questions about child custody in Texas, our attorneys are here to help.
Child Custody Matters We Handle
- Initial Child Custody Determinations
- Conservatorship
- Parenting Time & Visitation
- Custody Modifications
- Enforcement of Custody Orders
- Relocation Cases
Meet Christopher
Franklin's Own
Christopher S. Smitherman
Christopher S. Smitherman is the founder of the Smitherman Law Firm, PLLC. He grew up in Franklin, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors in Business Administration. He received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston. Before founding the firm, Mr. Smitherman clerked with the Brazos County District Attorney’s Office and later worked for a civil litigation firm in Houston.
Frequently Asked Child Custody Questions
Understand Your Rights
Child custody decisions can shape your family’s future for years to come. Smitherman Law Firm is committed to protecting your parental rights while advocating for solutions that serve your child’s best interests.
Texas courts make custody decisions based on what is in the best interests of the child. Depending on the circumstances, the court may consider factors such as:
- The child’s physical and emotional needs
- Each parent’s ability to provide a safe and stable home
- The child’s relationship with each parent
- The willingness of each parent to encourage a healthy relationship with the other parent
- The child’s educational and developmental needs
- Any history of family violence or substance abuse
Every custody case is unique, and our attorneys work diligently to present the strongest possible case on behalf of our clients.