Spring Family Law Attorney
Spring spreads across both banks of Spring Creek, the stream that divides Harris County from Montgomery County, so a Spring family law attorney starts with one question: which side of the creek is home? Fritz Law Firm, PLLC represents Spring families in both counties from its office in Conroe.
How does the county line split Spring?
Spring Creek is the line, and Spring sits on both banks of it. Most of Spring lies in unincorporated north Harris County, and the rest extends north across Spring Creek into unincorporated south Montgomery County, mainly along the Rayford Road corridor east of Interstate 45 in ZIP code 77386.
- Counties
- Harris County south of Spring Creek; Montgomery County north of it
- Local government
- None of its own; Spring is an unincorporated census-designated place
- Montgomery County courthouse
- 301 N Main St, Conroe, about 18 miles north of Old Town Spring
- Courthouse for the Harris County side
- Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline St, Houston, about 24 miles south
- School districts
- Spring ISD and Klein ISD on the Harris County side; Conroe ISD on the Montgomery County side
Which courthouse hears a Spring family case?
For a Spring family, the home address usually picks the courthouse. North of Spring Creek, in Montgomery County, the trip is to Conroe; south of the creek, in Harris County, the case goes before the family judges who sit in downtown Houston.
On the Montgomery County side, family cases are heard in the 410th District Court, the 418th District Court or County Court at Law No. 3, while the Montgomery County family courts page explains how those courts share the work. Paperwork for the Harris County side is handled by the Harris County District Clerk.
A creek running between two parents' homes, or a move over it since an earlier order, can change that answer. The rules that decide where a case belongs are on the Areas We Serve page.
Why does a "Spring, TX" address not tell you the county?
Spring has no city limits, no city hall and no official boundary. "Spring" is a postal name and a census area, not a city, so the words on an envelope do not say which county a home is in. The Harris County part also sits inside the City of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The quickest way for a Spring homeowner or renter to confirm the county is the property tax record. A home that appears on the Harris Central Appraisal District rolls is in Harris County; one on the Montgomery Central Appraisal District rolls is in Montgomery County. The Spring census area, which lies entirely in Harris County, counted 62,559 people in 2020, and new subdivisions keep blurring where one county ends and the other begins.
How long has Spring Creek divided the two counties?
Spring Creek has marked the line since January 1840, when the Fourth Congress of the Republic of Texas made it the southern boundary of Montgomery County. Settlers near the creek, far from both county seats, petitioned that same year for a county of their own.
Their answer was Spring Creek County, a judicial county carved from parts of Harris and Montgomery. The Texas Supreme Court struck down judicial counties in 1842 in Stockton v. Montgomery, and a historical marker for the short-lived county stands in Spring Creek Park in Tomball. German farmers, including the Wunsche family, settled along the creek in the 1840s, and after the Houston and Great Northern Railroad built through in 1871, the settlement grew into the town now called Old Town Spring, near Spring Cypress Road and the Hardy Toll Road.
Which school districts serve Spring children?
Spring children attend one of three districts. In Harris County, Spring ISD generally serves homes east of Interstate 45 and Klein ISD serves homes west of it. North of Spring Creek, Montgomery County homes with Spring addresses fall in Conroe ISD.
Each district sets its own school calendar and bus schedules, so parents should check the calendar for their own child's district. Those dates feed straight into any parenting schedule, and the child custody page explains how Texas orders handle holidays and the school year.
Spring family law attorney for a fast-growing stretch of I-45
Spring's newest neighborhoods are rising on the Montgomery County side. Developers have planned more than 7,000 new homes along the Rayford Road corridor, east of Interstate 45, so a growing share of new Spring households will file any family case in Montgomery County rather than Harris County.
Interstate 45 and the Hardy Toll Road carry most Spring commuters south toward Houston and north toward The Woodlands and Conroe, while Spring Cypress Road, Louetta Road and Rayford Road handle the cross-town trips. For parents trading the children midweek, that grid of toll roads and feeders often decides where an exchange can happen on time.
Family law help for Spring families
The same Texas Family Code applies on both sides of Spring Creek. These pages explain each topic once, in plain language, so you can read ahead before you call.
- Divorce: what happens between the petition and the decree.
- Child custody: who decides for the children and when each parent has them.
- Child support: monthly support, medical coverage and later changes.
- Spousal maintenance: support for a spouse after the marriage ends.
- Adoption: stepparent, relative and adult adoptions.
- Grandparents' rights: possession and access for grandparents.
Spring family law attorney: common questions
My address says Spring, TX. How do I know which county I live in?
Check your property tax statement or the appraisal district website. Homes south of Spring Creek are generally in Harris County and homes north of it are in Montgomery County. The mailing address alone does not answer the question.
Which courthouse, Conroe or Houston, takes a Spring divorce?
Usually your home county settles it. Montgomery County cases are heard at the courthouse in Conroe, while Harris County matters are heard by the family judges who sit downtown in Houston. The Areas We Serve page explains the rule that decides it.
Does Fritz Law Firm, PLLC take Harris County cases from Spring?
Yes. Harris County is one of the four counties where Jessica Fritz practices, along with Montgomery, Fort Bend and Waller. A Spring family on either side of the creek can meet with her at the Conroe office.
Klein, Spring or Conroe ISD: how can I tell which one zones my street?
South of the creek, Interstate 45 is the rough dividing line: Spring ISD generally takes homes to its east and Klein ISD takes homes to its west. On the Montgomery County side, Conroe ISD serves Spring addresses. Each district's attendance lookup confirms a specific street.
How far is the Conroe office from Old Town Spring?
The office at 220 1/2 W Davis St in Conroe is about 18 miles north of Old Town Spring by Interstate 45. It sits directly across the street from the Montgomery County Courthouse.
Last reviewed: November 8, 2026
A Spring family law attorney for either side of the creek
Call or send a message, and a member of the staff will schedule a time for you to meet with Jessica Fritz in Conroe, whichever county your home is in.
What clients have written about Fritz Law Firm, PLLC
The reviews below were posted on Google by people the firm has represented in Texas family law matters. Each one appears here exactly as the client posted it, including spelling and punctuation.
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I recently went through a long and difficult divorce that involved my son. Jessica and her staff were there for us every step of the way. She and her staff were extremely knowledgeable, and just as important, supportive of me and my son through the entire process. Frankly, I don't know what I would have done without her. She was a Godsend.
If you're looking for a fair, trusting and caring divorce, family law lawyer, I highly recommend contacting Jessica.
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Jessica, you are amazing. Thank you so much for everything that you did for me and my kiddos. If I ever need anything else, I wouldn't hesitate to call this lawyer She was amazing across the board. If you want somebody that's gonna fight for you. She's the one.
Timothy B. Posted on Google -
The Law Firm of Fritz and Phillips has handled our case with the highest level of professionalism and expertise. Our situation has been both complex and challenging, yet every member of their team has consistently treated us with genuine care, respect, and compassion.
Although we understand that our case is one of many they manage, we have always felt like a priority. Their responsiveness, especially during urgent or emergency situations, has been exceptional and deeply reassuring.
They have guided us through the legal process with clarity and confidence, ensuring we remained informed about applicable laws, expectations, and potential outcomes every step of the way. Their ability to make an otherwise stressful and overwhelming experience feel manageable truly sets them apart.
We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and would highly recommend Fritz and Phillips to anyone seeking knowledgeable, attentive, and client-centered legal representation.
Stacie J. Posted on Google
Every family law case turns on its own facts. One client's experience is not a promise about how another case will turn out.
Meet your attorney
Jessica Fritz, family law attorney in Conroe, Texas
Every case at Fritz Law Firm, PLLC is handled by one lawyer, Jessica Fritz, working with the firm's staff. There are no associates, so your case is not handed off to someone you have never met.
Jessica Fritz gives clients straight answers about Texas family law, a frank view of where their case stands, and a clear next step.
- Texas law license
- Licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2008
- Cases handled
- Family law, mostly in Montgomery County, with regular cases in Harris, Fort Bend and Waller Counties
- Office
- 220 1/2 W Davis St, Conroe, TX 77301, across the street from the Montgomery County Courthouse
- Roots
- Born in Amarillo; now lives in Cypress, Texas
Ready to talk through your family law case? The office sits across the street from the Montgomery County Courthouse in Conroe. Most of the firm's cases are in Montgomery County, with steady work in Harris, Fort Bend and Waller Counties too.
Fritz Law Firm, PLLC
- Family law office in downtown Conroe
- 220 1/2 W Davis St, Conroe, TX 77301
- 713-887-7500
- info@fritz-law.com
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 5:30 PMFri 8:30 AM – 12:00 PMSat & Sun closed
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