City of Humble, Harris County

Humble Family Law Attorney

Humble is the oil town whose name once belonged to a company later folded into Exxon. Jessica Fritz of Fritz Law Firm, PLLC works as a Humble family law attorney for parents and spouses whose divorce, custody or support case will be decided at 201 Caroline St, the downtown Houston building that houses Harris County's family district courts.

Humble family cases leave town for 201 Caroline St

Humble has been an incorporated city since 1933, but it has no family court of its own. The trip for a Humble divorce or custody hearing ends at 201 Caroline St in downtown Houston, the Civil Courthouse where Harris County's family district courts sit, and the county's District Clerk keeps the file.

City
City of Humble, incorporated 1933; 16,795 residents in the 2020 census
County
Harris County
Courthouse for family cases
Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002; the family courts are on the 8th, 15th and 16th floors
Drive to the courthouse
About 20 miles south on Interstate 69 and US 59

The city itself is small, while the Humble mailing area is large. Many homes with a Humble address, including Atascocita homes in the 77346 and 77396 ZIP codes, sit outside the city limits in unincorporated Harris County. Those homes are still in Harris County, so the courthouse is the same; what changes is which police agency answers a call and which local office keeps the report.

How did oil shape Humble?

Humble grew up around an oil field. Oil was found there in 1904, and by 1905 the Humble field was the largest producing oil field in Texas. In 1911 local operators formed the Humble Oil and Refining Company, which became a forerunner of Exxon.

The town takes its name from Pleasant Smith Humble, an early settler who ran the first post office out of his home and later served as justice of the peace. Ross Sterling, one of the oil company's founders, later served as governor of Texas, and a Humble ISD middle school carries his name.

The Humble Museum at 601 Higgins Street collects local history. The Old San Jacinto River Truss Bridge is another landmark listed for the Humble area.

Humble family law attorney: vintage black and white scene of a Humble oil tank truck parked at a service station

Why work schedules come up for a Humble family law attorney

Humble sits a few miles east of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where Interstate 69, US 59 and FM 1960 meet. Parents who work airport, airline, hospital or warehouse shifts bring schedule questions that a standard weekday routine does not answer, from overnight exchanges to rotating days off.

Deerbrook Mall anchors the shopping district at US 59 and FM 1960. Bring a copy of your work schedule for the last few months, and a fair estimate of the next few, to the first appointment.

The child custody page explains how Texas possession schedules work, and the child support page explains how Texas counts a parent's income.

Oil pumpjack silhouetted against a bright orange and red sunset sky over flat land

Which schools and public places do Humble families share?

Most of the City of Humble is served by Humble ISD, whose campuses in town include Humble High School and Ross Sterling Middle School. For separated parents, those campuses, the public library and the city's parks are often where pickups, games and school events bring both sides of a family together.

The Octavia Fields Branch Library and Hirsch Memorial Park serve families in town, and Mercer Botanic Gardens, which Harris County bought in 1974, lies west of the city on Aldine Westfield Road. Lake Houston sits to the east.

When both parents will keep crossing paths at one campus, write down where exchanges happen now and bring that list to the first appointment. The Areas We Serve page explains how a county is chosen when parents live in different places.

Colorful From Humble With Love mural with bluebonnets, a train, oil derricks and a water tower

Family law help for Humble families

Start with the guide that fits your family's situation. Each page explains one area of Texas law in plain terms, and Jessica Fritz can apply it to your facts at a first appointment.

  • Divorce for couples inside and outside the Humble city limits
  • Child custody for parents who work nights or rotating shifts
  • Child support when income includes overtime and shift pay
  • Paternity to establish a father's legal relationship with a child
  • Property division for a home, vehicles and retirement accounts
  • Adoption by a relative or stepparent

Humble family law attorney: local questions

My address says Humble, but I live outside the city limits. Does that change my court?

No. Homes inside and outside the City of Humble are both in Harris County, so a family case lands in front of Harris County's family district courts either way. The city limits matter more for which police agency responds and where its reports are kept.

How far is Humble from the Harris County family courts?

The Harris County Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline St is about 20 miles south of Humble by Interstate 69 and US 59. Leave time for downtown traffic, parking and the security line on hearing days.

Can a Humble family law attorney help if I work overnight shifts near the airport?

Yes. Jessica Fritz can talk through how a job that does not follow a weekday schedule fits with time with your children. Bring your recent schedules and pay stubs to the first appointment so the plan for the children can be discussed with your real hours.

Does Fritz Law Firm, PLLC have an office in Humble?

No. Fritz Law Firm, PLLC keeps a single office, at 220 1/2 W Davis St in Conroe, across the street from the Montgomery County Courthouse. Consultations can be by phone, and client meetings are held at that office, or by Zoom video if necessary. Call 713-887-7500 to set a time.

Last reviewed: November 8, 2026

Reach a Humble family law attorney

Call Fritz Law Firm, PLLC or send a message. A member of the staff will set up a first appointment with Jessica Fritz.

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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.

  • 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.

    Jeff M. Posted on Google
  • 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.

Attorney Jessica Fritz of Fritz Law Firm, PLLC in Conroe, Texas

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.

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This website is attorney advertising. Fritz Law Firm, PLLC practices family law in Texas from its principal office in Conroe. The pages on this site share general information, not legal advice for your situation. Calling, emailing or messaging the firm does not make you a client; representation starts only after both sides sign a written engagement agreement. Results in past matters do not predict results in future ones, because each case depends on its own facts. Jessica Fritz, a member of the State Bar of Texas, is the attorney responsible for this website.