Vernier & Associates, PLLC - The Woodlands, TX
Family Law Lawyers in The Woodlands, TX
2441 High Timbers Drive Suite 110 The Woodlands, TX 77380
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"I highly recommend Ms. Ruth Vernier and her team at Vernier & Associates. I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Vernier on two very important family law matters, and both times she and her team delivered exceptional results. She first..." "I highly recommend Ms. Ruth Vernier and her team at Vernier & Associates. I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Vernier on two very important family law matters, and both times she and her team delivered exceptional results. She first represented me during my divorce, and I was deeply impressed not only by her legal knowledge, preparation, and effectiveness, but also by her humanity. She and her team worked diligently to protect my interests and achieve the outcome I needed, while also showing genuine compassion for the emotional pain and difficulties my young sons and I were experiencing at the time. What stood out to me the most was that Ms. Vernier did not simply focus on winning a case. She also cared about doing what was right. She guided me with honesty, strength, and wisdom, always balancing my best interests with the bigger human picture of a very difficult family situation. Three years after my divorce was successfully finalized, my former wife filed another lawsuit against me with what I considered to be an unreasonable request for more money. I immediately hired Ms. Vernier again, and once again, she and her team did an outstanding job protecting my interests. Thanks to their work, the case was resolved in approximately two months, without the need to go to trial, and with my former wife ultimately dropping the lawsuit. For anyone looking for a family law attorney who is not only excellent at what she does, but also trustworthy, compassionate, and deeply committed to her clients, I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Ruth Vernier and her team."
The Woodlands Family Law Firm
Updated: 07/09/2026
Reviews for Vernier & Associates, PLLC
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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise this family law firm for its compassionate, professional, and highly knowledgeable representation during divorce and custody cases. Clients frequently report successful outcomes, highlighting the staff's clear communication and dedication. Although some note the services are expensive, they emphasize the support is well worth the cost.
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Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
Firm Information
Overview
With over 30 years of combined experience, the lawyers at Vernier & Associates PLLC of The Woodlands, Texas, are dedicated to offering zealous, full-service representation in family law cases.
When it comes to your family and legal issues, you need experienced, competent attorneys possessing a keen awareness of your sensitive situation. With a high level of integrity and passion, Ruth Lavada Vernier approach each case with a thorough understanding of family law. Our lawyers are people oriented, giving special attention to the complexities within your case.
Our family law firm, serving the cities of The Woodlands, Houston, spring, Conroe and across the state, is staffed with some of the most experienced paralegals in the state that are very familiar with family law matters. We also feature a network of highly skilled accountants, appraisers, investigators and mental health professionals.
We are well versed in the intricacies involving all aspects of the law affecting families, including high net worth divorce, divorce involving professional practices and family businesses, child custody and visitation, child support, complex property division, pension plans, IRAs, 401(k) plans, alimony and spousal support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, marital torts, family violence and protective orders, grandparents' rights, paternity and parent-child relationship, termination of parental rights, adoption and mediation. Vernier & Associates PLLC is also one of the few law firms containing the experience and knowledge needed to handle cases involving the Hague Convention on international child abduction.
Ruth Lavada Vernier was listed in the Top Family Lawyers in H Texas Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. Additionally, Ruth Lavada Vernier is a certified mediator and negotiator.
Please call 281-882-3271 for more information. We have a 24-hour live answering service and we make appointments upon request. We also offer translation services and we accept all major credit cards.
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The Woodlands Divorce Attorneys
We approach a divorce proceeding with the goal of not just protecting our client's rights, but of also helping him or her complete the divorce process emotionally stronger. We strive to guide our clients to a legally and emotionally secure future. -
Houston Child Custody & Visitation Lawyers
We understand that our role is to be your trusted advisor on all matters related to the building of a better future. As highly experienced child custody and visitation lawyers, we will help you move forward and pursue your goals. -
The Woodlands Child Support Attorneys
Our lawyers understand the law of child support in Texas. We provide expert counsel and effective advocacy in any child support matter, from setting an appropriate child support amount, to enforcing a child support obligation. -
Houston Complex Property Division Lawyers
Marriage creates a marital estate which must be divided upon divorce. Some marital estates can become quite complex to divide. We have the resources needed to value and divide complex estates. -
The Woodlands Alimony & Spousal Support Attorneys
Texas courts will not order alimony; but will, in certain situations, award "post-divorce maintenance." Also, post-divorce maintenance can be arranged contractually. If you have questions regarding either type of support, we have the answers.
Attorneys
Staff
- Shannon Davis, Finance Manager & Senior Paralegal
- Meghan Podlesney, Senior Paralegal, Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Tara
Staff
- Shannon Davis, Finance Manager & Senior Paralegal
- Meghan Podlesney, Senior Paralegal, Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Tara
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2441 High Timbers Drive
Suite 110
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone Number: 281-882-3271
Fax Number: 832-585-0955
Email: Send a message
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