Once the appropriate petition and supporting documents are signed, they must be filed with the Court. Case types heard in Family Courts include divorce, child custody, child support, visitation rights, protective orders, and the emancipation of minors.Kelly Fritsch has years of experience with jury trials for family law issues and can assist you with the knowledge needed for these unique cases. A custody trial can be stressful, but being prepared makes all the difference. You will need to enter your HC Number found on your summons or your Texas Driver's License number and your last name to begin the process. You can also visit the District Clerk's office at the courthouse in room 201 or the Records Center at 5900 Canal Street, Houston, Texas 77011. As we've discussed, Texas does allow for jury trials in cases such as child custody and divorce. Occasionally, we have a juror who privately seeks out information about a case on trial. In a child support trial, the courtroom layout places you and your attorney at a table directly facing the judge. To discuss your child custody case, call us today at 713-221-9088 or fill out our contact form on the right to schedule your free case review.