About Montgomery County, Texas
Established in 1837, Montgomery County is best known as the birthplace of the Texas Lone Star Flag and as a key historical trade center in early Texas. Located just north of Houston, the county transitioned from a timberland region into a booming oil producer in the early twentieth century.
To secure water for the growing region, the county helped create the massive 20,000-acre Lake Conroe — a man-made reservoir that today defines much of the area’s recreation and economy.
The county seat is Conroe, where all three family courts — the 410th, the 418th, and Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3 — sit at 301 N. Main Street. Our office is located at 141 N. San Jacinto Street, a short walk from the courthouse.
About Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3
Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3 is one of three Montgomery County family courts located at 301 N. Main Street in Conroe. It is the county’s officially designated Child Protection Court — the only court in Montgomery County where CPS and child welfare cases are heard.
In addition to CPS matters, the Court also handles family law cases including divorce, child custody and conservatorship, child support, property division, modifications, and enforcement actions. All dockets are conducted in person.
Cases are randomly assigned to one of the three Montgomery County family courts when filed with the District Clerk — with the exception of CPS cases, which always go to this Court. If a prior case involving the same parties or children was heard in this court, any new filing must also be assigned here.
Our office is located at 141 N. San Jacinto Street in downtown Conroe — steps from the Montgomery County Courthouse at 301 N. Main Street. Our attorneys are familiar with the local rules, procedures, and child welfare practices of this Court and prepare clients thoroughly for every stage of their case.
Bench — Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3
Courtroom Rules of Conduct — Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3
Second Amended Standing Order — Montgomery County
What Is the Standing Order and Who Does It Apply To?
The Second Amended Standing Order automatically takes effect the moment a divorce or SAPCR is filed in any Montgomery County family court — including this Court. It applies to both parties immediately upon filing, without any additional court action, and remains in effect until the case is resolved or the court modifies it.
It is enforceable by contempt of court, which can include fines and imprisonment. Both parties are bound by it regardless of whether they have been formally served with the petition.
No Disruption of the Child
Both parties are prohibited from removing the child from Texas without written agreement or court order; hiding the child from the other party; making disparaging remarks about the other party in the child’s presence; interfering with the child’s school placement; or disturbing the peace of the child.
Protection of Pets
Neither party may harm, remove from the county, hide, or dispose of any household pet owned by either party or the children during the pendency of the case.
Conduct of the Parties
Both parties are prohibited from threatening, harassing, or causing bodily injury to the other party or any child, and from destroying, removing, or encumbering any property of either party.
Preservation of Property & Finances (Divorce Cases)
Both parties are prohibited from: selling, transferring, or encumbering any property; withdrawing retirement funds except as authorized; making withdrawals in excess of ordinary living expenses; spending, wasting, or dissipating any property; destroying financial records; or opening new accounts without notifying the other party within 72 hours.
Both parties are required to: maintain all existing insurance coverage in full force and continue paying all existing obligations as they come due.
Insurance (Divorce Cases)
Neither party may cancel, allow to lapse, or change any existing insurance coverage — including health, life, automobile, homeowner’s, or renter’s insurance — that names the other party or any child. Neither party may change beneficiary designations on any insurance policy or retirement account.
Frequently Asked Questions — Montgomery County Court at Law No. 3
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Our office is in downtown Conroe — steps from the Montgomery County Courthouse. Our attorneys represent clients in CPS matters and all family law proceedings before this court.
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