Family Law Attorney Houston
Board Certified Family Law Attorney in Texas
Law Office of Robert Tsai, PLLC has been serving the Houston area since 2022 with measurable success. We pride ourselves on a deep tradition of excellence, ensuring only the highest quality service. We understand the challenges and pressure that comes with every case and are here for you, every step of the way.
Dependable, calm, and well-spoken, our firm adds the personal touch our clients deserve whilst approaching each new case with the attention it needs. Get in touch with us today.


About Me
I am a native Texan, born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I grew up in North Dallas and attended schools in Plano, Texas. After a brief stint at UT Austin, I transferred to Purdue University, where I received my B.S. in economics. I attended law school at Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas and graduated in February 2014. I passed the bar in May 2014.
I started my law career in Houston, Texas at a boutique litigation defense firm. I was fortunate to first-chair a jury trial, take and defend depositions, and handle all aspects of a litigation docket for this first year and a half of practice.
In 2016, I switched from civil litigation to family law litigation at a medium-sized law firm. My experience at that firm included managing my own docket of family law cases and first-chairing numerous trials, hearings, and a jury trial. Because of that experience, I was able to sit for the board certification exam in family law and later passed that exam. I am board certified in family law as of December 2020 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
I am married to my beautiful wife, Julia, and we have a lovely daughter, Lucy, and two sons, Bode and Teddy. In our free time, we like to frequent Houston's parks and try new restaurants around town. I also try to stay active in sport leagues like basketball, softball, and sand volleyball. You may sometimes see me running in the Heights or biking along the Heights Hike and Bike trail.
Speaking and Panels
Requesting Trial and Appellate Attorney’s Fees
Richmond, TX
June 2025
Speaker
Speaker for the Family Law Essentials Seminar regarding trial and appellate
attorney’s fees
Running a Successful Law Practice
Galveston, TX
April 2025
Speaker
Marriage Dissolution 101 speaker regarding the basics and ethical considerations
for running a solo family law firm
Family Law Basics for Non-Family Lawyers
Houston, TX
December 2024
Speaker
Speaker for the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation CLE series regarding family
law basics and common pitfalls for non-family lawyers.
Thinking Outside the Box! Enforcements Other than Child Support
Houston, TX
November 2024
Moderator
Moderated a panel of five Judges in the Houston area regarding enforcements.
Current Issues for Texas Family Law Paralegals Webinar
Houston, TX
May 2024
Speaker
Speaker on "Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information."
Damages in Civil Litigation Webinar
Houston, TX
February 2024
Speaker
Speaker on “Professionalism and Digital Difficulties.”
Solo and Small Firm Panel – Asian American Bar Association
Houston, TX
November 2023
Moderator and Panelist
Moderator for a panel of three solo and small firm lawyers in the areas of personal injury law, commercial litigation, and family law.
Pro Bono Committee CLE
South Padre Island, TX
June 2023
Speaker
Speaker for the SAPCR case law update.
Texas Modern Mediation Conference Webinar
Houston, TX
February 2022
Panelist
Panelist for Division of Marital Debt.
Texas Modern Mediation Conference Webinar
Houston, TX
January 2021
Panelist
Panelist for Mediated Settlement Agreement Drafting, Prove-Up, and Entry issues
Houston Bar Association - Family Law Section
Houston, TX
October 2020
Panelist
Panelist for “Part I: A Conversation on Inherent Biases in Family Law” and “Part II: Now That We Know Better, How Can We Be Better?”
About Elyse Norman
Elyse joined the firm in 2025 as an Associate Attorney. Elyse has exclusively practiced family law since becoming licensed in the fall of 2021. In her past four years of practice, she has gained valuable experience, including work related to motion practice, discovery, mediations, hearings, and client communication and management. Elyse has worked on a variety of family law matters in her time as an Associate, and she has experience dealing with divorces, child custody matters, modifications, adoptions, and name changes. Elyse enjoys working in family law because the practice area is people-oriented.
Elyse was born in Virginia but has considered Texas home for nearly twenty years. She grew up living overseas in Doha, Qatar for six years before moving to The Woodlands for her parents’ careers in the oil and gas industry. After graduating as valedictorian from The John Cooper School, Elyse attended Dartmouth College, where she graduated cum laude with a major in History and a minor in Education. From there, she attended Wake Forest University School of Law. Upon graduation from Wake Forest Law in the spring of 2021, Elyse realized she wanted to be closer to home and began looking for opportunities in Houston.
Outside of work, Elyse regularly visits her parents, who still live in The Woodlands, and her two sisters. She frequents the Memorial Park walking trail and is a big fan of Houston’s restaurant scene. Elyse also loves spending time with her rescue dog, Lily.

About Katie Stephens
Katie joined The Law Office of Robert Tsai in 2023 as a skilled and experienced family law paralegal. With over 9 years of criminal and family law experience, she brings valuable expertise to our firm. Katie excels in client engagement, displaying excellent communication skills and demonstrating a deep understanding of their needs. She is proficient in drafting and filing motions at both the state and federal levels, ensuring efficient and effective legal processes.
Katie's strength in trial preparation is evident as she has successfully prepared trial exhibits, notebooks, and managed witnesses for numerous bench and jury trials. Her meticulous approach ensures that every aspect of the trial is well-organized and presented professionally.
Having obtained her Paralegal Certificate from the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, Katie's passion for criminal law stems from her admiration of the Constitution. She firmly believes in protecting and upholding every individual's rights, as it is essential for the Constitution to retain its true value. Additionally, her fondness for family law arises from her genuine concern for the best interests of children involved in such cases. She believes that parties can achieve positive outcomes when encouraged to prioritize the well-being of the children.
Outside of her professional life, Katie cherishes spending time with her family of four children: Karmela, Olivia, Rashad Jr., and Zanelle. They bring her great joy and fulfillment.

About Casey Mills
Casey joined the firm as a board certified paralegal with over 12 years of experience in family law. She brings extensive knowledge and a compassionate approach to cases involving divorce, child custody and support modifications, and adoptions. Casey is known for her dedication to client support and her ability to navigate complex legal matters with clarity and precision.
Casey earned her Associate's degree in Legal Studies in 2013 and was inducted into the Lambda Epsilon Chi National Paralegal Honor Society for her academic achievement and dedication to the field.
In addition to her legal expertise, Casey has a strong commitment to mentorship within the profession. She has guided numerous legal interns as they prepare to enter the legal field and currently chairs the Mentor Program Ad Hoc Committee for the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division. Her passion for mentoring reflects her belief in fostering growth and leadership in the next generation of legal professionals.
Outside of her professional life, Casey enjoys spending time with her husband, Jordan, and their four active children. Casey spends most of her time at the baseball fields cheering on her sons when she’s not at work. She and Jordan are also avid fans of live music, attending concerts as often as possible. As a native Texan, Casey also loves visiting the state’s beaches and is actively involved in shark conservation efforts and legislative advocacy to protect marine life from overfishing.

Professional, Intelligent, Kind, Fast and Extremely Reliable
Robert Tsai, Has to be one of the best family lawyers in Texas. He very fast, knows the law and can handle cross state situations with ease. He took our very difficult case with confidence and was able to quickly answer any and all of our questions with no hesitation. In front of the judge he was amazing, was able to get a lot of information in our quick 1.5 hour limited THO. Robert walked us through each step of the processes with absolute clarity. He was kind and upfront with each step. Let us know what to expect and how to handle the situation. He was available at all times to call or text. Emailed us regularly and was very quick to respond. He knew the judges and what to expect from them. He is defiantly on our case from the beginning and is still working hard, making us feel like we were his only case. He is quick to understand the direction of court room and will adjust with ease. You will not be disappointed in hiring Mr Tsai at all. He has vast amount of resources at his disposal and works for a very respectable firm in Houston. Our family has hired a few lawyers in the past and working with Mr Tsai has renewed our trust in the legal system. Why go anywhere else this is man is who you want working your case. When it comes to price and understand your bill he is very upfront will let you know what to expect and what your cost is going to be. His firm has many different options to work with you. when it comes to appearance Mr Tsai is well dressed and ready to be in court.
Honest, upfront, professional, thorough, helpful, patient, bright, efficient, hardworking, passionate
Robert was incredibly professional and efficient in handling my divorce on very short notice. Most lawyers try to nickel and dime different fees but Robert was always to the point, he does not waste client's time in order to keep billing them and he is very thorough with his work. Divorce is obviously a difficult situation, but if you are in Texas and need it handled quickly and simply, then I'd wholeheartedly recommend Robert. Robert did exceptionally wonderful job with my divorce. I can say that “I am blessed and thankful to have an Attorney like him." He is very smart and knowledgeable. He is very upfront and honest. He gave me sound advice on things I could compromise on, what points were worth standing my ground for and it helped me find a good balance that would work best for my kids and me. He was able to guide me towards right direction so that I can heal. He usually responded to my emails and calls within 5 minutes that is exceptional service. He will do the best for you. I really appreciate everything Robert has done for me. We were set to go for trial a day after his first child was born and despite being on vacation he prepared for my case and stood by me in trial. I am so thankful and I really appreciate everything Robert and Brooke did for me during those tough times. Robert is so passionate about his work and I would have not made it without the support they provided.
Not the hero Gotham deserves, but the one it needs!
I can’t say enough about what a phenomenal advocate Mr Robert Tsai is. He was not only efficient and effective in communication and execution, but also vastly experienced and knowledgeable in the law – allowing him to employ strategies as well as defend against tactics that make Family Law frustrating and arduous. I came to him with an extremely messy and complex situation, one that had been completely botched and intentionally delayed by previous counsel on both sides. Mr Tsai was an answered prayer after a year-long nightmare, as he finished the case with ease just two weeks after firing my previous lawyer! He was understanding and compassionate in my unique and dire circumstance, patient and honest in explaining the law, clever in finding creative ways to protect my best interest, professional in communicating with the court and opposing counsel, quick to reply to all of my messages, efficient in drawing up important documents and filing them with the court, worked tirelessly on weekends and off-days when the case heated up, and even consulted with a colleague of his in Austin who practices a different area of law on my behalf when he was there on personal holiday! If you want a true advocate who embodies the definition of a civil servant, who goes in overprepared to defend your interests, runs circles around opposing counsel, while saving you money in the process thanks to his efficiency and honesty, then learn from my mistakes and hire him from the start to represent you. There is way too much on the line – monetarily, but more importantly your own health/sanity.
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