Michael C. Childs

Michael C. Childs

Family Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Houston, Texas
29+ years experience
Fullenweider Wilhite
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515 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 800, Houston, TX 77027
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Bio

Michael Childs is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law, with a focus on civil litigation.Mr. Childs first came to the firm in 1996 as a law clerk and became an associate in November 1996. He has over fourteen years of extensive experience with complex family matters. As a litigator, his representation has included divorce, disputed property valuations and divisions of property, contested custody and child support matters, paternity issues, grandparent rights and common law marriage. He has worked with numerous professional athletes and their agents and is well-versed in the complex and sensitive nature of their cases.Mr. Childs is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists . Mr. Childs has previously served as a director of the Houston Bar Association-Family Law Section. He has published several articles for continuing education courses.In December of 2001, he became board certified in family law by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Childs has been named as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.While in college, he was involved in a variety of activities, including both private and community organizations. In addition, he worked for the Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel as a legal assistant and a law librarian. During law school, he worked with the South Texas Disability clinic, providing free legal aid, and participated in litigation competitions.He is married with three children and enjoys playing golf and other outdoor activities.Areas of Practice: Family LawLitigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to LitigationCertification/Specialties: Family Law, Texas State Board of Legal Specialization, 2001Bar Admissions: Texas, 1996Education: South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas Juris Doctorate Honors: Worked With the South Texas Disability Clinic Texas A & M University Bachelor of Science Honors: Legal Assistant, Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel Honors: Law Librarian, Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel Major: Journalism Professional Associations and Memberships: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers American Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists , 2009 - 2010 Director Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists Houston Bar Association Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2006 - 2009 Director Michael Childs is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law, with a focus on civil litigation.Mr. Childs first came to the firm in 1996 as a law clerk and became an associate in November 1996. He has over fourteen years of extensive experience with complex family matters. As a litigator, his representation has included divorce, disputed property valuations and divisions of property, contested custody and child support matters, paternity issues, grandparent rights and common law marriage. He has worked with numerous professional athletes and their agents and is well-versed in the complex and sensitive nature of their cases.Mr. Childs is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists . Mr. Childs has previously served as a director of the Houston Bar Association-Family Law Section. He has published several articles for continuing education courses.In December of 2001, he became board certified in family law by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Childs has been named as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.While in college, he was involved in a variety of activities, including both private and community organizations. In addition, he worked for the Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel as a legal assistant and a law librarian. During law school, he worked with the South Texas Disability clinic, providing free legal aid, and participated in litigation competitions.He is married with three children and enjoys playing golf and other outdoor activities.Areas of Practice: Family LawLitigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to LitigationCertification/Specialties: Family Law, Texas State Board of Legal Specialization, 2001Bar Admissions: Texas, 1996Education: South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas Juris Doctorate Honors: Worked With the South Texas Disability Clinic Texas A & M University Bachelor of Science Honors: Legal Assistant, Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel Honors: Law Librarian, Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel Major: Journalism Professional Associations and Memberships: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers American Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists , 2009 - 2010 Director Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists Houston Bar Association Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2006 - 2009 Director Michael Childs is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law, with a focus on civil litigation. Mr. Childs first came to the firm in 1996 as a law clerk and became an associate in November 1996. Mr. Childs is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists . Mr. Mr. Childs has been named as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009. While in college, he was involved in a variety of activities, including both private and community organizations. In addition, he worked for the Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel as a legal assistant and a law librarian. During law school, he worked with the South Texas Disability clinic, providing free legal aid, and participated in litigation competitions. He is married with three children and enjoys playing golf and other outdoor activities.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Family Law
  • "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly Magazine (2004-2010)
  • "Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly Magazine (2011-2015)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

  • South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 1996

Reviews

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Amy Kelly

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who guided us through a complex family matter

When my family faced a highly contentious and emotionally draining child custody modification, we knew we needed an attorney with deep experience and a steady hand. Michael Childs was recommended to us, and from our first consultation, his 29 years of practice in Houston were evident. He didn't just see our case as a legal file; he understood the profound personal stakes. His background in civil litigation from South Texas College of Law gave him a strategic edge in the courtroom, and his calm, journalistic approach—perhaps honed from his Texas A&M days—meant he gathered facts meticulously and presented our position with compelling clarity. It was clear why he earned the "Super Lawyer" recognition for so many years. Michael managed the opposing counsel's aggressive tactics with unwavering professionalism, always keeping our child's best interest as the unwavering focus. The outcome was a settlement that protected our family's future far better than we had hoped. At Fullenweider Wilhite, Michael provides the rare combination of seasoned expertise and genuine personal investment. We are profoundly grateful for his exceptional guidance.

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