How much does it cost to hire Taylor for a alimony case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Taylor walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Taylor offer a free consultation?

Taylor charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Taylor's office. Some alimony attorneys offer free consults — check Taylor's current terms during booking.

How long do alimony cases in Texas typically take?

Simple alimony matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Taylor gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Taylor take my case if I'm outside Houston?

Taylor is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Taylor will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Taylor?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Taylor will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Taylor accepting new alimony clients right now?

Taylor's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Taylor Toombs Imel, Alimony Attorney in Houston, Texas

Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Alimony, Appellate, and Child Custody · 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Managing ShareholderatToombs Imel & Associates, PLLC

Houston, TX

Practicing alimony in Houston since 2010.

16+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 4 client reviews
1: Bar admission

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Taylor Toombs Imel is a managing shareholder based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Alimony, Appellate, and Child Custody. Taylor has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Toombs Imel & Associates, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Based in: Houston, TX
Experience: over 16 years
Known for: Alimony · Appellate · Child Custody

Handles Alimony, Appellate, and Child Custody matters from Houston, TX.
Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Taylor takes on

Taylor concentrates on alimony, appellate, child custody, child support, and divorce. Each area below outlines the kind of case Taylor handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Alimony cases in Houston, Texas

Taylor takes alimony matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Taylor agrees to represent you.

Appellate cases in Houston, Texas

Taylor takes appellate matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Taylor agrees to represent you.

Child Custody cases in Houston, Texas

Taylor takes child custody matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Taylor agrees to represent you.

Child Support cases in Houston, Texas

Taylor takes child support matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Taylor agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in Houston, Texas

Taylor takes divorce matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Taylor agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Taylor Toombs Imel — alimony lawyer in Houston

Taylor was selected to the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas by Super Lawyers in 2022, as a Texas Rising Star for the past five years, and a Rising Star Top 100 Lawyer and Top 50 Up-and-Coming Women Lawyers in 2021. She was also named among a “Women to Watch” in the Women Who Mean Business by the Houston Business Journal in 2021.

Her expertise includes premarital and post-marital agreements, as well as complex property division, highly contentious custody cases, and appeals. A unique part of Taylor’s practice involves drafting divorce provisions in shareholder and other operating agreements to safeguard business owners, their partners, and investors from the potential instability that often arises during a divorce.

Further, as an adult-child of divorce, Taylor uniquely understands that divorce constitutes a traumatic event for most individuals and families and that the collateral damage that can result from the same must not be ignored when representing her clients.

Taylor, along with her team at Toombs Imel & Associates, is committed to providing her clients with dedicated, zealous, and results-oriented representation before, during, and after litigation.

Passionate about giving back. Taylor directly supports Houston’s Small Steps Nurturing Center, which provides an exemplary early childhood program to assist economically at-risk children and their families.

Taylor is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). She received her JD from Southern Methodist University in 2010 and was a dean’s scholarship recipient. A natural competitor (both in and out of the courtroom), Taylor attended Wake Forest University on a full athletic scholarship for women’s soccer. Taylor is also a member of the HBA Gender Fairness Committee and a member of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Advisory Board.

AWARDS & HONORS

• Texas Super Lawyer Top 50 Women in Texas by Thomson Reuters (2022)

• Women Who Mean Business Honoree by Houston Business Journal (2021)

• Top Lawyers by Houstonia magazine (2018-2022) Texas Rising Star Top 50 Up-and-Coming Women

• Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (2021)

• Texas Rising Star Top 100 Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (2021)

• Silver Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell (2019-2022)

• Top 50 Women Lawyer by the National Diversity Council (2019 and 2021)

• Top Lawyer by H Texas magazine (2015 to present)

• Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters (2018-2021) Top Lawyers, ReviewIt Magazine (2018)

MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Fellow

• Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, 40 Under 40 Advisory Board (2020-2022)

• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

• College of the State Bar of Texas

• Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section and

• Gender Fairness, Committee Member

• Small Steps Nurturing Center, Buddy Volunteer

Working with Taylor on a alimony matter

Who Taylor represents

Taylor reviews new inquiries case-by-case for alimony, appellate, and child custody matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Southern Methodist University School of Law
J.D. Dean · 2010
Wake Forest University
B.A. Women · 2007

Jurisdictions

Taylor's state bar admissions

Texas
2010 · ACTIVE

Taylor studied at J.D. Dean in Southern Methodist University School of Law and B.A. Women in Wake Forest University.

Law school and academic background

Taylor completed J.D. Dean in Southern Methodist University School of Law and B.A. Women in Wake Forest University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Taylor runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Taylor has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Taylor Toombs Imel's office in Houston

Taylor's primary office is at 777 Post Oak Blvd. Ste. 950, Houston, TX, 77056. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Toombs Imel & Associates, PLLC

777 Post Oak Blvd. Ste. 950

Houston, TX 77056

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Taylor Toombs Imel — 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Taylor. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing alimony attorneys in Houston.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Taylor Toombs Imel — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new alimony attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Taylor usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Taylor charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Taylor's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Taylor will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a alimony attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many alimony matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Taylor

Taylor discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in alimony practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every alimony matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Taylor confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Taylor's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many alimony practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Taylor Toombs Imel

How much does it cost to hire Taylor for a alimony case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Taylor walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Taylor offer a free consultation?
Taylor charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Taylor's office. Some alimony attorneys offer free consults — check Taylor's current terms during booking.
How long do alimony cases in Texas typically take?
Simple alimony matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Taylor gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Taylor take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Taylor is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Taylor will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Taylor?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Taylor will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Taylor accepting new alimony clients right now?
Taylor's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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