Family Law We Handle in Bexar County
If your matter touches family law in Texas, it is work our team regularly handles:
Bexar County Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
Family law is the whole of what we do, and Bexar County is where our practice is centered. Our San Antonio office handles divorce, custody, support, and property matters for families across the county every week, and the founder who leads that work, Michael Ireland, is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and an adjunct professor of family law at St. Mary’s University School of Law. When the stakes in a Bexar County case feel personal, that depth is what you want across the table.
Our San Antonio office on the I-10 corridor is your home base for a Bexar County case. You can meet with us in person, or handle the early stages by video and phone when that fits your schedule better, and we match you with the right attorney for your matter.
Schedule a consultation: call (830) 357-7437 or book a time online. You will speak with a team that handles Texas family law every day.
- Divorce: Contested and uncontested representation, from filing through final decree.
- Child Custody: Conservatorship, possession schedules, parenting plans, and modifications.
- Child Support: Establishing, calculating, enforcing, and modifying support obligations.
- Spousal Support and Alimony: Temporary support, contractual alimony, and long-term maintenance questions.
- Property Division: Dividing the marital estate, including complex assets, businesses, and retirement accounts.
- Paternity: Establishing legal parentage and the rights and responsibilities that follow.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Agreements that set expectations before or during marriage.
- Mediation: A confidential path toward resolution when settlement is possible and appropriate.
- Other Family Law: Adoption, protective orders, enforcement, modifications, and related matters.
Use this form to ask questions or schedule a family law attorney consultation.
Bexar County Communities We Serve
We represent families across Bexar County. Communities and areas we regularly serve include:
- San Antonio
- Alamo Heights
- Olmos Park
- Shavano Park
- Leon Valley
- Converse
- Universal City
- Live Oak
- Helotes
- Castle Hills
- Terrell Hills
- Windcrest
- Kirby
If your Bexar County community is not listed, that does not mean we cannot help. Call to confirm coverage for your area.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
Family law cases are filed in the district courts of the county where you or your spouse meets the residency requirement. Here is how Bexar County maps to our nearest office and the courthouse that hears local family law matters.
| Office | County Served | Where Family Law Cases Are Heard |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio 9901 I-10, Ste 215 San Antonio, TX 78230 | Bexar County | Bexar County District Courts Filings: Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78205 |
Bexar County runs a large civil and family district court system, with dedicated child support and children’s courts, and family filings are handled through the Bexar County District Clerk.
Our San Antonio office sits on the I-10 corridor in the northwest of the county, a short drive from the downtown courthouse where Bexar County family cases are heard.
The Attorneys Who Serve Bexar County
When you hire our firm, you work with attorneys who practice family law every day, not a name on the letterhead.
Michael Ireland, founder. A Board-Certified Family Law Specialist recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an adjunct professor of family law at St. Mary’s University School of Law, and Chair of the San Antonio Bar Association Family Law Section.
Sara Camille Casas. A native of South Texas who pairs courtroom skill with a compassionate, client-first approach to divorce and family law.
Crystal Pacheco. A family law attorney who represents San Antonio clients through divorce, custody, and the issues that come with them.
Molly Yingling. A San Antonio family law attorney focused on divorce, child custody, and complex family law matters.
Why Bexar County Families Trust Michael Ireland & Associates
We understand the military side of a San Antonio divorce. A large share of Bexar County families are connected to Joint Base San Antonio. Dividing a military pension brings in the federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, the 10/10 rule for direct payment from DFAS, the treatment of VA disability pay, and Texas community property law, all at once. We handle cases where those systems overlap.
The first call is not a sales call. It is a conversation about what is happening in your family and what your options actually are. We listen before we advise, and we will be candid about what is realistic in your situation rather than telling you what you want to hear.
You will know where your case stands. One of the most common frustrations clients carry from a prior attorney is silence. Our team stays reachable and keeps you informed, so you are not left guessing between hearings about what comes next or where things sit.
We are staffed for cases that do not fit a template. Complex property division, business and high-asset estates, and military divorce involving retirement, VA disability, and Tricare are part of our regular work. When a case carries layers most family lawyers rarely see, the experience behind it matters.
No outcome guarantees. Only preparation. We do not promise specific results, and Texas attorney rules do not allow it. What we commit to is the strategy, the preparation, and the advocacy that give your case its best footing in front of the court.
Ready to talk? Call (830) 357-7437 or schedule a consultation.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Texas law says. In plain English. No lecture, no scare tactics, no pressure.
- We map the next step. You will leave the consultation with a clear sense of what comes next: filing, responding, gathering records, or pausing to think it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bexar County family law cases are filed and heard at the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78205.. When you call, we will confirm the right court for your situation.
Military retired pay earned during the marriage is community property under Texas law and divisible under the federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act. Direct payment from DFAS to a former spouse generally requires the 10/10 rule (ten years of marriage overlapping ten years of service), and VA disability pay is treated differently from retired pay. These cases need an attorney who works in both systems.
Texas requires a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the date the petition is filed before a court can grant a divorce (Tex. Fam. Code 6.702). The same rule applies in Bexar County. Contested matters usually take longer depending on the issues and the court’s docket.
Not automatically. Texas is a community property state, and courts divide the marital estate in a way that is just and right (Tex. Fam. Code 7.001). That is often, but not always, an equal split. Factors like earning capacity and fault can shift the division.
Texas applies statewide guideline percentages of the paying parent’s net resources, starting at roughly 20% for one child and 25% for two, with adjustments for additional children and other factors. Courts can vary from the guideline when the child’s needs justify it.
Either works. You are welcome at our San Antonio office, and we also represent clients by video and phone when that is more practical. The choice is about your schedule and comfort, not the quality of representation.
Often we can still help. Texas courts can keep authority over a case even when one party has moved, and the rules that govern which state decides custody turn on specific facts. The most useful next step is a consultation where we can look at your timeline.
That is a common place to start, and it is exactly what a consultation is for. Tell us what is going on, and we will help you understand what kind of matter you are dealing with and what your options are before you commit to anything.
Talk to a Bexar County Family Law Attorney
We know the Bexar County courts and the path through this kind of case. Before you commit to anything, we will walk you through what comes next and what it will take. Michael Ireland and Associates practices family law across Texas. You can also see all of our office locations.
Call (830) 357-7437 or schedule a consultation online. We will match you with the right attorney for your Bexar County matter.