Family Law We Handle in Comal County
If your matter touches family law, it is work our team does. Each issue below links to a page covering it in depth:
Comal County Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
Comal County family law cases are filed and heard at the Comal County Courthouse, 150 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130, and move through the county’s district courts. Comal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, anchored by New Braunfels along the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin. Rapid growth and rising home values mean many divorces here involve recently purchased property, relocating spouses, and a marital estate that has grown quickly.
Our New Braunfels office serves Comal County directly. Meet with us in person, or work with us by video and phone if that fits your schedule better.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (830) 357-7437 or book a time online. You will speak with a team that handles family law every day.
- Divorce: Contested and uncontested representation, from filing through final decree.
- Child Custody: Conservatorship, possession schedules, and modifications. Texas frames custody around the best interest of the child, not a presumption favoring either parent.
- Child Support: Establishing, calculating, enforcing, and modifying support obligations.
- Spousal Support and Alimony: Eligibility and amount of spousal maintenance, which Texas limits by marriage length and statutory caps.
- Property Division: Dividing the marital estate, including complex assets, businesses, and retirement accounts.
- Paternity: Establishing legal parentage and the custody and support rights that follow from it.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Agreements that define separate and community property before or during a marriage.
- Mediation: A confidential path toward resolution when settlement is possible and appropriate.
- Other Family Law: Adoption, protective orders, modifications, enforcement, and related matters.
Use this form to ask questions or schedule a family law attorney consultation.
Comal County Communities We Serve
We represent families across Comal County. Communities and areas we regularly serve include:
- New Braunfels
- Bulverde
- Garden Ridge
- Canyon Lake
- Spring Branch
Comal County residents anywhere in the county can work with our team. If your community is not listed, call to confirm coverage and we will match your case to the right attorney.
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 Comal County maps to our nearest office and the courthouse that hears local family law matters.
| Office | County Served | Where Family Law Cases Are Heard |
| New Braunfels 170 E San Antonio St New Braunfels, TX 78130 | Comal County | Comal County District Courts Comal County Courthouse 150 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
Comal County family law matters are heard at the Comal County Courthouse on North Seguin Avenue in New Braunfels. Our New Braunfels office is in the same community, so local filings and hearings are part of our regular practice.
Comal County’s district courts in New Braunfels hear family law matters, with county courts at law and justice courts handling other civil dockets. The Comal County District Clerk maintains family case records.
The Attorneys Who Serve Comal 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 Comal County Families Trust Michael Ireland & Associates
We understand what growth does to a Comal County divorce. Property values along the I-35 corridor have climbed fast, and that shows up in divorces here: a home bought a few years ago that is now worth far more, a spouse who relocated for work, or a marital estate that grew during a short, eventful marriage. Dividing it fairly takes careful valuation, and that is the work we do.
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
Comal County family law cases are filed and heard at the Comal County Courthouse, 150 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130. When you call, we will confirm the right court for your situation.
Texas requires that you or your spouse has lived in Texas for six months and in the county for 90 days before filing. With the number of families relocating to New Braunfels and the surrounding area, this comes up often. If you do not yet meet the county requirement, we can talk through your timeline and options.
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 Comal 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 New Braunfels 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 Comal County Family Law Attorney
We know the Comal 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 Comal County matter.