Family Law We Handle in Medina County
If your matter touches family law in Texas, it is work our team regularly handles:
Medina County Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
Medina County family law cases are filed and heard at the Medina County Courthouse, 1100 16th St., Hondo, TX 78861, and move through the county’s district courts. Medina County, from Hondo to historic Castroville, is built around agriculture, ranching, and the families who have worked this land west of San Antonio for generations, alongside steady commuter growth. Family land and property often sit at the center of a divorce here.
Our San Antonio office is the nearest to Medina County. Meet with us there in person, or work with us by video and phone, whichever fits your schedule and your situation.
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, 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.
Medina County Communities We Serve
We represent families across Medina County. Communities and areas we regularly serve include:
- Hondo
- Castroville
- Devine
- Lytle
- La Coste
- Natalia
Medina 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
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 Medina 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 | Medina County | Medina County Courthouse 1100 16th St., Hondo, TX 78861 |
Medina County family law cases are heard at the Medina County Courthouse on 16th Street in Hondo, served by the 454th Judicial District Court and the county court at law. We serve Medina County from our San Antonio office and by video and phone.
Medina County is served by the 454th Judicial District Court in Hondo, with a county court at law that also hears family and divorce matters.
The Attorneys Who Serve Medina 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 Medina County Families Trust Michael Ireland & Associates
We understand land and family in a Medina County divorce. Family farm and ranch land, and property that has stayed in a family for years, raise questions about what is community and what is separate. Dividing or protecting that property fairly takes careful work, and we approach Medina County cases with that in mind.
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
Medina County family law cases are filed and heard at the Medina County Courthouse, 1100 16th St., Hondo, TX 78861. When you call, we will confirm the right court for your situation.
Land that one spouse owned before marriage or inherited is often separate property, but improvements, income, and commingling during the marriage can complicate that. These are common questions in Medina County, and they turn on specific facts we will review with you.
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 Medina 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. Our San Antonio office is the nearest, and we also represent Medina County clients by video and phone. The choice is about what is practical for you.
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 Medina County Family Law Attorney
We know the Medina 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 Medina County matter.