Family Law We Handle in Travis County
If your matter touches family law in Texas, it is work our team regularly handles:
Travis County Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
Travis County family law cases are filed and heard at theTravis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701, and move through the county’s district courts. Travis County is the Austin metro, a large and fast-moving county with one of the busiest family court systems in Texas. We represent Travis County clients by video and phone, coordinating with the Austin courts where the case is filed.
We serve Travis County by video and phone, coordinating with the Austin courts where your case is filed.
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.
Travis County Communities We Serve
We represent families across Travis County. Communities and areas we regularly serve include:
- Austin
- Pflugerville
- Lakeway
- Bee Cave
- West Lake Hills
- Lago Vista
- Manor
Travis 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 Travis 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 | Travis County | Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701 |
Travis County family law cases are heard at the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility on Guadalupe Street in Austin, served by the county’s civil district courts. We serve Travis County clients by video and phone and coordinate with the Austin courts where the case is filed.
Travis County operates a large civil and family court system in Austin, including dedicated district courts that hear divorce, custody, and support matters, along with associate judges and a Title IV-D child support court.
The Attorneys Who Serve Travis 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 Travis County Families Trust Michael Ireland & Associates
We bring focus to a Travis County case. The Austin area moves fast, and family law there involves everything from technology-sector incomes and equity compensation to relocating households. We represent Travis County clients by video and phone and prepare each case around the court where it is filed.
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
Travis County family law cases are filed and heard at the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701. When you call, we will confirm the right court for your situation.
We represent Travis County clients by video and phone and coordinate all filings and hearings with the Austin courts. Most of a case can be handled remotely, and we will tell you in advance about anything that calls for an in-person appearance.
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 Travis 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.
You can handle your Travis County matter with us almost entirely by video and phone. We coordinate filings and hearings with the Austin courts, so travel is rarely necessary.
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 Travis County Family Law Attorney
We know the Travis 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 Travis County matter.