9901 I-10 Ste 215
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 633-8343
San Antonio Child Custody Lawyers
Few things feel higher-stakes than a dispute over your children. A San Antonio custody case decides where your kids live, who makes the big decisions, and how your time with them is protected. You want a lawyer who is steady, prepared, and honest with you about what is realistic. Michael Ireland & Associates is led by a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, a distinction held by only a small share of Texas family lawyers, and our team represents San Antonio parents in custody and conservatorship matters of every kind.
Our San Antonio office sits just off Interstate 10 on the North Side, and we meet clients there in person, by video, or by phone, whichever fits your schedule and how you prefer to work.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (210) 633-8343 or request a time online. You will talk through your situation with our team and leave knowing what your next step looks like.
Michael Ireland & Associates Child Custody Lawyers
★★★★★
Lisa Marie 3/18/26
“From the very first time I walked into his office, Michael showed compassion and understanding for the unique circumstances of my case, which involved my child and a serious medical condition. He immediately recognized how important my child’s safety and wellbeing were to me.What stood out the most was that he truly listened. He treated our situation with respect, urgency, and care. Michael is also incredibly knowledgeable, and his experience and confidence were evident throughout the entire process. Because of this, I always felt supported and reassured that we were in the best hands.
I’m incredibly grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who truly cares about the families he represents.
If I ever need legal help again, he will be the first person I would call.”
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Family Law We Handle in San Antonio
A San Antonio family law matter rarely stands alone. Our core child custody page explains how conservatorship and possession work under Texas law, and below are the related matters we handle, each covered in depth on its own page:
- Divorce: The full divorce process, from filing to the final decree.
- Child support: Setting, modifying, and enforcing support for your children.
- Spousal support: Whether spousal maintenance applies in your case, and for how long.
- Paternity: Establishing legal fatherhood and the rights that follow.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: Agreements that define property and expectations before or during marriage.
- Property division: Dividing the marital estate, including homes, businesses, and retirement accounts.
- Mediation: A confidential, lower-conflict path to settle without a trial.
- Family law matters: Modifications, enforcement, protective orders, and other family issues.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
| Office | Counties Served | Where Your Case Is Heard |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Ireland & Associates, 9901 I-10, Suite 215, San Antonio, TX 78230 | Bexar County | Bexar County Civil District Courts at the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205. New cases are filed with the District Clerk’s Civil Central Filing in the Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, San Antonio, TX 78205. |
In Bexar County, family law matters are heard by the civil district courts at the downtown Bexar County Courthouse, and new cases are filed through the District Clerk’s Civil Central Filing in the adjacent Paul Elizondo Tower. Cases are assigned among the county’s civil district courts. Our office is about a 20-minute drive down Interstate 10 from the courthouse, depending on traffic, and we appear in these courts regularly.
The Attorneys Who Serve San Antonio
The Attorneys Who Serve San Antonio
When you hire our firm, you work with attorneys who practice family law in Bexar County, 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 San Antonio Families Trust Michael Ireland & Associates
The first call is about your case, not a sales pitch. We start by listening to what is happening in your family and what you want to protect. You will get a straight read on where you stand, even when that read is not what you hoped to hear.
We prepare San Antonio custody cases thoroughly, long before anything reaches a courtroom. Strong results in Bexar County come from organized records, a clear strategy, and meticulous preparation, not from posturing. We do that work early so you are not caught flat-footed later.
You can reach us, and you will know where your case stands. Clients tell us the difference is responsiveness: calls returned, questions answered in plain English, and no wondering for weeks at a time what is happening with your case.
We are built for the cases that are not simple. High-conflict custody, relocation and move-away disputes, special-needs children, and cases involving safety concerns all run through this firm. When your case has moving parts, the work has to match.
No promises about the outcome. A commitment to the preparation. Texas rules do not allow a lawyer to guarantee a result, and you should be wary of anyone who does. What we commit to is the preparation and advocacy that give your case its strongest footing.
Ready to talk? Call (210) 633-8343 or schedule a no-pressure consultation.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation is built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is going on. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Texas law says. In plain English, with no lecture and no scare tactics.
- We map your next step. You will leave knowing what comes next: filing, responding, gathering records, or taking time to think it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custody in Texas is decided as part of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, and for San Antonio families it is filed in Bexar County. These cases are heard by the Bexar County civil district courts at the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, with new filings going through the District Clerk’s Civil Central Filing in the Paul Elizondo Tower. Texas uses the term conservatorship rather than custody, and we will explain what that means for your family.
Generally a custody case belongs in the child’s home county, and when another state is involved, an interstate law called the UCCJEA decides which state has authority. We sort out the right court before filing so your case is not delayed or dismissed on a technicality.
Either works. Many clients meet us at our I-10 office on the North Side, but we also represent San Antonio clients by video and phone. Any court appearances are handled in Bexar County regardless of how we meet with you.
Talk to a San Antonio Family Law Attorney
We know the Bexar County courts, we know what is at stake when your children are involved, and we will tell you the truth about your options before you commit to anything. These decisions affect your family for years, and you deserve a firm that treats them that way. Michael Ireland & Associates represents families from our San Antonio office and other locations across Texas.
Call (210) 633-8343 or schedule a consultation online. We will match you with the right attorney on our San Antonio team and get you a clear first step.