New Braunfels · Comal County · Texas
New Braunfels Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Steady, practical guidance for divorce, child custody, child support and guardianship in New Braunfels, Canyon Lake and across Comal County. Call for a free consultation with a family law attorney by phone or video. No office visit needed to get started.
- Free consultation
- Flat fees for many cases
- Se habla español
- 10+ years in Comal County courts
How we help
Family law services for New Braunfels & Comal County
From a simple agreed divorce to a contested custody case or a guardianship for an aging parent, our New Braunfels family law firm handles the legal side so you can focus on your family. Explore 115+ plain-English guides written for Texas families.
Divorce
An overview of how divorce works in Texas and Comal County, and where to start when your marriage is ending.
All divorce topics →Child Custody
How Texas custody works for New Braunfels parents, from conservatorship and visitation schedules to changing or enforcing an order.
All child custody topics →Child Support
How Texas child support is set, changed and enforced, with a free calculator and local help for Comal County parents.
- How Support Is Calculated
- Child Support Calculator
- Net Resources
- Medical & Dental Support
- Support Modification
Family Law
Adoption, paternity, CPS cases, protective orders, name changes and post-divorce problems for families in New Braunfels and nearby counties.
All family law topics →Guardianship
How Texas guardianship works for adults, minors and young adults, and when a less restrictive option may be the better fit.
All guardianship topics →Why families call us
A family law firm that knows Comal County
New Braunfels is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and our family courts are busy. Divorce, custody and guardianship cases here are filed with the district or county clerk, move through local mediation and hearing practices, and often involve issues specific to this area: homes that have grown sharply in value, families who commute along I-35 to San Antonio or Austin, military families near Joint Base San Antonio, and a city that straddles the Comal–Guadalupe county line.
We have spent more than a decade helping families through cases in Comal County and the surrounding counties. We know how these cases tend to unfold here, and we'll tell you honestly what to expect. Most of the work happens by phone, video, email and e-signature, so you can get help without taking a day off.
About our firmStraight answers
Clear explanations of Texas law, realistic expectations, and no pressure.
Predictable fees
Flat fees for many matters, such as uncontested divorces. Written fee agreements every time.
Settle when you can, prepared when you can't
Most cases settle in mediation. We prepare every case as if it might go to a judge.
Easy from New Braunfels
Phone and video consultations, e-signatures, and in-person meetings when you want them. Consultations in English or Spanish.
The process
How a New Braunfels family case usually moves
Free consultation
We listen, review your goals, and explain your options under Texas law and how cases move in Comal County.
A clear plan
You get a written fee agreement and a plan for filing, service, temporary orders if needed, and the documents to gather.
Negotiate & mediate
We exchange information, negotiate, and, in most contested cases, attend mediation to reach a binding agreement.
Final orders
We prepare the decree or order, prove it up in court, and help you follow through: QDROs, deeds, name changes and enforcement.
Popular questions
Start with the topics New Braunfels families ask about most
Areas we serve
New Braunfels and the surrounding Hill Country & I-35 communities
We represent clients throughout Comal County, including New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Spring Branch and Garden Ridge, and in neighboring Guadalupe, Hays and Kendall counties.
Comal County Court
A plain-language walk-through of filing a divorce or custody case in Comal County, from the district clerk to mediation and final hearings.
Read more →Comal Guardianship
Where Comal County guardianships are filed, what the court needs, and what guardians must do afterward, explained for New Braunfels families.
Read more →Divorce Records
Where New Braunfels-area divorce decrees are kept, how to order a certified copy, and when a state verification letter is enough.
Read more →Fees and Forms
The pieces that make up filing costs, how to ask the court to waive them, and when free court forms do or do not fit a Comal County case.
Read more →Community Resources
Where New Braunfels families can find legal aid, safety help, child support services, veterans assistance and co-parenting classes.
Read more →Canyon Lake
How Canyon Lake divorces, custody cases and guardianships are handled in Comal County, including lake homes, rental property and retirement.
Read more →Seguin
How family cases work in Seguin and Guadalupe County, and why some New Braunfels residents file there instead of Comal County.
Read more →San Marcos
How San Marcos and Hays County family cases work, including student residency, young parents, paternity and I-35 commutes to New Braunfels.
Read more →Boerne
How Boerne and Kendall County family cases work, with Hill Country land, I-10 commutes and parents living across the Comal County line.
Read more →Bulverde & Spring Branch
How Bulverde and Spring Branch family cases are handled in Comal County, with acreage homes, US 281 commutes and parenting across a large county.
Read more →Schertz & Cibolo
How Schertz and Cibolo family cases are handled across Guadalupe, Bexar and Comal counties, with a focus on military families near JBSA.
Read more →Guides & checklists
Prepare before you file
Before You File
Key decisions and preparation steps to take before filing for divorce in Comal County or Guadalupe County.
Read more →Divorce Checklist
A printable, item-by-item list of documents and information to gather for a Texas divorce in Comal County.
Read more →What Not to Do
The separation missteps that most often hurt Comal County divorce and custody cases, and better choices to make instead.
Read more →Protecting Your Finances
Steps to protect your credit, cash flow and share of community property during a divorce in Comal County.
Read more →Social Media & Divorce
How online posts and messages show up in Comal County family cases, and simple rules for staying safe online.
Read more →Telling the Kids
Practical, age-by-age guidance for telling children about divorce, with sample words for Comal County parents.
Read more →Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to live in Comal County to file for divorce in New Braunfels?
Texas requires that one spouse has lived in Texas for at least six months and in the county where the case is filed for at least 90 days. If you live on the Guadalupe County side of New Braunfels, your case is usually filed in Guadalupe County instead. See where to file for divorce.
How long does a divorce take in Texas?
Texas has a 60-day waiting period from the date the petition is filed, so the fastest uncontested divorces finish a little after two months. Contested cases with property or custody disputes commonly take six months to a year or longer. See our divorce timeline.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. Your first consultation is free and confidential, by phone, video or in person. We’ll explain your options and what the next steps would cost before you decide anything. See fees.
Do you handle guardianships as well as divorce?
Yes. Along with divorce, custody and support, we help families with adult and minor guardianships, guardianship alternatives such as powers of attorney and supported decision-making, and guardianships for young adults turning 18. Start with our guardianship guide.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Ofrecemos consultas gratuitas en español. Visite nuestra página en español o llame al (830) 302-4071.
Talk With a New Braunfels Family Lawyer
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll reach out, usually the same business day. Prefer to talk now? Call (830) 302-4071.
- Free, confidential consultation
- Phone, video or in-person meetings
- Flat fees available for many matters
- Se habla español