Boerne is the county seat of Kendall County, west of New Braunfels across the Hill Country and just off I-10 north of San Antonio. Kendall County shares a border with Comal County, and the area between Boerne, Bulverde and Spring Branch is where the two counties meet. Most Boerne family cases are filed with the Kendall County District Clerk in Boerne. Our family law team in New Braunfels handles Kendall County cases and helps families whose lives, homes or children cross between Kendall and Comal counties.
Kendall County, Boerne and the Comal County Line
Boerne’s growth has pushed new neighborhoods well beyond the city limits, and county lines in the area are not always obvious.
- Boerne and most surrounding addresses are in Kendall County.
- Some homes east of Boerne, toward Bulverde and Spring Branch, sit in Comal County even when the mailing address or school district suggests otherwise.
- Fair Oaks Ranch spans more than one county, including Kendall, Bexar and Comal.
A Texas divorce is filed in a county where one spouse has lived for at least 90 days, after six months in Texas (Tex. Fam. Code § 6.301). The county your home sits in decides where you file. Check your appraisal district record if you are unsure. Our page on where to file for divorce explains residency in more detail.
Filing a Family Case in Kendall County
The steps in a Kendall County case look much like any other Texas county, but local practice matters.
- District clerk. Divorce, custody and support cases are filed with the Kendall County District Clerk.
- Fees. Check the current fee schedule with the Kendall County District Clerk.
- Court schedule. Court calendars and the way hearings are set differ from county to county. Ask how settings work in your court, and plan ahead.
- Standing orders and local requirements. Ask whether any standing order, mediation requirement or parenting class applies.
- Guardianship and probate. These are handled through the county clerk and the Kendall County court system.
Hill Country Land, Homes and Ranch Property
Land is often at the center of a Boerne-area divorce. Many families own acreage, a ranchette or a home on a larger lot, and some hold land that has been in the family for generations.
Separate or Community?
Texas presumes property is community (Tex. Fam. Code § 3.003). Land owned before marriage, or received by gift or inheritance, is separate property, but it must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. In Hill Country cases, the hard questions are often:
- Whether community money paid down a mortgage on separate land
- Whether a house, barn or well built during the marriage creates a reimbursement claim
- Whether a partition or gift deed changed the character of the land
- How rental, hunting lease or livestock income earned during the marriage is treated
Our pages on separate property and community property explain the rules.
Agricultural and Wildlife Valuations
Many rural tracts carry an agricultural or wildlife management valuation for property taxes. A transfer to one spouse, a change in use or a sale can affect that valuation and trigger rollback taxes. The divorce decree should say who is responsible for keeping the valuation in place and who pays if it is lost.
Higher-Value Estates
Boerne-area families sometimes have significant assets beyond land, such as investment accounts, closely held businesses and deferred compensation. Our page on high-asset divorce covers valuation, tracing and disclosure.
Commutes and Parenting Plans
Many Boerne parents commute down I-10 into San Antonio, while others work in New Braunfels or along the Highway 46 corridor. Those commutes shape what is realistic for children.
- Distance. Boerne and New Braunfels are well within 50 miles of each other, so the expanded Standard Possession Order generally applies by default unless a parent elects otherwise or the court finds it is not in the child’s best interest.
- School exchanges. A school pickup can avoid face-to-face exchanges and reduce driving.
- Geographic restrictions. Kendall and Comal counties are contiguous, so a restriction to Kendall County and contiguous counties may allow a move to New Braunfels. A restriction limited to one school district may not.
For example, imagine parents who divorce while both live in Boerne. A year later, one parent takes a job in New Braunfels. Whether that parent can move with the children depends on the exact wording of the order. If it does not allow the move, the parent can try to reach an agreement or ask the court for a modification. See our page on relocation.
Aging Parents and Guardianship in Kendall County
Many families in the Boerne area care for an older parent. When memory loss or illness makes it hard for a parent to manage money or medical decisions, consider alternatives first, such as a durable power of attorney and a medical power of attorney. If a guardianship is needed, it is filed in Kendall County when the parent lives there. Our page on dementia and Alzheimer’s explains the options.
Existing Orders and Moves Between Counties
A custody or support order from Kendall County generally stays with the Kendall County court for modification and enforcement, even after a family moves to New Braunfels. If the child has lived in another county for at least six months, a transfer may be possible. We review your current order and history before recommending where to file.
Getting Ready for a Boerne or Kendall County Case
A little preparation makes the first meeting with a lawyer far more productive. Before your consultation, try to gather:
- Deeds and closing documents for your home and any land, including older family conveyances
- Appraisal district records showing the county and any special tax valuation
- Recent statements for bank, retirement and investment accounts
- Pay records and tax returns for the last two or three years
- Any existing court orders, including prior divorce or custody orders from Kendall, Comal or Bexar County
- School and activity schedules for the children
If you do not have everything, that is fine. Bring what you can, and we will help you work out what else is needed and how to get it without escalating conflict.
Talk With a Family Lawyer Serving Boerne, Kendall County and New Braunfels
If you live in Boerne or elsewhere in Kendall County, or if your family is split between Kendall County and Comal County, our family law team can help you understand where your case belongs and how local issues like land and commutes affect it. Call (830) 302-4071 for a free consultation by phone, video or in person. Se habla español.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is a Boerne divorce filed?
Boerne is the county seat of Kendall County, so most Boerne divorces are filed with the Kendall County District Clerk in Boerne. Some nearby addresses lie in Comal or Bexar County instead, so confirm the county of your actual home.
My Boerne address is in Comal County. Where do I file?
Mailing addresses and school districts do not always match county lines. If your home is actually in Comal County, your divorce would generally be filed with the Comal County District Clerk in New Braunfels, once the residency rules are met.
How is ranch or acreage property handled in a Kendall County divorce?
The same Texas community property rules apply, but land often needs careful tracing, a reliable appraisal and attention to agricultural or wildlife tax valuations. Who keeps the land and how the other spouse is compensated is often the central question.
Can a parent move from Boerne to New Braunfels with the children?
It depends on the geographic restriction in the custody order. Kendall and Comal counties border each other, so a restriction that includes contiguous counties may allow the move. A narrower restriction may require an agreement or a modification.
Do you handle guardianships in Kendall County?
Yes. Guardianships are filed in the county where the proposed ward lives, so a Boerne resident’s guardianship would generally be filed in Kendall County.
Last reviewed November 13, 2026. General information only, not legal advice.