Boerne Family Law Attorney

Lawyer for Divorce, Child Custody, & More in Kendall County

Simply being involved in any type of family law proceeding can be incredibly stressful. These cases can be life-changing for the parties and any children involved. In family law courts, marriages end. New custody schedules for children are established. Men are formally declared to be the fathers of their children. The assets accrued by a couple over the course of years of marriage are divided. Truly, family law proceedings represent a time of great change for the entire family. With so much at stake, you need a strong legal advocate.

Brandon Wong & Associates has a team of experienced family law attorneys who can fight for your best interests throughout your proceeding. We know how challenging family law cases can be, in many ways. Even what appears to be a simple divorce can be legally complex. Unrepresented parties risk being taken advantage of for lack of knowing the law and understanding how it is applied. We will fight to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Boerne Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is likely the most common type of family law proceeding people experience. It is a very common legal process, but it can still be nerve-wracking, and the decisions made can affect your finances and other areas of your life for years to come. Our attorneys will be there to fight for your best interests at every step of the divorce process.

Dividing Marital Assets in Texas

Generally, the first step to dividing marital property is to determine what is separate versus marital property. As Texas is a community property state, anything found to be marital property is divided 50/50. This may seem straightforward, but some complex assets are more difficult than others to divide. Real estate, a family business, and retirement accounts are all likely marital property, but they can take some strategizing to split correctly.

Attorney for Divorce in or Out of Court

You generally have two options for resolving the issues in your divorce. Many spouses in modern times use strategies like mediation - which may even be court-ordered - to reach an agreement and file an uncontested divorce. This approach is often faster and less costly. However, this method does not work for every set of spouses.

If an agreement cannot be reached, or if mediation is not right for you, our attorneys are skilled in the art of divorce litigation. We will fight for your best interests and your child's best interests in court.

Child Custody Attorneys Serving Kendall County

Issues concerning child custody can be decided during a divorce, but these cases can also be brought separately by parents who were never married. In Texas, joint custody arrangements are typically favored. Generally, one parent will have primary custody going forward, while the other will nearly always enjoy visitation. The parent who does not have primary custody is often ordered to pay child support.

Child Custody and Fathers' Rights

Mothers and fathers have the same rights when it comes to child custody. Gone is the presumption that the mother is the primary caregiver. However, fathers still face some disadvantages. It is usually quite apparent who a child's mother is, while a father may need to take extra steps to gain legal paternity before enforcing his rights.

Enforcing and Modifying Child Custody

Even once a custody arrangement has been established, parents can still run into issues. Modifications are sometimes possible if the circumstances warrant them. For example, one parent may want to relocate, which would make long-distance visitation necessary if allowed.

Enforcement actions are sometimes necessary. A divorced parent may be refusing to cooperate with custody exchanges, forcing you to go to court to enforce your custody agreement. Our attorneys strive to help parents spend more time with their children whenever possible.

Contact a Boerne Family Law Attorney

Family law cases can be difficult, but the attorneys at Brandon Wong & Associates can take the burden off you and fight for your interests. We are skilled in many areas of family law, and we can meet a wide variety of your legal needs. Contact us at 210-201-3832 to arrange a confidential consultation. We serve clients throughout Kendall County from our Boerne law office.