Family Law Attorney in Brazos County, TX
Family law cases are not just legal proceedings. Among other things, they determine where your children sleep at night, who makes decisions about their education and medical care, and how much financial support they receive. When a co-parent is being unreasonable, the consequences of an unresolved dispute can follow your children for years.
Texas family law covers a wide range of issues, including:
Each of these issues carries real consequences. Our attorneys take them seriously, and so should you.
Texas courts do not automatically favor one parent over the other. The law requires that every custody decision be based on the best interests of the child. That standard sounds simple, but in practice, courts look at many different factors to figure out what it actually means for a specific family.
Some of the things a Brazos County judge may consider include:
Texas uses the term “conservatorship” to describe custody. Managing conservatorship refers to the right to make important decisions about the child’s life, such as medical care, education, and religious upbringing. Possessory conservatorship refers to the actual time the child spends with each parent. Courts in this area generally start from the position that children benefit from having a meaningful relationship with both parents, unless there is a reason that arrangement would not be safe or healthy.
Cases filed in Brazos County go through the district courts located at the Brazos County Courthouse on East 26th Street in Bryan. The Family Law Associate Court handles many of the day-to-day hearings, including temporary orders and bench trials. Knowing how these courts operate, what judges typically look for, and how to present your case clearly can make a real difference in the outcome.
Child support is calculated using a formula based on the net monthly income of the parent who is ordered to pay. Net resources generally means income after certain deductions, including taxes, Social Security, and the cost of the child’s health insurance. The court applies a percentage to that net income based on the number of children involved.
As a general guide, Texas guidelines typically apply:
Texas caps the net monthly income used in guideline calculations. As of September 2025, that cap increased to $11,700 per month, up from the prior $9,200 limit. For a parent at or above the cap, guideline support for one child can reach up to $2,340 per month. Courts may also order additional support above the guideline amount if a child has specific needs that exceed what the standard calculation covers.
Child support is not just about the base payment. It can also include medical and dental insurance coverage, unreimbursed medical expenses, and in some cases, costs related to a child’s education or special needs.
If your co-parent is not paying what was ordered, or if you believe the amount ordered does not reflect your actual financial situation, our legal team can help you understand your options. The Child Support Associate Court in Brazos County, located near the courthouse complex on East 26th Street, handles enforcement and modification of support orders referred through the Attorney General’s office.
Life changes. A custody or support order that made sense two years ago may no longer work for your family today. Texas law recognizes this, and it allows courts to modify existing family law orders when circumstances have changed in a way that is both material and substantial. That phrase means the change has to be real, significant, and not something that was already considered when the original order was made.
Common reasons a parent might seek a modification include:
Actually, modifications work in both directions. Our law firm represents parents who need to change an existing order, and we also represent parents who are fighting back against a modification their ex proposed. Just because someone files a petition to modify does not mean the court will grant it. The person asking for the change has to meet a legal standard, and if they cannot, the existing order stays in place.
Post-decree modifications can apply to:
If you received notice that your ex has filed a modification petition, do not wait to respond. Timing matters in these cases, and a delay can limit your options.
Not every difficult co-parent situation rises to the level of a legal emergency. But some do. If your co-parent is violating the existing custody order, withholding the children without cause, making decisions that affect your children without your input, or creating an unsafe environment, those are situations where legal action may be necessary.
Parents dealing with these issues in the Bryan and College Station area sometimes find themselves in contact with local law enforcement or medical providers at facilities like CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan. Documentation from these contacts can become important evidence in a family law proceeding.
Our attorneys help parents:
Protecting your children does not mean winning an argument. It means making sure the legal order in place actually reflects what is safe and healthy for them.
We’ll learn more about your situation and discuss your options for moving forward.
Together, we’ll get to work resolving your issues – representing you through mediation and, if necessary, in court.
Not necessarily. If both parents agree on the changes they want to make, it may be possible to reach an agreement outside of court and submit it to a judge for approval. Many modifications are resolved this way, through negotiation or mediation, without a full contested hearing. That said, any modification has to be approved by a judge and entered as a new court order to be legally binding.
Texas uses a cap on the net monthly income that guideline child support calculations are based on. As of September 1, 2025, that cap is $11,700 per month in net resources. Under the guidelines, the maximum support for one child at that income level would be approximately $2,340 per month. For parents with higher incomes, the court generally applies the percentage only up to the cap. However, if a child has proven needs that go beyond what the guideline amount covers, a court may order additional support above the standard calculation. The cap applies to guideline support, not to the court’s overall authority to address a child’s needs in appropriate cases.
If you are in Bryan or a surrounding community and your custody situation involves Brazos County, working with an attorney who understands the local courts and local procedures can make a real difference. CE Borman & Associates serves families across the region, including those who travel along State Highway 21 or U.S. Highway 190 to reach the courts in Bryan. Our attorneys can help you understand what a Brazos County judge is likely to consider in your case, how to document your concerns effectively, how to respond to motions filed by the other parent, and how to present your position in a way that is clear and credible. Whether you are trying to establish a custody plan for the first time or fighting to protect one that is already in place, having experienced legal guidance on your side can change the outcome.
