Schertz and Cibolo are among the fastest-growing communities in Guadalupe County, and many families here are connected to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. When a marriage ends, those families often face issues that a general practice may not see every day: military retirement, deployments, moves on orders and parents who live in different states.
Attorney Jesus R. Lopez represents Schertz and Cibolo residents in divorce, custody, child support and modification cases. Most Schertz and Cibolo addresses are in Guadalupe County, so divorces are filed with the Guadalupe County District Clerk and heard in Seguin. Parts of Schertz extend into Bexar and Comal counties, so we'll confirm the right county with you.
Family law services for Schertz and Cibolo
- Contested divorce and uncontested divorce
- Military divorce: retirement division, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, SBP and custody during deployment
- Child custody schedules built around Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (its 2026–27 dates are in our possession calendar)
- Child support, including Attorney General cases
- Retirement accounts, TSP and pensions
- Modifying or enforcing an existing order, including after a PCS move
Residency for military families
Texas normally requires six months of Texas residence and 90 days in the county before filing. Texas law also lets a service member or spouse who has been stationed in Texas count that time as Texas residence, and a Texas resident stationed elsewhere generally keeps Texas residence. We'll walk through your situation during your free consultation.
FAQ
Can I get divorced while my spouse is deployed?
Yes, but a deployed service member can ask the court to pause the case under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. An agreed divorce can often move forward if both spouses cooperate.
Is military retirement divided in a Texas divorce?
The part of military retired pay earned during the marriage is community property and can be divided. Federal rules control how it's calculated and paid.
Where is my divorce filed if I live in Cibolo?
Most Cibolo addresses are in Guadalupe County, so the case is filed with the Guadalupe County District Clerk in Seguin.