Mueller doesn’t look like most Austin neighborhoods. Built on the site of the old airport, it’s a place where new homes line walkable streets, the farmers’ market draws families every weekend, and kids race bikes past the park fountains. It’s lively, it’s modern, it’s filled with young families and professionals — but even in a community that feels so full of life, problems at home can shift everything in an instant.

Marriages break down. Custody disputes leave parents feeling pulled apart. A CPS visit can leave a family shaken and afraid. The numbers tell the bigger picture too: Travis County records more than 5,000 divorce filings each year, and nearly half involve children. The average contested divorce in Austin lasts six to twelve months or more, especially when property or business assets are involved. And across Texas, about 69% of divorce filings are initiated by women.

For families in Mueller, that means if you’re caught in the middle of it, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it without help. Having a Mueller family lawyer by your side can make the difference between feeling powerless and taking control of your future.