The Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC announces a major courtroom victory following a five-day jury trial in Hays County, Texas, where a jury of eight women and four men awarded primary custody of a four-year-old boy to the father, who was represented solely by Ben Carrasco. The jury also entered a fault-based finding of adultery against the mother, marking a pivotal outcome in a divorce case that had been contested since its filing in September 2024.
Prior to trial, both parents resided in Dripping Springs, Texas, and exercised an equal possession schedule. Despite this arrangement, the jury awarded the father the exclusive right to designate the child’s primary residence within Hays County and counties contiguous with Hays County. Both parties sought adultery findings against one another; however, the jury determined that only the wife committed adultery.
Following the jury’s decision, the trial judge entered orders consistent with the verdict and granted the father the exclusive right to enroll the child in school, deferring to the jury’s determination regarding primary residence. The judge also ordered the mother to pay child support to the father.
“My client was gratified by the verdict. This is a result we never could have achieved in mediation, and I don't believe it would have been possible without a jury. Texas is unique in allowing juries to decide fault in a divorce and which parent can designate a child's primary residence. Demanding a jury trial is a tool that can give Fathers a fighting chance to win primary custody of their children. While going to trial is always a gamble, in this case it paid off,” said Ben Carrasco, Founder of the Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC.
As an Austin divorce attorney and Austin family law attorney, Ben Carrasco focuses exclusively on family law matters. Recognized among the best Austin divorce attorneys, Carrasco is known for taking contested custody and divorce cases to trial when necessary. “I litigate all aspects of family law in my family law practice, including divorce, child custody, child support, property division, modifications, spousal support, paternity, and enforcement actions,” Carrasco stated.
Licensed by the State Bar of Texas, family law attorney Ben Carrasco represents clients throughout Austin, Hays County, Travis County, Williamson County, and surrounding Central Texas communities. The firm handles divorce, jury trials, child custody disputes, property division cases, modifications, and enforcement proceedings.
Those seeking experienced representation in divorce and custody matters can visit https://bencarrascolaw.com/ to learn more.
About Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC
Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC is an Austin-based family law firm focused exclusively on divorce and custody litigation. The firm represents clients in Travis County, Hays County, Williamson County, and surrounding areas in complex family law matters.
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