Jill Lowe

"Family law is about people, not case numbers. My role is to guide clients through divorce with care, clarity, and a focus on building a healthy life after it."


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Jill Lowe, Collaborative Divorce and Family Law Attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano and Flower Mound

About Jill Lowe

Jill Lowe is a family law, divorce, and Collaborative Law attorney with Goranson Bain Ausley who represents professionals, business owners, parents, and individuals approaching retirement in divorce, child custody, property division, and other family law matters. With more than 22 years of legal experience, she is particularly known for helping clients resolve disputes constructively through Collaborative Divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement, allowing them to maintain greater control over decisions affecting their families, finances, and future.

Clients turn to Jill when they want to resolve family law disputes thoughtfully and with as little unnecessary conflict as possible. She helps individuals and families navigate divorce with clarity and confidence, focusing on practical solutions, informed decision-making, and outcomes that support long-term family and financial well-being. Her approach reflects a belief that families are often best served when they maintain control over important decisions rather than leaving them to court.

Jill is the past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Section, a leadership role that reflects her longstanding commitment to helping families resolve conflict outside the courtroom whenever possible. She believes clients are often best served when they can make informed decisions for themselves rather than placing those decisions in the hands of a judge.

As both a family lawyer and Certified Professional Life Coach, Jill brings a perspective that extends beyond legal strategy alone. She understands that divorce affects every aspect of a person’s life, and she helps clients navigate not only the legal process but also the personal transition that follows. Her goal is to help clients move through a difficult chapter with confidence, stability, and a clear vision for what comes next.

Why Clients Choose Jill

Statewide Leader in Collaborative Divorce

Jill is the past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Section and has directed Texas’s statewide Collaborative Law Conference. Her leadership reflects years of experience helping families resolve divorce constructively while maintaining greater privacy, control, and respect throughout the process.

A Lawyer and Certified Life Coach

As a Certified Professional Coach and Life Coach, Jill understands that clients often need support navigating difficult decisions and major life changes—not just legal issues. Her coaching background helps clients approach the process with greater clarity, confidence, and perspective.

Focused on Solutions, Not Conflict

Many clients choose Jill because they want to reduce unnecessary conflict and protect important family relationships. She helps clients pursue practical, settlement-focused solutions through collaborative law, mediation, and negotiation whenever appropriate.

Helping Clients Build Their Next Chapter

Jill believes divorce is not simply a legal process—it is a life transition. She works closely with clients to help them make thoughtful decisions that support their long-term goals, financial well-being, and family relationships.

Trusted Across North Texas

Jill serves clients throughout North Texas from Goranson Bain Ausley’s Plano and Flower Mound offices. Clients value her compassionate guidance, practical advice, and commitment to helping them move forward with confidence.

Practice Focus

Jill helps clients resolve family law matters through collaborative, negotiated, and mediation-based approaches that reduce conflict, preserve relationships, and allow families to maintain greater control over important decisions.

  • Collaborative Divorce. Representation in the Collaborative process, helping spouses resolve divorce privately and constructively while retaining control over important family and financial decisions.
  • Divorce Mediation. Settlement-focused representation and guidance through mediation, helping clients reach practical, durable agreements while avoiding unnecessary conflict.
  • Child Custody and Conservatorship. Counsel in matters involving conservatorship, possession schedules, and parenting arrangements that support children’s stability and long-term interests.
  • Property Division. Representation in the division of marital estates, including matters involving substantial or complex property that require careful financial analysis.
  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements. Drafting and review of premarital and marital property agreements for individuals and couples planning or restructuring a marriage.
  • Gray Divorce. Counsel for clients divorcing later in life, with attention to retirement assets, long-term financial security, and property accumulated over a long marriage.

Recognition and Credentials

Jill has been named to Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) in 2019, 2020, and 2024, and was selected to the Rising Stars list in 2009, 2010, and from 2016 through 2018. She also received the Professional Excellence Award from Next Generation Divorce in 2016.

A recognized leader in the collaborative law community, Jill served as Chair of the State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Section. She was Course Director of the 18th Annual Collaborative Law Conference in 2025 and Assistant Course Director of the 17th Annual Conference in 2024. She is also a member of Collaborative Divorce Denton County, and Board of Trustees for Collaborative Divorce Texas.

Earlier in her career, Jill was Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar from 2014 to 2019 and served as President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Marital and Family Law Section.

Jill contributes to the education of family law professionals throughout Texas, presenting on topics including client enrollment and serving families with limited financial resources. She is also the author of the children’s book It’s Okay if My Mommy Changes, I Still Love Her.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Types of Family Law Cases Does Jill Lowe Handle?

Jill represents clients in divorce, child custody, and property matters. Her practice focuses on collaborative and negotiated resolution, including Collaborative Divorce, mediation, and settlement-focused representation. She also advises clients whose divorces involve significant or complex assets.

Is Jill Trained in Collaborative Divorce, and When Does She Recommend It?

Yes. Jill has advanced collaborative training and currently leads Collaborative Divorce Texas as a Trustee. She often recommends Collaborative Divorce when spouses are willing to work together respectfully and want to maintain control over decisions affecting their family and finances. When Collaborative Divorce is not the right fit, she helps clients pursue mediation and other negotiated solutions.

How Does Jill’s Background as a Certified Life Coach Influence Her Work?

Jill completed professional and life coach certification alongside her legal training. She uses those skills to help clients navigate difficult decisions, manage the stress of divorce, create a future plan, and maintain focus on their long-term goals throughout the process.

Does Jill Work With Clients in Plano and Flower Mound?

Yes. Jill is based in Goranson Bain Ausley’s Plano office and also serves clients from the firm’s Flower Mound office, representing families throughout North Texas.

What Does It Cost to Work With Jill?

Goranson Bain Ausley works on a retainer and hourly billing model. Because every family law matter is unique, retainer amounts vary based on the complexity of the issues involved and the anticipated scope of representation. During an initial consultation, clients receive information about the firm’s fee structure and what to expect throughout the process.

Client Reviews

I do not wish divorce on my biggest enemy, and I wish I would have had Jill in my corner from the get go. She is amazing at putting you in a peaceful place, and helping you understand the process. I would recommend that if you have even thought about divorce and you didn’t call Jill Lowe, then you have already taken a misstep. I will forever tell people, when i hear divorce is on their mind, then they MUST CALL JLOWE!!! – Michael C.
Thankfully, I have been able to direct a few friends in need to JLowe Law. They have had excellent experiences despite the situations that brought them there. God holds a prominent place in their office, so if you are looking to work with someone who is faith based, Jill may be your gal. – Liz J.
Going through a divorce is never easy, but Jill Lowe helped me tremendously. She was compassionate and caring, and took the time to explain the process as well as my options throughout the entire case. She was an excellent advocate for me, and I appreciate everything she did. I strongly recommend Jill Lowe if you need a divorce attorney. – George M.
Jill Lowe was an invaluable asset who supported me and guided me through my divorce. I highly recommend her. – Jim E.
Jill is an experienced professional who took the time to carefully listen to my personal situation, understand my goals and gauge the pace that I wanted to proceed at. She recommended a skilled collaborative divorce team, created a useful outline of key process steps and made each session productive. Most importantly to me, she remained balanced at all times with her guidance and recommendations, being patient as I thought through decisions on how best to achieve goals for me and my former spouse. She is a trusted advisor, time efficient, an effective communicator and emotionally aware in this sensitive field who I strongly recommend working with in the collaborative divorce process. – GBA Client

Beyond the Practice

Outside her practice, Jill is the President of Jill’s Jugs, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides care packages to people undergoing treatment for cancer. She also mentors younger members of her community, participates in Bible study through her church, and volunteers with organizations serving individuals experiencing homelessness.

A breast cancer survivor, Jill is passionate about encouraging others through life’s most difficult transitions. Whether helping a client navigate divorce or supporting someone facing cancer treatment, she believes people deserve guidance, compassion, and hope during challenging times. That belief continues to shape both her practice and her service to the community.

When she’s not working with clients or volunteering, Jill enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

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