Managing Complex Property Division and Family Law Appeals
Each complex divorce case is different due to its unique strengths and weaknesses. Some involve complex property divisions that require litigation, whereas others have matters that can be settled through sophisticated negotiation. Clint Westhoff combines his experience and knowledge of the law with his technical and analytical skills to view these factors clearly. Clint uses objectivity to help his clients gauge the pros and cons of each settlement so they can focus their attention on a positive and possible outcome.
Once achievable goals are set, Clint advocates aggressively for each client. From settling complex property divisions to representing clients in a family law appeal, he provides an invaluable sense of assurance during what is, for most people, one of the most stressful experiences they will ever face. His prowess in representing clients both in and out of the courtroom, whether it be through briefing, litigating, or filing appeals, has earned him the respect of his peers.
With 25 years of legal experience, Clint has dedicated 20 years exclusively to practicing family law in Dallas, Texas. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has been included in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law from 2017 to 2025, and has been consistently listed as a Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters from 2013 to 2024.
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Services
Services
- Family Partner Violence And Divorce
- Divorce
- Property Division
- Characterization of Separate and Community Property
- Complex Property
- Business Valuation in Divorce
- Appealing a Divorce Decree or Judgment
- Divorce Arbitration
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Litigated Divorce
- Divorce for Men
- Divorce for Women
- Mental Health and Addiction in Divorce
- Parenting Schedules
- Visitation Rights
- LGBT Parenting Rights
- Dividing the Marital Home
- Becoming a Foster Parent
- Grandparent Visitation and Custody Rights in Texas
- Paternity
- Adoption
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
- LGBT Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- Negotiated Divorce
- Divorce for Business Owners
- Pre-Divorce Guidance
- High-Conflict Divorce
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Modification and Enforcement
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
- Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2017 – 2025
- Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2013 – 2024
- Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2004 – 2011
Articles
Articles
Publications & Speeches
Publications & Speeches
- Author, “Case Law Update”, Meeting of the Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, June, 2006
- Co-Author with Judge Craig Fowler, “Personal Goodwill in the Valuation of Closely Held Business Interests”, November Meeting of the American Society of Appraisers, November 8, 2005
- Author, “Family Law in the 1st and 2nd Special Sessions of the 79th Legislative Session: Attempting to Fix Mistakes and Oversights in the Family Code”, Family Law Section Meeting of the Dallas Bar Association, September, 2005
- Co-Author with Melinda Eitzen, Stuart Brown, Kelly McClure and Lisa Duffee, “Annual Survey of Texas Law – Parent and Child”, 56SMU L. Rev. 1707, Summer, 2003
- Co-Author with Kelly McClure, “What’s In and Out of the Texas Family Code”, Dallas Bar Association, Headnotes, October, 2001
- Co-Author with Kelly McClure, “Fighting Over Faith: Religious Beliefs and Practices Role in Custody Litigation”, 17 Texas Lawyer, No. 22, August 6, 2001
Videos & Podcasts
Videos
- How to File a Divorce Appeal: Understanding the Appeal Process in Texas
- How Do You Prove Your Separate Property During a Divorce Proceeding in Texas?
- How Do I Prove What Property is Mine?
- How to Protect Your Separate Property in a High Net Worth Divorce: Part I
- How to Protect Your Separate Property in a High Net Worth Divorce: Part II
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
- Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
- Associate Member
- Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- Member
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Member
- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Member
Education
Education
- Washburn University School of Law, 1996
- J.D., Deans Honors, Law
- Kansas State University,1994
- B.S., Political Science
Bar Admissions
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1999
Certifications
Certifications
Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2006
