Hailey Schmitt

Guiding Clients Toward Lasting Solutions

Family law matters are unlike any other legal issue because they touch every aspect of a person’s life—family, work, finances, and social relationships. My aim is to help clients close a difficult chapter, move forward to a brighter future, and reach outcomes they are comfortable with so they can truly focus on rebuilding their lives. While I handle all areas of family law, I am especially drawn to custody and visitation matters, where a solution-oriented, child-focused approach can make a meaningful impact. I prioritize settlement and creative parenting plans tailored to each family’s needs when possible. If settlement is not possible, I am a confident and prepared advocate in the courtroom.

Here’s how:

• Develop child-centered, practical solutions, including custom possession schedules, step-up plans for infants and young children, and reunification structures that reflect each family’s unique needs.
• Help clients reach settlements through negotiation whenever possible, while being fully prepared to advocate effectively in court when necessary.
• Provide clear, responsive communication and sound judgment, ensuring clients feel supported, informed, and able to move forward with confidence.

Representative Outcomes

• Secured Equal Parenting Time
• Protected Grandparents’ Rights in Child’s Life
• Crafted Visitation Plan for Medically Fragile Infants
• Finalized Non-Parent and Stepparent Adoptions
• Navigated complex custody issues, including long distance possession and access schedules

Experience and Professional Credentials

Hailey represents clients across the full continuum of family law, including divorce, property division, custody, visitation, modifications, adoptions, LGBT divorce, and non-parent issues. She brings a settlement-first but trial-ready approach, combining practical problem-solving with a calm courtroom presence and a deep commitment to helping parents and families build stable foundations for the future.

Hailey practices out of Goranson Bain Ausley’s Fort Worth office and serves clients in Johnson, Tarrant, and Ellis counties.

Interests

Outside the office, Hailey is an avid reader and sports fan (CFB, NFL, NHL, and college baseball) and a proud dog mom to a Westie named Winnie. She loves to travel and visit friends and family.