Heather Hudson

“I know how hard these transitions can be. Whether you’re navigating divorce, custody, or building your family, I focus on protecting what matters most and helping clients move forward with confidence.”


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Helping Clients Navigate Family Law Matters With Clarity and Confidence

I work with individuals navigating divorce, custody, support, property division, adoption, and family formation matters by providing a clear plan—one that begins with understanding their goals and values and ends with durable, practical solutions that allow them to move forward with confidence.

My own experience as a parent, going through separation and divorce while in law school shaped my commitment to this work. I understand how overwhelming family transitions can feel, and I believe clients deserve more than just a legal process. They need clarity, education, and options that protect their future. That’s why I work to resolve matters constructively through negotiation, Collaborative Divorce or mediation whenever possible—while being fully prepared to litigate when necessary. My goal is always to mitigate unnecessary conflict, protect children, and give clients tools they can use long after the case ends.

My clients include professionals, parents, military service members and spouses, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who want efficient solutions and an approach that balances firmness with compassion. Whether drafting complex orders, guiding second-parent adoptions, or navigating military retirement benefits, I am committed to protecting what matters most.

Here’s how:

  • Provide clear explanations and guidance so clients can make informed decisions.
  • Focus on children’s needs and long-term stability.
  • Manage complex issues such as military divorces, QDROs/DROs, and multi-county jurisdictional matters.
  • Secure lasting legal protections for LGBTQ+ clients through adoptions and tailored orders.
  • Stay responsive and practical while preparing thoroughly for court when needed.

Professional Credentials

With more than eight years of exclusive family law experience, and a background as both a U.S. Air Force officer and an M.B.A. graduate, Heather Hudson brings clients a unique combination of discipline, business insight, and legal skill. Based in the San Antonio office of Goranson Bain Ausley, she focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce (collaborative law and litigation), child custody and support, adoptions and terminations, surrogacy, name and gender-marker changes, and military divorce.

Heather is known for her ability to manage detail-heavy issues, educate clients clearly, and advocate with both strength and empathy. Her training in business administration enhances her ability to resolve complex financial and property matters, while her military background allows her to guide service members and their families with an insider’s understanding of military benefits, retirement, and culture.

Recognition

Heather has been widely recognized by both peers and clients for her excellence in family law. She has been named among San Antonio’s Best Lawyers and Rising Star Lawyers by Scene in S.A. Magazine, honored as one of the “10 Best Attorneys” for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, and selected for the Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Attorney Award. Her reputation for professionalism, integrity, and compassionate advocacy reflects both her legal skill and her dedication to serving clients with respect and care.

Client Reviews

Ms. Hudson provided excellent service; personable, professional, and detail oriented. She advised and drafted expert legal documentation to satisfy my partner and I’s requirements. Would recommend her hands down and will use her for future legal items. – Leonard G.
I was very impressed by the preparation and communication leading up to and during mediation, made it go very smoothly with minimal stress during rough times. I highly recommend. – Brent P.
I’ve been working with Heather since November and her and her team were amazing! They helped me through the entire divorce. Thank you guys for everything! – Robin H.
Ms. Hudson demonstrated poise and expert handling of sensitive situations, getting things done quicker than I expected. Thank you for your services. – Erika J.
Excellent attorney with excellent staff. They were always in communication with me about what was going on with my case and I appreciated how to the point and direct everyone was. I would certainly recommend Ms. Hudson to anyone who needs an attorney for divorce. – Tamara R.
Heather is a great lawyer who doesn’t waste time on getting things done. My last lawyer dragged his feet so I hired her to finish what he started and she did it. Thank you so much for helping me and my family thru this horrible ordeal that we went thru. You have put a smile on our faces. God Bless you and your family. – B.
This was the first time in my life that I have needed an attorney. I hired Ms. Hudson to represent me in a child support and possession case involving my daughter. In the very first consultation time, effort, patience, and respect was given to me from both Ms. Hudson and her paralegal. Most importantly they listened to my situation and provided their honest knowledge. I had contacted other lawyers in my search and had not received any treatment close to theirs. Ms. Hudson educated me about the situation and process of what I was facing every step of the way. I knew I was made a priority given the great availability I was shown to answer any questions or concerns. She always spoke with me with an even-keeled, respectful tone. I was never made to feel like any of my questions were dumb or irrelevant. All of these things were key to putting my trust in her knowledge and skills of a family attorney. Every document was presented to me to review and make any changes before they were sent out officially. There was never a decision made or communicated to opposing council without my input. I felt involved and aware of every step of the process of mediation as well. In fact I always was prepared about what was to come before the actual event. In the end I received an amicable order that had my daughter’s best interests at hand. I can not thank Ms. Hudson enough for all her work. I highly recommend hiring Ms. Hudson for any Family Law needs! – Marla M.
Heather Hudson is an amazing and thorough attorney. She is responsive and extremely knowledgeable. I recommend Ms. Hudson and her firm for any family law matter. She is excellent. She helped me with a very difficult issue and I am forever grateful! – Mysti M.
The entire staff was very professional from the first meeting to the very last. Ms. Hudson has such a passion that shows, especially when it comes to custody related issues. […] The communication with her office gave me great ease that my questions or concerns were addressed quickly. Even though we didn’t proceed with my case for many reasons that were beyond our control, I would still recommend Ms. Hudson and her office. If my the circumstances were different , I definitely would had of continued with Ms. Hudson representing me. I truly do thank you and appreciate what you and your staff tried to do for my case. – Mark B.
Heather and her team of paralegals were outstanding. They listened to everything I said and really had my best interests in heart whenever we made decisions together. Heather was straight forward and handled things professionally while also making me feel like I honestly had someone in my corner who knew what I was going through. – D.J. K.

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