Moving Forward With Integrity and Respect After Divorce
I excel at finding creative and respectful solutions to family law matters, including property and child-related issues. Understanding that each family is unique and has different end goals, I use collaborative law as a critical foundation for negotiated divorce cases to help clients put settlement at the forefront, negotiate more openly, and truly focus on what is best for their family. This results in them making smart long-term decisions, including effective and unique parenting plans, customized possession schedules, and creative property settlements. Through the process of Collaborative Divorce, individuals can resolve family law and divorce matters respectfully and in a way that satisfies everyone’s needs.
Here’s how:
- Collaborate with clients on pre- and post-marital agreements as well as cohabitation agreements to help them make holistically wise decisions for their families.
- Counsel clients on the importance of being mindful of their behavior and actions toward each other so they can be healthy co-parents and achieve long-lasting and productive results.
- Bring a sense of calm and level-headedness to very difficult and sensitive situations, whether the matter is complex and contentious or simple and agreed upon.
- Guide clients toward an amicable and reasonable solution in a respectful manner through thorough preparation and sound advice.
Professional Credentials
Kelly Caperton Fischer is a partner with Goranson Bain Ausley and respected family lawyer in Austin, Texas. In 2024, she was honored as Lawyer of the Year for Collaborative Law in Austin by Best Lawyers©, and she has received the Austin Top Attorney award from Austin Monthly Magazine for three consecutive years. Kelly is actively involved with the Texas Family Law Foundation, the Family Law Section of the Austin Bar Association, and Volunteer Legal Services. Having been a family lawyer at Goranson Bain Ausley since 2006, she has been consistently recognized on the Texas Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters since 2021 and included in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law from 2021 to 2025. A native Texan raised in Austin, Kelly completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University and earned her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.
Interests
When not helping clients navigate family law issues, Kelly enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, hiking, and spending time with her husband and son in Austin.
Featured Video
Services
Services
- Family Partner Violence And Divorce
- Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce
- Negotiated Divorce
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Child Custody
- Parenting Schedules
- LGBT Parenting Rights
- Visitation Rights
- Grandparent Visitation and Custody Rights in Texas
- Child Support
- Modifying Child Support
- Divorce for Women
- Divorce for Men
- Mental Health and Addiction in Divorce
- Dividing the Marital Home
- Characterization of Separate and Community Property
- Business Valuation in Divorce
- Adoption
- Becoming a Foster Parent
- Paternity
- Complex Property
- Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
- Property Division
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- LGBT Divorce
- Flat-Fee Divorce
- Litigated Divorce
- High-Conflict Divorce
- Appealing a Divorce Decree or Judgment
- Divorce for Business Owners
- Pre-Divorce Guidance
- Modification and Enforcement
- Gray Divorce
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
- Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2021 – 2024
- Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2021-2025
- Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2021 -2025
- Named the Best Lawyers© Collaborative Law: Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Austin, Best Lawyers, 2024
- Austin’s Top Attorneys, Austin Monthly Magazine, 2020 & 2022 – 2024
- Selected to the Texas Rising Stars list, Thomson Reuters, 2009 – 2012, 2018, 2019
Articles
Articles
- How to Minimize the Negative Effects of Divorce on Children October 11, 2024
- How to Navigate Co-Parenting During Texas Covid-19 Reopening Pause July 27, 2020
- How to Successfully Navigate Co-Parenting During Coronavirus Webinar April 22, 2020
- Is a Flat Fee Divorce Right for You? February 28, 2020
- Co-parenting Tips for Summer Fun May 17, 2018
- The Effects of Divorce on Children of All Ages August 31, 2016
Publications & Speeches
Publications & Speeches
- “Financially Surviving a Divorce“, Money Circle ATX, 2020
- “Regaining Financial Control Post-Divorce“, Money Circle ATX, 2020
- “Child Support Agreements.” Author, Advanced Family Law Seminar 2013, State Bar of Texas, 2013
- “Traveling Light: Collaborative Law Without Paralegals or Assistants”, Co-Author, Collaborative Law Spring Conference 2008, State Bar of Texas, 2008
- “Child Support (What Do Judges Do in Various Counties) Above & Below the Guidelines, the High Income Earners (Death of the Obligor),” Co-Author, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas and Family Law Section, 2008
- “Closing the File” Co-Author, Summer School, State Bar College, State Bar of Texas, 2008
Videos & Podcasts
Videos
- Benefits of Collaborative Divorce: How Can it Foster Effective Communication?
- What Are the Benefits of Co-Parenting Effectively After Divorce?
- Co-Parenting Advice: Top Tips for Effective Co-Parenting
- What Is Interest-Based Negotiation?: Definition and Benefits
- What Is Collaborative Law?
- How Can Divorce Affect Children at Different Ages?
- How to Successfully Navigate Co-Parenting During Coronavirus
- How to Minimize the Impact of Divorce on Children
Presentations
Presentations
- “Professionalism for the Paralegal.” Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar 2014, The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas, 2014
- “Volunteer Legal Services: Judge and Attorney Panel.” Austin Bar Association Family Law Section CLE, 2014
- “QDROs” Family Law Essentials, Family Law Council, Marble Falls, Texas, 2009
- “Spousal Maintenance and Alimony” Family Law Essentials, Family Law Council, Seguin, Texas, 2008
- “Collaborative Law” Alternative Dispute Resolution Course, University of Texas Law School, Professor Cynthia Bryant, 2008
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas)
- Member
- College of the State Bar of Texas, Pro Bono
- Member, 2009 – present
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Collaborative Law Section
- Member
- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Member
- Texas Advocacy Project previously Women’s Advocacy Project
- Volunteer: lawyer, 2006 – present
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
- Volunteer: mentor and lawyer, 2006 – present
Education
Education
- University of Texas School of Law, 2005
- J.D., Law
- Texas A & M University, 2002
- B.A., Political Science
- magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2006
