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Kelly Caperton Fischer, Collaborative Law Family Law Attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley's Austin office

About Kelly Caperton Fischer

Family transitions — divorce, custody, agreements before or during marriage — arrive at consequential moments in a person’s life. Kelly Caperton Fischer is a partner in Goranson Bain Ausley’s Austin office and one of Central Texas’s most-recognized Collaborative Divorce attorneys. She has practiced family law at GBA since 2006 — nearly two decades helping Austin-area clients move through divorce, child custody, and the agreements that surround them with clarity and confidence.

Kelly’s practice focuses on finding creative and respectful solutions to family law matters — pre- and postnuptial agreements, complex property, and child-related issues. She helps clients keep resolution at the forefront, communicate more effectively, and make thoughtful decisions that support their family’s future. The result is practical, customized agreements—from parenting plans and possession schedules to creative property settlements—that are designed to work for the long term rather than simply resolving today’s dispute. Her approach is conscientious, practical, and diligent — built around bringing a sense of calm and level-headedness to very difficult and sensitive situations. Kelly counsels clients on being mindful of their behavior and actions toward each other so they can be healthy co-parents, and she guides them toward amicable and reasonable solutions through thorough preparation and sound advice. The goal is intelligent, future-focused guidance — helping clients make holistically wise decisions for their families.

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What Sets Her Apart

  • “Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Law. Named Best Lawyers’ 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Law: Family Law in Austin — peer recognition from her own market in the practice area she’s built her career around.
  • Constructive approach. Trained in Collaborative Law in 2006, Kelly applies its principles to many negotiated divorce cases, helping clients focus on mutual interests, communicate more productively, and reach agreements without unnecessary conflict and cost. 
  • Nearly two decades at GBA. Has been with Goranson Bain Ausley since 2006, building deep familiarity with Austin’s family law community — the local courts, practitioners, and processes that shape how cases unfold.
  • A calm presence in difficult moments. Brings a sense of calm and level-headedness to highly sensitive matters — giving clients steady ground across complex negotiations, agreed cases, and the emotional realities of co-parenting transitions.
  • Contributor to Texas family law materials. Recurring contributor to the Annotated Texas Family Code (five editions) and presenter at State Bar of Texas advanced family law programs — her commitment to teaching and writing the law is part of how she practices it.

Practice Focus

Kelly focuses her practice on the family law matters that benefit most from a collaborative, settlement-first approach and thorough preparation:

  • Collaborative Divorce. Solution-focused process for couples committed to settling without court intervention. Kelly has devoted much of her practice to Collaborative Divorce, helping clients reach constructive agreements while protecting their long-term family and financial interests. 
  • Negotiated divorce. Settlement-led representation for couples ready to work things out, with collaborative principles as a foundation for productive negotiation.
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Drafting and review for couples planning to marry or restructuring financial arrangements during marriage.
  • Cohabitation agreements. Agreements for partners living together who want clarity on shared property, financial responsibilities, and future planning.
  • Complex property and property division. Including separate and community property characterization, business interests, and division of the marital home.
  • Child custody and parenting schedules. Effective, unique parenting plans and customized possession schedules built around what works for each family.

Recognition and Credentials

Kelly is widely recognized as one of Austin’s leading Collaborative Divorce attorneys.  She was named Best Lawyers’ 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Collaborative Law: Family Law in Austin, and has been continuously listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2021–2027) and Collaborative Law: Family Law (2021–2027). She has also been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters (2021–2025), named to LawDragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers list (2025–2026), and recognized as one of Austin Monthly’s Top Attorneys (2020, 2022–2024) — and was previously selected to the Texas Rising Stars list (Thomson Reuters, 2009–2012, 2018, 2019).

Kelly is on the board of Collaborative Divorce Texas (formerly the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas) and is actively involved across the Texas family law community, including the Texas Family Law Foundation, the Family Law Section, the Family Law Section of the Austin Bar Association, and the American Bar Association Family Law Section. She has also been a member of the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas since 2009.

Kelly is also a recurring contributor to the Annotated Texas Family Code (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 editions), published by the Texas Family Law Section and Texas Family Law Foundation. She has co-authored and presented papers for the State Bar of Texas on topics including child support, collaborative law practice, spousal maintenance and alimony, and QDROs — contributions that reflect her commitment to the legal education of the broader Texas family law bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Types of Family Law Cases Does Kelly Caperton Fischer Handle?

Kelly focuses on Collaborative Divorce and negotiated divorce, pre- and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, complex property division, and child-related matters including custody and parenting schedules. She works with Austin-area clients across the full spectrum — from uncontested and agreed matters to more complex, sensitive cases that benefit from a calm, settlement-first approach.

Why Was Kelly Caperton Fischer Named Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year”?

The Best Lawyers in America® awards this recognition to a single attorney in each practice area and metropolitan market each year, based on confidential peer evaluations from other attorneys in the same field. The 2024 honor for Collaborative Law: Family Law in Austin reflects Kelly’s longstanding commitment to Collaborative Divorce and the respect she has earned among fellow family law attorneys for her experience and leadership in the field. 

What Does It Cost to Work With Kelly?

GBA works on a retainer model with hourly billing. Retainer amounts vary based on case complexity. For more on how family law fees work in Texas, see GBA’s guide to the cost of divorce in Texas.

Client Reviews

Kelly – your presence from the first zoom meeting until the moment I received the closing letter was nothing but excellence. You made this collaborative divorce actually seem doable and less stressful than a traditional divorce. – Carla
Kelly helped me fight back, and she did it with smarts, integrity, sensitivity to cost concerns, and attention to the details of the law. If you are even thinking about divorce, Kelly will arm you with the information you need to make strategic decisions. – Kara
Kelly Caperton Fischer was a great representative through a tough experience. I would highly recommend her services. – Karl
From the moment I first came to the office and we met, she provided great advice and showed great confidence in making sure all would go well and the divorce would be as good as any divorce could be. She was prepared and stayed on top of things to ensure my goals were met. Kelly has truly done an outstanding job in guiding me through this difficult process. – Brent
She was always polite working with John but was firm on issues both to defend me as well as push John when needed.As a result, I feel good about heading into the mediation tomorrow. You have an excellent person in your firm in the form of Kelly. – Brooks
Kelly and Andrea were knowledgeable, attentive and helpful as we worked through my divorce. – Lillian
Kelly and her paralegal, Andrea, were incredibly helpful, transparent, calming, and kind. They maintained professionalism and collaboration. – Monique
I’ve never used a lawyer’s services before so it was intimidating at first but Kelly, Andrea, and everyone we met in the office made us feel very comfortable. They were friendly, upfront, and very understanding. We got everything we needed and all on time. Any questions, concerns, or things I didn’t understand were clearly explained including context and examples. I recommend this office. – A.D.
Having lawyers who were interactive and able to guide me with confidence through the process and curveballs thrown by the other party was essential to preserve my sanity and keep everything together. In the end, we obtained everything that we asked for and it was a total victory from a legal point of view. I feel like the team effort toward the preparation of the final hearing was instrumental for success. I would recommend this firm to anyone who is looking for experienced and competent lawyers. – S.G.
Kelly and Andrea were truly great to work with. They helped me every step of the way and with their professionalism, knowledge and kindness, it was a blessing to be able to have them on my team during this time of need. – Matthew Lichtenstein
Kelly Caperton Fisher and Andrea Anderson were understanding, knowledgeable, and very responsive. I felt well informed and supported throughout the process of filing for my divorce. – A.W.
I worked with Kelly Caperton Fischer and Andrea Anderson here on a collaborative divorce process and their work was extremely efficient and also compassionate! I know I was frazzled and scatterbrained while going through a high stress divorce with children involved and they did a great job of helping me get done what needed to be done efficiently and supportively with reminders and explanations every step of the way. They took time to understand my case and the very emotional undertones of my situation and made me feel very cared for. I truly could not have gone from point A (feeling trapped, overwhelmed and anxious) to point B (physically and mentally healthy and thriving) without the work they did for me! – Christine Hebert
Great experience with Kelly Caperton Fischer. – Liz
I cannot recommend Kelly Fischer highly enough. I was referred to Kelly by a friend who was also going through a divorce, and I truly could not have been luckier to receive that recommendation. From the very beginning, Kelly was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me through a difficult and stressful legal process. Throughout my case, Kelly provided clear guidance, kept me informed every step of the way, and always took the time to answer my questions and address my concerns. Her professionalism, preparation, and dedication were evident at every stage, especially during mediation, where her advocacy and support gave me confidence and peace of mind. What stood out most was Kelly’s compassion and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for me while being upfront and realistic about what is possible. She combines exceptional legal expertise with genuine care for the people she represents, which made all the difference during such a challenging time. I am incredibly grateful for her hard work, support, and outstanding representation. I would not hesitate to recommend Kelly to anyone seeking an attorney who is highly skilled, trustworthy, and truly cares about her clients. Thank you, Kelly, for everything. – Dan K.

Beyond the Practice

Kelly’s commitment to service extends beyond her practice. She has served as a volunteer attorney with Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas and the Texas Advocacy Project (formerly Women’s Advocacy Project) since 2006 — two roles she has held continuously throughout her career — and is a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Austin.

A native Texan raised in Austin, Kelly returned to her hometown after earning her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University (magna cum laude) and her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Outside her practice, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, hiking, and spending time with her husband Eric and their son in Austin.

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