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Goranson Bain Ausley Welcomes San Antonio Family Lawyer Heather Hudson, Strengthening Services Across South Texas
Heather Hudson | December 10, 2025
Goranson Bain Ausley (GBA), the largest family law firm in Texas, is pleased to announce that Heather Hudson has joined the firm as an Associate in its San Antonio office. A respected family lawyer with a longstanding presence in the San Antonio legal community, Hudson brings more than eight years of exclusive family law experience—along with a background as a U.S. Air Force officer and M.B.A. graduate—to GBA’s growing South Texas team.
Heather joins partners Kristal Thomson and Charla Davies, further strengthening GBA’s commitment to serving families, military service members, professionals, and LGBTQ+ individuals across Central and South Texas.
“Heather brings a rare combination of legal skill, practical judgment, and empathy. Her experience as a military veteran, business professional, Collaborative Lawyer and longtime San Antonio family lawyer deepens our ability to support clients across South Texas. She is an excellent addition to our San Antonio team.”
– Lindley Bain | Managing Partner, Goranson Bain Ausley
A Trusted San Antonio Advocate Focused on Clarity, Stability & Practical Solutions
Hudson’s practice spans the full range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, property division, adoption, second-parent adoption, surrogacy, name and gender-marker changes, and military divorce. Her work is grounded in a constructive, client-centered approach that prioritizes education, clarity, and long-term stability.
Her experience includes:
- Divorce and custody matters
- Collaborative Divorce and mediation
- Military divorce, including retirement and benefits
- QDROs/DROs and complex financial arrangements
- Adoption, second-parent adoption, and family formation
- LGBTQ+ family law protections
- Multi-county jurisdictional issues
Hudson is known for her ability to manage detail-heavy cases, explain complex issues clearly, and advocate with both strength and compassion so clients can move forward with confidence.
Recognition in the San Antonio Legal Community
Heather has been honored as:
- One of San Antonio’s Best Lawyers and Rising Star Lawyers by Scene in S.A. Magazine
- One of the “10 Best Attorneys” for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- A recipient of the Attorney and Practice Magazine Top 10 Attorney Award
Her reputation for professionalism, integrity, and client-focused advocacy reflects both her legal skill and her commitment to serving families with care.
A Strengthened Presence for San Antonio Divorce and Family Law Needs
GBA’s San Antonio divorce lawyers and family law attorneys assist clients facing:
- Divorce and property division
- Custody, visitation, and parenting plans
- Military divorce and benefits issues
- High-conflict litigation
- LGBTQ+ family law matters
- Collaborative Divorce and mediation
- Adoption, surrogacy, and family formation
Hudson’s addition reflects GBA’s ongoing commitment to providing constructive, strategic guidance to families navigating life’s most significant transitions.
About Goranson Bain Ausley
Goranson Bain Ausley is an award-winning family law firm known for its strategic and constructive approach to resolving family law matters. With more than 57 family law attorneys across offices in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth, Granbury, and Midland, the firm prioritizes integrity, informed decision-making, and long-term client stability.
GBA is recognized in Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers , receiving Tier 1 rankings for Family Law and Family Law Mediation in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio and has been named Texas Lawyer’s Best of 2024 & 2025 — No. 1 Family Law Firm in Austin/San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth.
For more information about Goranson Bain Ausley’s San Antonio office, or to schedule a consultation visit https://gbfamilylaw.com/office/san-antonio/
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