Flower Mound Divorce and Family Law Attorneys
A divorce or custody matter can touch every part of your life – your finances, your relationship with your children, and the future you’ve been working toward. The decisions made during this process often carry lasting consequences. If you’re based in Flower Mound and facing these challenges, having the right legal team beside you from the outset can make a meaningful difference.
Goranson Bain Ausley’s Flower Mound office brings together four attorneys Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and an American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow – credentials held by only a small percentage of Texas family lawyers. Just as importantly, they’re attorneys who are connected to the community they serve.
Meet our Flower Mound Family Law Attorneys
GBA’s Flower Mound office is the culmination of relationships and experience built within this community over decades.
The attorneys handling your case are members of the Denton Bar Association. They practice regularly in Denton County courts, know the local judges, and live in the communities surrounding this office, serving Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lantana, Argyle, Northlake, and southern Denton County.
Ryan Bauerle – Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization | AAML Fellow | IAFL Fellow | High-net-worth divorce and complex property
Angel Berbarie – Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2010) | High Asset Divorce, complex property, and custody
Hayley Collins Blair – Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2019) | Complex property division, customized child custody, and Collaborative Divorce
Jeff Domen – Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2009) | LawDragon 500 | Financial complexity and Christian divorce
Chad Elsey – 20+ years in Denton County | Trial litigation and sports and athlete family law
Jill Lowe – Past Chair, State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Section | Texas Super Lawyers | Collaborative and negotiated divorce; certified life coach
Tom Trahan – Tom Trahan – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2026) | AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell (2026) | Litigated and negotiated family law, drawing on decades of complex civil litigation experience.
Jack Wall – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2026) | Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025) | Complex property and high-conflict divorce — takes the time to explain each stage of the process in clear, plain language
Helping Flower Mound Families Protect What Matters Most
The credentials and experience within this office directly reflect the types of family law matters many Flower Mound families face.
Flower Mound is home to professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and families who have worked hard to build successful lives. As a result, family law matters here often involve more than deciding where children will live or dividing a home. They frequently include retirement savings, investment portfolios, business interests, executive compensation, real estate holdings, or other assets accumulated over many years. Our attorneys help clients navigate these financial complexities while protecting what matters most to them – their families, their financial security, and their future.
The Flower Mound office is built for that range. Four of its attorneys are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and the team’s combined experience spans high-asset and business-owner divorce, complex property division, custody, collaborative and negotiated resolutions, and faith-based divorce. For the most demanding cases, that depth includes fellowship credentials in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, along with attorneys who bring formal financial training to business valuation and complex property matters.
Rooted in Community
Flower Mound is also known for its strong sense of community, with many families placing significant value on faith, long-term relationships, and resolving disputes constructively wherever possible. Attorneys such as Jeff Domen have built their practice around serving families through those moments, combining experienced advocacy with a practical, client-focused approach.
Whether a case is resolved through mediation, negotiation, or trial, clients continue working with the same trusted legal team throughout the process. When a matter calls for appellate expertise or broader multi-jurisdictional resources, clients also benefit from the depth and experience of GBA’s 56 attorneys across eight offices.
Areas We Focus On
The Flower Mound office handles the full range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, mediation, and post-decree modifications. For matters that require deeper specialization, the office also focuses on the following areas:
High-asset divorce – We represent executives, professionals, business owners, and other individuals with significant financial interests, including business ownership, executive compensation, investment portfolios, retirement assets, and real estate. Our Flower Mound team regularly handles financially sophisticated divorce matters requiring thoughtful legal and financial strategy.
Business-owner divorce – For business owners and partners, divorce can create uncertainty both at home and at work. We help clients navigate business valuation, the characterization of business interests as separate or community property, and strategies that protect both long-term financial interests and ongoing business operations.
Complex property division – Complex property division may involve business interests, investment portfolios, retirement accounts, multiple properties, executive compensation, and assets with both separate and community property components. We help clients navigate these issues with careful financial analysis and practical legal strategies designed to achieve fair and sustainable outcomes.
Collaborative and negotiated divorce – For many families, Collaborative Divorce, mediation, or negotiated settlement offers a constructive path forward. We help clients reach strategic, lasting agreements that reflect their goals and position them for the future. Jill Lowe, Past Chair of the State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Section, is a leader in Collaborative Divorce.
Christian Divorce – For many Christians, divorce involves more than legal and financial decisions. It also raises important questions about faith, family, forgiveness, and the future. We help clients navigate these issues with practical legal guidance while respecting the values and convictions that are important to them. Jeff Domen — a Board Certified family law attorney and member of the Christian Legal Society — and Ryan Bauerle both have extensive experience representing clients who want their legal strategy to reflect their Christian faith.
Sports and athlete family law – Professional athletes, coaches, and sports families often face unique pressures around privacy and income structures. Drawing on Chad Elsey’s experience, we provide discreet, skillful representation in matters including prenuptial agreements, divorce, and paternity disputes.
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Awards and Recognition
Clients benefit from the experience of one of Texas’s most recognized family law firms. The attorneys in our Flower Mound office are backed by a firm devoted exclusively to family law and recognized for excellence by peers, judges, and leading legal organizations.
- Member, International Academy of Collaborative Practice (Jill Lowe)
- Four Board Certified Family Law attorneys in the Flower Mound office
- Largest Texas law firm devoted exclusively to family law
- #1 Family Law Firm – Texas Lawyer (Dallas/Fort Worth, four consecutive years; Hall of Fame)
- #1 Family Law Firm – Texas Lawyer (Austin/San Antonio, four consecutive years; Hall of Fame)
- Tier 1 Best Law Firms® – Family Law
- Best Lawyers in America®
- LawDragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers (Jeff Domen)
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Ryan Bauerle)
- Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers (Ryan Bauerle)
Our Flower Mound Office
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The Flower Mound office practices in the Denton County family courts – the 362nd, 367th, 393rd, 431st, 442nd, 462nd, 467th, and 481st – all located at the Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton.
Call our Flower Mound office at 469-630-3003 or complete our online form to schedule a consultation today.
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What Flower Mound Clients Say
Talk To Our Flower Mound Team
When you’re ready to understand your options, the Flower Mound office is a strong place to begin that conversation. Four of the attorneys here are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a credential that reflects demonstrated expertise, substantial experience, and a long-term commitment to this area of law.
A consultation is a working conversation about your situation, your goals, and the options available to you. Representation begins only after the scope of engagement is agreed.
Tel: 469-630-3003
Frequently Asked Questions
Which County Handles a Flower Mound Divorce?
Flower Mound is in Denton County. Divorce and family law cases are filed and heard in the Denton County family courts.
How Do I Start the Divorce Process in Texas?
One spouse files an Original Petition for Divorce with the court. Once the petition is served, a 60-day waiting period begins before a judge can sign a final decree. For most people, the best first step is a consultation with an attorney who can explain what the process is likely to look like based on their specific circumstances.
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Denton County?
Texas law sets a 60-day minimum from the date of filing. Most divorces take longer. Contested issues, complex property division, business interests, and child custody disputes can all extend the timeline. The facts of each case ultimately determine how long the process will take.
Is Texas a No-Fault Divorce State?
Yes. Texas allows divorce on the grounds of insupportability (i.e., an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage) without either spouse proving fault. Texas also recognizes fault grounds, including adultery and cruelty, which may be relevant to certain property and support determinations.
What Does It Mean for a Family Lawyer to be Board Certified?
Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization requires years of practice, substantial involvement in family law matters, peer recommendations, and successful completion of a written examination. Fewer than 1% of Texas attorneys hold board certification in any specialty. Four attorneys in GBA’s Flower Mound office have earned this distinction.
How are High-Asset or Business-Owner Divorces Handled?
High-net-worth and business matters often require sophisticated financial analysis alongside legal strategy. Issues may include business valuation, characterization of assets as separate or community property, and the treatment of complex holdings.
What Should I Expect at a Consultation, and What Affects Cost?
A consultation is a focused discussion about your situation, your priorities, and the legal issues involved. Cost depends on factors such as the complexity of the matter, the issues in dispute, and the path the case ultimately takes. Guidance starts with understanding the specifics of your circumstances, which is why fees are not quoted before that conversation takes place.
- Thomas P. Goranson 1997
- Thomas L. Ausley 1997
- Thomas A. Greenwald 2003
- Kathryn J. Murphy 2004
- Eric Robertson 2007
- Kelly Ausley-Flores 2009
- Cindy V. Tisdale 2010
- Kristal Thomson 2014
- Aimee Pingenot Key 2015
- Kris Algert 2017
- P. Lindley Bain 2020
- Ryan R. Bauerle 2022
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