Texas Divorce Lawyers

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Deciding to divorce is one of the most difficult things you can do in life. And once you take this first step, there are many paths you can follow. We’re here to show you the way.

Perhaps it’s you or your spouse that wants a divorce. Or you have made this big decision together. Whether you hope to work toward an amicable divorce or will need to litigate, a meeting with an experienced divorce attorney is vital to figure out what happens next.

With our 40 years of experience serving Austin, Dallas and Plano families, we know that every divorce is as unique as the people involved. At Goranson Bain Ausley, we offer experience with the full range of divorce issues, from complex financial matters to highly contested custody cases. We focus on helping divorcing clients work to achieve the most advantageous outcomes through an intelligent, strategic, and constructive approach– an approach that enables you to pursue your most important goals while controlling costs and minimizing disruption to your life.

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Identifying Your Individual Concerns

Working as a team, our goal is to guide you and your family to find the best way forward. When planning a strategy, we’ll consult with you about the following issues and how they apply to your circumstances:

Parenting Schedules– We can help you develop a plan that works for you and your family considering the needs of the children, your geographic location and work schedule;
Asset Characterization and Valuation– Marital assets can include businesses, pensions, educational degrees, real estate, intellectual property, and personal belongings. We can help you determine which assets are includable in the divorce process and what they are worth;
Custody– Whether you are a mother, father, or grandparent, we are prepared to protect your parental rights;
Property Division– We will work towards helping you achieve a fair and equitable division of the marital estate while prioritizing the assets that are most important to you;
Support Modifications– As your family’s lives change, we can help you modify previously determined orders, schedules, and legal support obligations to accommodate your change in circumstances.

Work With a Texas Divorce Attorney Today

At Goranson Bain Ausley, we understand that, regardless of whether you and your spouse intend to cooperate with each other, emotions will be running high. We are also aware of the pitfalls and distractions these emotions can cause – keeping you from making sound financial decisions or decisions that are in the best interest for your children.

This is why we’re committed to providing all our clients with thorough legal advice, delivered with honesty and compassion. Using the depth and breadth of our experience, we navigate you through the divorce process to help you achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. We focus on your future financial stability and help you identify your goals – then recommend an efficient, effective strategy to help you meet them.

If you’re considering divorce, recently learned that your spouse is seeking a divorce, or are just curious about what your options might be, contact an experienced divorce attorney today for a consultation.

Most Asked Texas Divorce Questions

Divorce is one of the most significant events that will happen in a person’s life. Below is a list of questions many of our clients ask us at the beginning of the divorce process. Our goal is to listen to you and your situation and provide you with information to help you make informed decisions. To learn more about the divorce process, please visit our Divorce FAQ[1].

What’s the Difference Between a Contested and Uncontested Divorce?

In an uncontested divorce, both parties already agree to the issues that must be determined in a divorce, such as child custody, division of property, or spousal support. The parties may not agree on all issues at the beginning of the process, but they commit to attempting to work through the differences through negotiation or some other formal process such as collaborative divorce or mediated divorce.

Having both parties focus on common goals and interests can speed up the legal process. When this is the case, collaborative divorce—a process through which two parties commit to reaching a resolution outside of court—can be a good option.

In a contested divorce, on the other hand, spouses aren’t able to come to terms on one or more divorce issues and turn to the court for a decision. In a contested divorce, it’s important for both spouses to seek out legal representation from an experienced family law attorney.

Even though it’s quite common for both parties to be on different pages at some point during the divorce process, working with an attorney can diffuse the level of conflict—particularly when that lawyer is a skilled negotiator, understands a client’s goals, and prioritizes their best interests.

Do You Offer Post-Divorce Services in Texas?

Yes, one of our experienced family law attorneys can help you navigate any post-judgment issues that arise. Afterall, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in need of a lawyer even after a divorce is finalized. There are several reasons why you might need to contact a divorce attorney post-judgment. These include:

Violations of parenting or child custody agreements
Adjustments in spousal support due to remarriage or changes in income
Parenting issues related to one party moving out of state
Concerns related to changes in children’s expenses
Terms of the parenting plan becoming unworkable and no longer in the best interest of the child
Timing and problems associated with property distribution issues

Negotiated Divorce

A negotiated divorce allows you to avoid potentially stressful courtroom trials by working with a Texas family lawyer to negotiate the terms of your divorce. Our goal is to educate you on your options, including negotiation strategies and other dispute resolution methods that can help you save time and money while also retaining more control over your future.
Collaborative Divorce

Couples are increasingly turning to Collaborative Divorce as an alternative to traditional litigation for marital dissolution. The goal of collaborative divorce is constructive resolution, with both parties working together to identify priorities, protect children’s interests, problem solve and find common ground—without having to go to court.
Divorce Mediation

Mediation is an out-of-court divorce process that enables divorcing couples to negotiate a settlement on their own terms with the help of a mediator. In mediation, divorcing couples work with each other, their mediator, and their lawyers to find common ground on finances, child custody and other issues.
Litigated Divorce

A litigated divorce is traditionally a more complex process because it involves a full courtroom trial.Such a divorce may be a necessity if you and your spouse are unable to agree due to high levels of contention, conflict or other factors that may prevent you from achieving a resolution without court involvement.
Flat Fee Divorce

A flat fee divorce is a fixed-fee divorce option available to divorcing clients who want an amicable resolution and certainty about the costs associated with their divorce. A flat fee divorce is a good solution for you if you and your spouse have reached an agreement regarding division of your assets and debts.

Your Options

Complex Asset Divorce

A complex asset divorce typically involves high net-worth couples, spouses who owned significant property prior to their marriage, and couples who own one or more businesses or equity in non-publicly traded companies such as start-up businesses or private equity partnerships. Complex asset divorces require your lawyer to be knowledgeable in business valuation, characterization and tracing of assets, and analysis of closely-held business interests, among other complex asset matters..
High Net Worth Divorce

A high net-worth divorce involves couples with liquid assets that are valued at over $1M. These assets may include items such as business shares, partnerships, multiple real properties, overseas assets, and more. The higher values involved add complexity and require a lawyer who specializes in high net-worth divorce.
Contested Divorce

A divorce is contested when spouses are unable to come to an agreement on all matters of their divorce. If you are going through a contested divorce, it’s vital that you find an experienced family law attorney who can help you during the process.
Uncontested Divorce

An uncontested divorce can be settled in one of two ways: either your divorce can end with you and your spouse agreeing to all the divorce terms before heading to court, or it can end by default if your spouse is served and they do not file an answer or appear in court.
LGBTQ+ Divorce

Divorce for LGBTQ+ couples may come with special considerations. For example, there may be discrepancies between the length of the relationship and the length of the legal marriage that affect equitable distribution and custody determinations. All of which an attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley can help with.
High Conflict Divorce

When a divorce involves an individual with a high-conflict personality or when the circumstances around the divorce have resulted in a high level of animosity, the outcome can be considered a high-conflict divorce. In these situations, it is essential to work with a family law attorney who has the experience to manage high conflict personalities and family law matters effectively.
Pre-Divorce Guidance

How you prepare for divorce lays the foundation for the rest of the filing process. To prepare, our experienced attorneys guide you through important steps such as gathering financial information, identifying separate property, and working through your parenting plan.

Your Situation

Modification and Enforcement

As your child grows and your lives change over time, the initial terms of your child custody agreement or parenting plan may need to be modified. We can help you and your former spouse create new terms to these agreements based on your current circumstances.
Appealing a Divorce Decree or Judgment

If you are unhappy with the outcome of your divorce decree or judgment, there may be a basis to file an appeal. Appeals must be initiated within 30 days after the date of entry of a divorce decree or judgment. Our experienced attorneys can help you move forward quickly and protect your interests along the way.
Divorce for Business Owners

The divorce process can be intimidating for someone who has built a business from the ground up. One of the most common questions our attorneys hear from business owners is: how will the value of my business be determined in my divorce? Our experienced attorneys are here to put your mind at ease and help you protect your business.
Alimony & Spousal Support Maintenance

Under Texas law, there are certain circumstances where you or your spouse would qualify for alimony or spousal maintenance. Goranson Bain Ausley attorneys can give you clear guidance on how the law applies to your case.

Your Needs

Texas Family Law Resources

Texas families are fortunate to have a wealth of divorce and family law resources available for online access. Although this information is valuable for providing a helpful overview of the information, it does not replace the need for advice from an experienced family law attorney. To get answers or advice based on your unique situation, we encourage you to contact Goranson Bain Ausley.

Family Law Resources

Our Experienced Divorce Attorneys

Our divorce strategy in Texas starts and ends with you. During an initial consultation, we discuss your primary goals and concerns as well as any issues that may have already come up in conversations with your spouse. We listen and work hard to understand what issues are most important for you and help to explain the steps of the divorce process so that you know what to expect.

Having the support of an attorney with a practice exclusively focused on divorce and family law in Texas enables you to make the best decisions for your family from start to finish.

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Katie Flowers Samler

Kelly Caperton Fischer

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Thomas L. Ausley

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Angeline Lindley Bain

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At Goranson Bain Ausley we strive to deliver clarity about what comes next and confidence that you and your family’s future are more secure. Contact our team and discover how we can help you.