Frisco is a city built on vision, welcoming both families and businesses with vibrant neighborhoods full of growth opportunities. Families come here with big dreams, careers to grow, legacies to build, and children to raise in a community known for its excellence in education, sports, and entertainment. With its master-planned neighborhoods, top-tier schools, and booming economy, it’s no wonder companies and families across the country are relocating to Frisco, Texas. But even in a city where everything looks perfect on the outside, many of its residents silently face profound family struggles behind closed doors.
At Hargrave Family Law, we believe family law matters do not have to end in warfare. Since 2017, we have guided professionals and business owners across Frisco and the wider Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex through complex family law matters using collaborative, resolution-focused strategies that protect your assets, your family, your privacy, and your standing in the community. Our team includes attorneys and paralegals who are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction very few have, and we are repeatedly recognized as a Tier 1 Family Law Firm by Best Firms in America®.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Frisco’s population exceeded 230,000 residents in 2023, and hasn’t stopped since. The city’s rapid growth consequently results in a rising demand for skilled family legal counsel. The pressure to maintain appearances with new neighbors, keep up with busy schedules, and meet high expectations can affect even the most “perfect” families. Relocation, common in Frisco, can also create its own additional strains on relationships and families.
In a community this networked, discretion matters as much as strategy. We empower you to make informed decisions through mediation and collaborative divorce, with the full weight of our robust Collin County and Denton County District Courts experience behind every step, so you stay the confident author of your own next chapter.
Our Family Law Services in Frisco
- Divorce Law
- Divorce for Men
- Divorce for Women
- Collaborative Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Cohabitation Agreements
- High Net Worth Divorce
- High Asset Divorce
- Business Owner Divorce
- Professional Practice Divorce
- Silver Divorce
- Gray Divorce
- Property Division
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Postnuptial Agreements
- Post-Divorce Modifications
- Mediation
Understanding Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce is a structured legal process in which both spouses and their attorneys agree to work toward a negotiated settlement without taking the dispute to court. Instead of preparing for a trial, the parties focus on resolving issues such as property division, child support, and potential spousal maintenance through open communication and disclosure.
This approach can be especially helpful for Frisco professionals, business owners, and families with legacy wealth, complicated executive compensation, or complex or closely connected finances, who want to protect their privacy and maintain greater control over the outcome.
Collaborative divorce generally works best when both spouses are willing to focus on resolution, including an honest, full exchange of financial information, an agreement to participate in good faith, and a dual prioritization of their children’s best interests.
Hargrave Family Law regularly uses collaborative, non-adversarial strategies in all family law matters to help families reduce conflict and preserve important coparenting relationships. Our team evaluates the family’s goals, financial portfolio, communication dynamics, and any safety concerns before recommending the most appropriate path and strategy to help you protect what matters most: your children, your assets, and your peace.
How Is Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Handled in a Frisco Divorce?
Spousal maintenance is not automatic in Texas, and is uncommon. Courts consider factors such as each spouse’s income, earning capacity, health, employment history, financial resources, extenuating circumstances such as caregiving demands for disabled children, and ability to meet their own reasonable needs after divorce.
For Frisco professionals and business owners, spousal support calculations may involve bonuses, RSUs, business income, retirement benefits, and other complex compensation.
Hargrave Family Law helps clients evaluate potential eligibility, determine fair terms, and present financial evidence while negotiating or when court involvement is necessary.
How Is Child Support Determined for Frisco Families?
Texas child support is generally based on the paying parent’s net resources and the number of children covered by the order. Courts usually also consider health insurance, childcare, educational expenses, medical needs, and other factors affecting the child’s best interests.
Regarding cases involving structured executive compensation, commissions, bonuses, equity compensation, professional practices, or business income may require closer financial review in order to accurately quantify “net income”. Hargrave Family Law helps Frisco parents establish, modify, enforce, and negotiate child support arrangements in Collin and Denton Counties, pulling in financial advisors and experts as warranted.
Areas We Serve in Frisco
- Starwood
- Newman Village
- Phillips Creek Ranch
- Stonebriar
- Fields
- Frisco Lakes
- The Trails of Frisco
- Chapel Creek
- Richwoods
- Shaddock Creek Estates
- Hollyhock
- Edgestone at Legacy
- The Grove Frisco
- Lexington Country
- Grayhawk
- And others
About Hargrave Family Law in Frisco
Founded in 2017 by Jennifer Hargrave, Hargrave Family Law empowers individuals and families in Frisco navigate divorce and other family law matters with clarity, dignity, and a focus on the future.
After beginning her legal career in the financial services industry, Jennifer felt called to build a more compassionate approach to family law, one that reduces unnecessary conflict and protects the well-being of the entire family.
Frisco is more than just a suburb, it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Families here often manage substantial assets, demanding schedules, and a lifestyle they’ve worked hard to build. Family law cases in Frisco require something other than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our Frisco clients often come to the firm because they want more than aggressive posturing. They want strategic guidance, honest answers, and legal advocacy that reflects their goals and core values. If a family is facing divorce, custody concerns, or intricate family decisions, our team provides you with the information, resources and support needed to make informed choices about your family’s future.
With a strong reputation throughout North Texas and offices in Dallas and McKinney, Hargrave Family Law helps Frisco families protect what matters most. Our mission is to empower you to be the author of your next chapter and to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Why Choose Hargrave Family Law for Your Frisco Family Matter
Board Certified in Family Law
Our team consists of attorneys and paralegals Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. According to the State Bar of Texas, with over 110,000 licensed attorneys in the state, board certification in family law represents a specialized distinction that sets apart attorneys with demonstrated expertise in this practice area. Fewer that 1% of Texas attorneys hold Board Certification.
Peer-validated recognition
Members of our Hargrave Family Law team have achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognition in Best Lawyers in America® since 2013, Texas Super Lawyers® since 2013, and an AVVO 10.0 rating. As a firm, we have achieved consistent recognition by Best Law Firms® since 2013, repeatedly achieving their Tier 1 status since 2023.
A resolution-first approach with full litigation strength
Our mission for robust legal advocacy centers on cooperative or collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlements. Non-adversarial does not mean unprepared or acquiescent. We are ready to fiercely advocate for our clients in negotiations or in court to protect your future when circumstances demand it.
Discretion built into how the firm works
Sensitive divorces and disputes inside a close-knit professional community require privacy by design. The boutique model means you receive support from a dedicated team that’s focused on you, and your matter is handled with the discretion and attention it deserves.
Support that continues past the final decree
Communication does not end when the case closes. Post-case check-ins by your Client Care Coordinator reflect a genuine investment in your long-term outcomes and your family’s next chapter. Your family matters to us.
Our Process for Frisco Families
1. First Contact and Intake
When you reach out, you are connected with a Client Care Coordinator who handles your initial intake and answers your first questions. From there, they schedule your complimentary case evaluation with our Client Intake Specialist.
2. Complimentary Case Evaluation
You meet remotely with our Client Intake Specialist to talk through your situation, your goals, and what matters most to you. Together you explore your options, which may include doing nothing for now, counseling, retaining us directly, or meeting with an attorney.
3. Attorney Consultation
If appropriate, you sit down with an attorney for a paid consultation to assess your legal position, values, and the path forward. This is where strategy takes shape, whether that means collaborative divorce, mediation, or another approach.
4. Retention and Active Representation
Once you retain us, your legal team takes over the day-to-day work of your case. Throughout, your Client Care Coordinator checks in consistently, apart from the legal matter, to offer support, resources, and a real point of connection.
5. Ongoing Support After Resolution
After your case closes, we stay in touch. Your Client Care Coordinator reaches out once a year to offer continued support, because this relationship is built to last beyond the final decree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law
How long does a divorce actually take in Texas, and does a collaborative approach change the timeline?
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period from the date the petition is filed before a divorce can be finalized. A collaborative or mediated divorce often resolves in a few months, while contested litigation involving complex assets can stretch a year or longer. When you’re focused on resolution over conflict, the timeline is drastically shorter.
How does Texas community property law treat a business, RSUs, and multiple retirement accounts in a high-asset divorce?
Texas is a community property state, so assets acquired during the marriage are generally presumed to be jointly owned and subject to division. High-net-worth divorces may demand specialized analysis and potentially consultations with financial experts such as business evaluators and tax advisors
If I brought a business or inheritance into the marriage, does that qualify as separate property?
Separate property includes assets owned before the marriage, or gifts and inheritances received during it, provided you can trace and document dates of acquisition. The challenge is that separate property can become community property if it is commingled with community funds, which can blur the line and shift how it is characterized. Records are crucial to proving a separate property claim.
Can a prenuptial agreement be challenged in a Texas divorce?
Yes, but Texas courts generally enforce prenuptial agreements when they were signed voluntarily and with full financial disclosure. An agreement may be set aside if a spouse can prove it was signed under duress or that assets were concealed.
Which courts handle family law cases in Frisco, and does venue matter for a Frisco divorce?
Since Frisco straddles two counties, family law matters for Frisco residents are heard in the Collin County District Courts at the courthouse in McKinney or in the Denton County Courts in Denton, depending upon which county you reside in. Hargrave Family Law has deep experience within both the Collin County and Denton County family law courts, which allows for strategic guidance rooted in familiarity with the judges in both counties.
Can a divorce agreement be modified after it is finalized in Texas?
Property division in a final decree is generally permanent and not subject to later modification. However, terms involving children, such as conservatorship, the co-parenting schedule, and child support, can be modified when there is a material and substantial change in circumstances.
What Frisco Families Say About Hargrave Family Law
“Hargrave Family Law was a blessing during a personally difficult time, helping us navigate complicated aspects of divorce when assets and minor children were involved.” Ashleigh S.
Divorce can become more complex when children, property, and long-term financial decisions are involved. Hargrave Family Law helps clients work through those sensitive issues with care, strategy, and a focus on protecting what matters most.
“Everyone there was very supportive and our family is in a better place now.” Jordan T.
Family law is not only about ending one chapter. It is also about creating a better path forward. Clients describe Hargrave Family Law as supportive, strategic, compassionate, and focused on helping families reach a better place after a difficult transition through a divorce or challenging family law matter.
“They took the time to listen and understand our family’s unique situation and always made sure we felt supported and informed.” Michelle A.
No two families enter divorce with the same needs. Hargrave Family Law takes time to understand the details behind each case, explain the process clearly, and empower clients to make informed decisions that fit their unique family’s reality.
“What could have been a chaotic and emotional process was made manageable thanks to their steady guidance.” Justin Y.
When divorce feels chaotic, steady legal guidance matters. Hargrave Family Law helps clients slow the process down, understand their options, and make decisions with more confidence and in line with their goals for the future
Local Resources for Frisco Families Going Through a Major Life Transition
- Collin County District Courts
Handle divorce, custody, child support, protective orders, and other family law proceedings for Collin County residents. - Collin County Child Support Division
Assists with child support payment records, collection, disbursement, and account information. - Curt B. Henderson Law Library
Offers public access to legal research materials, family law forms, and self-help resources for divorce and parent-child matters. - Denton County District and Family Courts
Handle family law cases for Frisco residents whose matters fall within Denton County.
- Denton County Friends of the Family provides support services.
- Denton County Child Support Services satellite office.
- Frisco Police Department Victim Assistance Program
Offers crisis support, safety planning, protective-order assistance, court accompaniment, and referrals for crime victims and their families. - Hope’s Door New Beginning Center
Provides confidential domestic violence services, advocacy, counseling, prevention programs, and emergency shelter in North Texas. - Frisco Family Services
Assists local families experiencing divorce, unemployment, housing instability, or other crises through financial assistance, food programs, and community referrals. - Frisco ISD Guidance and Counseling
Provides student support and parent resources addressing divorce, grief, anxiety, bullying, and other family transitions.
Ready to Take the Next Step? Speak With a Frisco Family Lawyer Who Puts Your Future First
Divorce does not have to end in warfare.. At Hargrave Family Law, a focus on resolution comes first, backed by the depth to protect a complex marital estate, a professional practice, and your children with discretion and vigorous advocacy.
Begin with a complimentary case evaluation with our Client Intake Specialist. It is a confidential, low pressure first step to discuss your goals and your options. The goal is for you to gain clarity about your next right steps.
When you are ready to take the first step toward your brighter future, let us know. We proudly serve clients throughout Frisco, Collin County, Denton County, and the broader DFW Metroplex. We stand ready to empower you to build a new chapter in which you and your family thrive. Reach out, we’re here to help.
