Jennifer Hargrave
Services Focus
- Collaborative divorce
- Business owner divorce
- Divorce with complex or high assets
- Divorce involving professional practices
Service Areas
- Dallas County
- Collin County
- Denton County
- Fort Worth
Collaborative Dallas Divorce Attorney | Founder, Hargrave Family Law | Texas State Bar #00794686
Jennifer Stanton Hargrave, J.D. is the founder of Hargrave Family Law, a Dallas-based boutique family law firm that is rooted in empathy, excellence, and empowerment. Jennifer is a seasoned, well-respected Dallas divorce attorney whose career is marked by her commitment to helping families navigate the often painful and complex journey of divorce with dignity and clarity. She has made it her mission to build a robust team of professionals, with over 230 years of collective experience, who share this passion and who excel in helping clients build new futures filled with hope and promise.
Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Jennifer brings over three decades of focused legal experience to her practice and is widely recognized for her ability to construct creative solutions that protect what matters most—family, values, and the future. Her ability to distill complex legal matters into clear, ethical, and actionable paths forward has earned her the respect of clients, colleagues, and the judiciary alike. Jennifer has built a firm that has followed suit, encouraging non-adversarial techniques and customized legal strategies that reduce conflict and preserve relationships whenever possible. For those times when litigation is unavoidable, her team is full of fierce and effective courtroom advocates, known for their ethical approach and strategic representation.
Jennifer’s passion for family law stems from a profound desire to help individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. As a Dallas divorce lawyer, mother, wife, and active community member, Jennifer understands the emotional and practical challenges her clients face. With both emotional intelligence and deep compassion, she believes this life transition presents an opportunity to author a new future full of renewed dreams and reclaimed joy. Through legal insight, compassion, and collaborative spirit, clients are guided toward a brighter, hope-filled next chapter.
Jennifer is frequently sought after for media appearances, speaking engagements and publications on topics ranging from current trends in divorce to managing family conflict to collaborative law practices. Her influence extends beyond the courtroom, with volunteer work and leadership roles in both legal, civic, and faith-based communities, including collaborative law groups, The Family Place, the Episcopal School of Dallas, the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – North Texas, North Texas Performing Arts, and other civic organizations that support and benefit children and families.
“I’ve intentionally built an amazing team that helps our clients turn chaos into calm, fear into empowerment, and pain into a path forward. By investing in continued team growth, mentoring rising attorneys, and leading transparently, we have cultivated a remarkable workplace where our team excels at fulfilling our mission of successfully advocating for our client’s long-term peace over short-term victories while adhering to our core values. This allows us to harness the transformative power of hope, empowering our clients to take that courageous step to change their family’s lives for the better. Our brave clients, and this extraordinary team, inspire me every day.”
Areas of Practice – Family Law
Collaborative Divorce, High Net Worth Divorce, Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Property Division, Marital Property Agreements, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Settlement Agreements, Child Support Enforcement, Property Division Enforcement, Child Support Modification, Child Custody Modification and Paternity.
Certified Legal Specialties
Education and Training
- Mediation & Family Law Training, Dr. Nancy Farrell, September 2019
- New Ways for Families – Advanced Training, High Conflict Institute, May 2019
- Houston Family Law Trial Institute, South Texas College of Law, May 2011
- Collaborative Law Basic & Interdisciplinary Training, November 2006
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Dallas, TX – Juris Doctor, 1995
- University of California, Davis, Davis, CA – Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1992
Honors and Awards
Professional Associations & Memberships
- State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section – SB #00794686 (November 3, 1995)
- Dallas Bar Association – Family Law Section
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Collaborative Divorce Texas
Community Involvement
- Member, Board of Trustees, The Incarnation Foundation
- Member, Leadership Committee, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – North Texas
- Former Member, Board of Trustees, The Family Place
- Former Assistant Chancellor & Executive Council Member, Episcopal Diocese of Dallas
- Former Vestry Member, Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
- Alumnae Member, Alpha Phi International Fraternity
- Parent Volunteer, Episcopal School of Dallas
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