• Silver and grey divorce (includes divorce after retirement and divorce for couples over fifty)
• Child custody
• Adoption
• Child support

• Dallas County
• Collin County
• Denton County

Dallas Divorce Attorney Michelle Heron brings nearly 32 years of trial experience and deep compassion to her work as a family law attorney. For over two decades, Michelle has been a fierce advocate for families in transition, with an additional five years dedicated to helping caregivers obtain protective orders in cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect. Her work is defined by tireless advocacy, a strong command of the law, and a heartfelt commitment to the safety and well-being of children.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Michelle has proudly called Texas home since 1987. She earned her Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University in 1994, following her summa cum laude graduation from St. Mary’s University with a degree in Multinational Organizational Studies. She is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Maryland and is admitted to practice in multiple federal districts across Texas.

Michelle’s contributions to the legal community are many. She is a certified ad litem for children and adults, has been honored for her dedication to pro bono service, and remains active in legal education and advocacy. At Hargrave Family Law, Michelle is valued for her wisdom, empathy, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ futures.

A dedicated member of the Dallas legal and civic communities, Michelle has volunteered with numerous organizations serving vulnerable families, including The Family Place and Genesis Women’s Shelter. She also mentors future legal professionals through her work on the Advisory Board for the Dallas College Paralegal Program and continues to speak and publish on issues at the intersection of child protection and family law.

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, 3rd Party Child Custody, Grandparent Rights, Stepparent Adoption, Parental Termination and Paternity.

• Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1994 and in Maryland since 2000
• Admitted to practice in the U.S. Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
• Certified as ad litem for children and adults

• Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas – Bachelor of Arts, Multinational Organizational Studies, Summa Cum Laude, May 1991
• Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas – Juris Doctor, May 1994

• Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (Solo Attorney of the Year 2006)

• State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section, Member
• Dallas Bar Association – Family Law Section, Member
• Texas Bar College, Member

• Former Chair, Board of Directors, Ascension Day School of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension
• Volunteer, The Family Place
• Volunteer, Genesis Women’s Shelter
• Volunteer, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
• Advisory Board Member, Paralegal Program at Dallas College
• Parent Volunteer, City of Plano Swimmers