Family Lawyer in Texas

At Hargrave Family Law, we help families across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex navigate divorce, custody matters, child support issues, and property division matters with dignity and discretion. 

Since 2017, our team has empowered clients to protect family relationships and build the foundation for long-term outcomes that fit their family. Through an informed, non-adversarial approach, creative strategies, and a focus on the future,, our clients  characterize our approach as a collaborative way to find solutions that align with their ultimate goals .

Family law in Texas covers divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and post-divorce modifications, among other matters. 

Hargrave Family Law helps Texas families understand their options, prepare for key decisions, and protect what they have built, all  while keeping the process respectful, private, and focused on the future. If you are facing a divorce or working through custody, support, or modification issues, our team will help you move forward with confidence and clarity.

Our Family Law Services in Texas

• Divorce 
• 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
• Military Divorce
• LGTBQ+ Divorce
• Silver Divorce
• Divorce After Retirement
• Property Division
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Postnuptial Agreements
• Post-Divorce Modifications
• Mediation

Why Texas Families Choose Hargrave Family Law

Board Certified in Family Law

We have attorneys and paralegals who are board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Fewer than 900 of roughly 100,000 Texas lawyers have this credential.  Of the over 28,000 paralegals in Texas, only about 300 are board certified. 

Non-Adversarial by Design

When possible, our legal team uses non-adversarial and collaborative methods to reduce conflict and avoid unnecessary damage to your family, protect your privacy, and keep the focus on practical solutions to build your next chapter with clarity.

Built for High-Stakes Cases

Clients with businesses, professional partnerships, real estate holdings, investment portfolios, structured executive compensation packages, or significant separate property needs benefit from thoughtful planning and careful attention to Texas family law in order to build solutions that protect what matters. 

Informed Decisions, Not Pressure

We give you the information you need, options to consider, and resources to empower you as you design your own next chapter rather than react to someone else’s playbook.

High-Touch Communication

We stay connected throughout your case and beyond, checking in on you as a person and providing the support and resources you need. 

Values-Aligned Representation

You can divorce in line with your core values and keep your dignity intact while negotiating long-term outcomes that help you build the future you want.

Understanding High-Asset Divorce and Property Division in Texas

High-asset divorces in Texas come with intricacies like business interests, professional practices, executive compensation, investment portfolios, and multiple real estate holdings all sitting inside the marital estate conversation. Texas is a community property state, which means assets acquired during marriage are generally presumed community property and subject to a fair division. Separate property claims require clear tracing and documentation in order to protect them from inclusion in the final marital property division.

These elements can create challenging circumstances.  Stock options and RSUs may vest on different schedules. Closely held businesses need careful valuation. Retirement accounts, deferred compensation, and tax-sensitive assets each carry their own division rules as well as tax consequences. 

This is where the wrong process becomes expensive. Litigating every issue in court drains the estate, exposes private financial details on the public record, and stretches timelines for resolution into years. 

Collaborative divorce offers a different path. Both spouses, their attorneys, and neutral financial and mental health professionals work together privately to evaluate assets, structure an equitable division, protect and preserve legacy wealth, and learn conflict resolution techniques that will serve them long after the divorce is final.

For families with significant holdings, that approach often protects more than money. It protects business continuity, reputation, and the long-term legacy you have spent decades building.

Child Custody, Child Support, and Family Stability

Texas custody cases affect a family’s daily routines, its long-term stability, and co-parenting relationship. FOr our firm, the goal is not just to address legal issues, but to create a parenting plan that is centered on the child’s best interests and supports the family’s ability to thrive.

At Hargrave Family Law, we help parents create a plan that accounts for work schedules, travel demands, school needs, extracurricular activities, medical decisions, and communication challenges without turning every issue into a fight. 

When child support is involved, we also look closely at all income sources, healthcare costs, extracurricular expenses, and educational needs.

Whenever possible, our approach stays resolution-focused and non-adversarial, helping parents build a foundation for the future, reduce conflict, and protect the co-parenting relationship their children will rely on for years to come.

About Hargrave Family Law

Hargrave Family Law is a boutique family law firm serving clients across Texas since 2017. Our firm is built for people who want to protect their family, finances, privacy, and future without turning divorce into an unnecessary war. We will encourage you to stay focused on the new life you want to build for your family, designing your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

What sets us apart is how we practice, empowering our clients to divorce without destruction™. We utilize a collaborative approach, craftingcrafting strategies that empower you to make informed decisions, stay aligned with your core values, and move forward with hope and dignity. 

Supporting you is always at the forefront. Through consistent communication, a wealth of tools and resources, and skilled expertise, our team also stays connected with you beyond the legal paperwork, offering steady support and resources as you build your brighter future

Our Process for Texas Families 

1. Initial contact

When you reach out, you will first speak with a Client Care Coordinator who helps get the conversation started.

2. Intake and scheduling

Your Client Care Coordinator will gather the basic details and set up a complimentary case evaluation with our Client Intake Specialist.

3. Case evaluation

You will meet remotely with the Client Intake Specialist to talk through your concerns, goals, and options. That may include continuing to work on the relationship or seeking counseling, retaining our firm, or scheduling time with an attorney.

4. Attorney consultation if needed

If it makes sense for your situation, you can then have a paid consultation with an attorney to review those same options in more depth.

5. Retaining the firm

If you decide to move forward, your legal team takes over your prenup matter. Our Client Care Coordinators also stay in touch monthly to check on you personally, offer support resources, and ask about your experience with our service.

6. Ongoing connection

Even after your matter is complete, our Client Care Coordinators continue to check in once a year to provide support.

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law in Texas 

How do I protect my business and pre-marriage assets during a Texas divorce if I never had a prenup?

Texas is a community property state, but assets you owned before marriage or received as a gift or inheritance can stay separate property if you can trace them properly. The challenge is documentation. Bank statements, business valuations, and records showing the origin of funds become critical, especially if separate assets were commingled with marital accounts. 

My spouse wants a collaborative divorce but I’m worried I’ll get steamrolled. Is it actually safe for the less aggressive spouse?

Collaborative divorce has structural protections that often make it safer for the more conflict-averse spouse, not less. Both parties have their own attorneys, financial neutrals review all numbers transparently, and nothing happens behind closed doors. Because the process collapses if either attorney withdraws, both lawyers are incentivized to keep things fair and productive.

What happens to retirement accounts and stock options in a high-asset Texas divorce?

Retirement accounts earned during the marriage are generally community property, even if only one spouse’s name is on them. Dividing 401(k)s and pensions usually requires a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, while IRAs can be split through the divorce decree itself. Stock options and restricted stock units get more complicated because vesting schedules may span before, during, and after the marriage.

Can I refuse to let my kids visit my ex if they’re behind on child support in Texas?

No, and trying to do this can seriously backfire. In Texas, child support and possession are treated as separate legal obligations. Withholding visitation because of unpaid support can result in contempt findings, loss of custody time, or even modification of the custody order against you. 

How long does a divorce actually take in Dallas County, and what makes some cases drag on for years?

Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period after filing, but most contested divorces in Dallas County take 6 to 12 months, and complex high-asset cases can run 18 months or longer. The biggest delays come from disputes over property valuation, custody evaluations, discovery fights, and crowded court dockets. 

Cases that settle through mediation or collaborative law typically resolve much faster than those headed to trial.

My spouse hid money during our marriage. How do I find it now that we’re divorcing?

Texas courts take asset hiding seriously, and a spouse caught concealing property can be sanctioned and ordered to pay the other side’s legal fees. If you suspect hidden assets, raise it with your attorney immediately so the discovery plan can be built around it. Formal discovery tools like subpoenas, interrogatories, and depositions can pull bank records, tax returns, and business books. 

Is mediation required in Texas family law cases, or can I skip straight to court?

Most Dallas County family courts require mediation before allowing a contested final hearing, and many judges will not set a trial until mediation has been attempted. Mediation is private, faster, and gives you control over the outcome rather than handing the decision to a judge. Even in high-conflict cases, mediation resolves the majority of disputes when handled by experienced family law attorneys.

What if my ex and I agree on everything? Do we still need separate lawyers?

Even amicable divorces benefit from independent legal counsel, because one attorney cannot ethically represent both spouses. You can absolutely keep things friendly and efficient, but each spouse needs their own advisor to review the agreement, explain tax consequences, and make sure nothing important is missed. 

Areas We Serve Across Texas

We provide services across Texas, including: 

• Houston
• San Antonio
• Dallas
• Austin
• Fort Worth
• El Paso
• Arlington
• Corpus Christi
• Plano
• Lubbock
• Laredo
• Irving
• Garland
• Frisco
• McKinney
• Amarillo
• Grand Prairie
• Brownsville
• Denton
• Killeen

What Clients Say About Working With Hargrave Family Law 

“They helped me prepare, ease my fears, and provided such clarity and confidence through the challenges along the way.” – Kim G.

Divorce can make every decision feel heavier than it should. Hargrave Family Law helps clients understand what comes next, prepare for difficult moments, and move through the process with more confidence. 

“The Hargrave Family Law firm provides all of the services and resources that anybody would need during the divorce process.” – Rebel R.

Clients often need more than one attorney’s advice. They need guidance, communication, resources, and a team that can help them see the full picture. Hargrave Family Law gives clients the support of a deep bench, so they do not feel like they are carrying the process alone.

“Going through a divorce can be an emotionally overwhelming experience, but the paralegals and attorneys at this firm made the entire process so much less stressful.” – Christy H.

The legal side of divorce is only part of the experience. The emotional pressure can be just as difficult. Clients describe Hargrave Family Law as a team that reduces stress by staying responsive, organized, and compassionate during a hard season of life.

“The staff here was always responsive, clear in their communication, and truly made a difficult process much easier for everyone involved.” – Jeremy Y.

Clear communication can change the entire experience of a divorce or family law case. Hargrave Family Law keeps clients informed, answers questions, and helps make a difficult process feel more manageable from start to finish.

Local Resources in Texas 

• Texas Judicial Branch
• Texas Court Help
• TexasLawHelp.org
• Office of the Attorney General of Texas – Child Support Division
• Texas Family Support Registry
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Texas Health and Human Services Commission
• Texas State Law Library
• State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Information Service
• Texas Access to Justice Foundation
• Texas Legal Services Center
• Lone Star Legal Aid
• Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
• Texas Advocacy Project
• Family Violence Legal Line
• Texas Council on Family Violence
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• Texas Vital Statistics

Talk With a Texas Family Lawyer Today 

If you are facing divorce, custody, or another family law matter in Texas, reach out to us to gain clarity about your options. 

Hargrave Family Law offers confidential case evaluations designed to help you understand what comes next and whether our collaborative, resolution-focused approach fits your goals.

To speak with our skilled team, reach out to us today. We’re here to help.