Contested Divorce Lawyers in Texas

Chris is a Partner with Goranson Bain Ausley. He has held numerous leadership roles within the State Bar of Texas, including serving as Chair of the Family Law Section, and continues to contribute to the development of Texas family law through service, writing, and education.

Gary L. Nickelson has practiced family law exclusively for more than 50 years, including cases dealing with high-net-worth divorce, complex property division, business valuations, and closely held businesses.

Beth E. Maultsby has dedicated much of her life to helping families by serving as a judge, lawyer and social worker.

Diana recognizes that divorce and other family law issues are very personal experiences, and strives to build comfortable, trusting relationships with her clients. She works with clients to establish goals for their cases, giving them the benefit of her experience in weighing the pros and cons of different courses of action.

Jeff Shore is a highly experienced litigator, mediator, and collaborative law attorney. His work as a civil business litigator prior to becoming a family lawyer contributes to his strong technical skills and business acumen.

Kyle Basinger is a highly regarded family attorney who draws on deep experience and a competitive nature in seeking to prevail for his clients. A seasoned litigator, experienced mediator, and collaborative lawyer, he handles the gamut of family law matters, with special emphasis in complex property, child custody, and business cases.

As a former child abuse caseworker and judge, Angeline Lindley Bain has witnessed firsthand the destruction that protracted conflict causes in families. Her experience has led her to believe strongly in interest-based settlements of family conflict.

Ms. Dawn Christine Archer is a lawyer practicing flat fee divorce, contested divorce, adoption and 9 other areas of law.

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Jamie Matthew Kerr is a lawyer practicing divorce, adoption, contested divorce and 10 other areas of law. Jamie received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 2000, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Cindy V. Tisdale is the immediate past president of the State Bar of Texas, trusted by the 113,000 lawyers in the state for her leadership and vision.

Recognizing that divorce is a difficult time and often involves the division of an estate, Thomas P. Goranson applies a keen understanding of marital assets and how they can be valued and divided to achieve maximum benefit to the client.

A fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Aimee Pingenot Key has earned the esteem of judges and peers for her exceptional work in representing clients and helping to shape family law in Texas. She offers expertise in small and large business matters and understands their organization, ownership, stock interests, and bonus structures.

Mr. Allan Roy Manka is a lawyer practicing family law, contested divorce, uncontested divorce and 8 other areas of law.

Kristal Thomson is a partner in Goranson Bain Ausley’s San Antonio office and one of the most credentialed family law attorneys in Texas. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization — a distinction held by fewer than three percent of Texas attorneys — and a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only honor limited to 100 of the top family law trial lawyers in the United States.

Charla’s leadership in the legal community reflects her commitment to excellence. She has served as President of the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of San Antonio and Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association.

Attorney Jon Parchman founded Parchman Law Group with a client-focused vision, aiming to deliver personalized and effective legal representation tailored to individual needs. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Portland State University, and a Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School.

Rebecca Anne Gonzalez is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 26 other areas of law. Rebecca Anne received a B.B.A. degree from St.

Jack brings a strong litigation foundation and a detail-oriented approach to every case. He earned a full-ride scholarship to Baylor Law School, widely recognized for its rigorous litigation training.

Andrew pursued family law after realizing his passion for client advocacy and the many opportunities for championing a client’s best interests. He was also inspired by the example of his mother, a highly regarded Texas family lawyer, who showed him the positive impact a family lawyer can have on clients’ lives.

Driven by my own experience of finding my father and siblings, I am passionate about advocating for my clients in and outside of the courtroom. Whether it is a simple divorce or a complicated appeal, I assist my clients in navigating the court system while also bettering their family.

Well-versed in the practice of family law, Carlos has been with Goranson Bain Ausley since 2021 as a law clerk. Prior to law school, Carlos was a bilingual elementary school teacher for five years and was inspired to pursue family law as a means of having a positive impact on the lives of children outside the limitations of the classroom.

An experienced lawyer, Cassidy has exclusively practiced family law since 2011. She has extensive experience with contested divorce, complex custody disputes, premarital agreements, adoptions, termination of parental rights, grandparent rights, enforcement issues, and more.

Mona Hosseiny Tovar has over eight years of experience with family law matters, including same-sex divorce, child support and custody, enforcements, same-sex adoptions, termination of parental rights, and family formation. Previously, Mona practiced immigration and criminal law in addition to family law and is experienced in managing these issues in divorce and custody cases.