Respected Fort Worth Lawyers
Mims Ballew Hollingsworth is a Fort Worth family law and litigation firm serving Tarrant County and the surrounding North Texas communities, including Southlake, Colleyville, Keller, and Grapevine. Four of our attorneys are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential held by only about 6% of Texas attorneys across all specialty areas. We handle divorce, child custody, child support, property division, and high-net-worth family law matters, and when a case requires trial, we are prepared to try it.
With over 100 years of combined experience, our attorneys provide strategic solutions for family law and business disputes. Our lawyers work closely together, combining diverse expertise to develop customized strategies tailored to each of our clients. Our team communicates honestly and proactively so you remain informed and supported every step of the way. These qualities, teamwork, creativity, empathy, transparency, and experience, define our firm and shape how we represent our clients.
Divorce & Custody
Our Fort Worth divorce attorneys handle high-net-worth divorces, collaborating with financial experts on the property division of businesses, investment portfolios, real estate, and other complicated, high-value assets. Texas allows divorce on the no-fault ground of insupportability under Texas Family Code 6.001, but the financial and parenting outcomes that follow are decided case by case. We have extensive experience with spousal maintenance, custody, and child support matters governed by the guidelines in Texas Family Code Chapter 154, as well as prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements. Because every family is unique, we develop customized, creative strategies tailored to your needs. We are committed to protecting your rights and your children's well-being with compassion while pursuing swift outcomes and lasting resolutions.
Child Custody and Conservatorship in Tarrant County
In Texas, child custody is called conservatorship, and it covers both the right to make decisions for a child and the schedule of time each parent spends with them. Texas courts decide conservatorship and possession under the best interest of the child standard set out in Texas Family Code 153.002. Our Fort Worth child custody attorneys build each parenting plan around that standard, whether your case involves joint managing conservatorship, a standard possession order, or a modification after circumstances change. We represent parents in Tarrant County and the surrounding courts on original custody orders, relocation disputes, and enforcement of existing orders.
Business Litigation
Our approach to business litigation is defined by rigorous preparation, proactive counsel, and customized strategy. We believe effective communication is critical, so we keep you fully informed, providing clear guidance at every turn. From contract claims and employment law matters to shareholder disagreements and complex business torts, we are your dedicated partner. Whether your case requires aggressive courtroom advocacy or efficient negotiation, we deliver the sophisticated resources and commitment clients seek in a top-tier firm.
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Mediation
Our trained mediators offer a structured negotiation process in which a neutral professional facilitates communication and helps two parties reach mutually acceptable agreements without going to court. Mediation through MBH is cost‑effective, faster than litigation, and keeps matters private. Family law mediation empowers clients to shape outcomes while prioritizing their children’s well‑being and preserving amicable relationships. In other disputes, mediation helps opposing parties reach creative resolutions without the expense and risk of litigation.
Our Attorneys
The attorneys at Mims Ballew Hollingsworth bring more than a century of combined experience to every case. Four of our lawyers are Board Certified® in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—a distinction held by fewer than 5% of Texas attorneys. Our business law attorneys are dedicated and experienced litigators who provide sophisticated legal counsel and aggressive courtroom advocacy across a wide range of complex commercial disputes. Our commitment to honesty, clear communication, and thorough preparation ensures that every client feels informed and supported. Meet our seasoned team and discover how we can protect your interests.
FAQ’s
Family law is the area of Texas law that governs legal relationships within a family - including marriage, divorce, child custody and support, property division, and agreements like prenups and postnups. At MBH, our family law team also handles adoption, grandparents' rights, and enforcement or modification of existing orders. Because every situation is different, the right approach depends on your specific circumstances, which is why we start every case with a consultation, not a template.
A family law attorney advises you on your rights, prepares and files the legal documents your case requires, and represents you in negotiation, mediation, or court. In a divorce or custody matter, that includes explaining Texas-specific rules like the 60-day waiting period and the "best interest of the child" standard, gathering evidence, and advocating for a fair outcome on property division, custody, and support. (Source: /pros-and-cons-of-using-a-family-law-attorney/)
Family law covers far more than divorce - child custody and conservatorship, child support, property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, grandparents' rights, adoption, and enforcement or modification of existing orders. MBH also handles business-owner divorce and high-net-worth property division, where family law intersects with business valuation and asset protection.
Look for board certification - it signals a lawyer has met the additional testing and experience requirements the Texas Board of Legal Specialization sets in family law, a distinction fewer than 5% of Texas attorneys hold. Beyond credentials, ask about experience with cases like yours (high-asset, high-conflict, business ownership), communication style, and willingness to go to trial if negotiations break down. Four of MBH's attorneys are Board Certified in Family Law.
Ask about their experience with cases similar to yours, how they communicate and who on the team will handle your case day to day, their fee structure and what drives cost, and how they typically approach negotiation versus litigation. If your case involves a business, significant assets, or children, ask specifically about that experience. (Source: /what-to-ask-a-divorce-attorney-in-an-initial-consultation-in-texas/, /preparing-for-family-law-consultation-texas/)
Cost depends heavily on complexity and whether the case is contested - straightforward matters cost far less than contested cases involving custody disputes, business valuation, or trial. A consultation is the best way to get a realistic sense of cost for your situation.
As early as possible - ideally before you file anything or make major financial moves. Early advice helps you understand your rights and avoid mistakes that are hard to undo later, like commingling separate property. This matters even more in high-asset situations or when a business is involved.
Yes. Many family law matters resolve through negotiation, mediation, or collaborative law, but an attorney needs to be ready to litigate if the other side won't agree to fair terms. MBH's attorneys are experienced litigators as well as negotiators, so you have the same team whether your case settles or goes to trial.
Divorce - the legal process of ending a marriage - is one part of family law. Family law is the broader category that also covers child custody and support, property division outside of divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, grandparents' rights, adoption, and enforcement or modification of existing orders. Many divorce cases involve several of these at once. Browse our family law FAQs for more answers.
Texas-Wide Scope and Local Expertise
With offices in Southlake and downtown Fort Worth, our firm is uniquely positioned to handle Tarrant County family law matters and business litigation disputes across the state of Texas. Our family law team provides convenient, local access and counsel, leveraging our familiarity with Tarrant County family law courts, while our business litigation team represents clients in complex disputes anywhere in the state. Meet our Southlake family law attorneys.