Fort Worth Divorce Lawyers

Experienced Divorce Attorneys

Divorce in Texas is more than just a legal process; it’s a deeply personal journey fraught with complex emotions and an exhausting array of difficult decisions. While the challenges can feel overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate them alone when you have the right legal counsel by your side, especially one with deep roots in the Fort Worth and Tarrant County family court system. At Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, our local legal team is committed to providing you with skilled, compassionate representation, guiding you through every step. If you’re seeking experienced divorce lawyers in Fort Worth, we are ready to assist you.

At a Glance

At Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, we bring more than 100 years of combined experience to divorce cases across Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Four of our attorneys are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

We handle the full range of divorce matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, high-net-worth property division, business ownership issues, child custody, and spousal maintenance. Whether your case is resolved through negotiation, mediation, or trial, we develop a strategy tailored to your goals.

Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent), Super Lawyers, and Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, we combine preparation, experience, and practical solutions to guide you forward. 

Free consultations available. Call 817-900-8330.

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    Our Approach to Your Divorce

    At Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, we understand that every divorce in Fort Worth is as unique as the individuals involved. That’s why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we craft customized legal strategies tailored to your specific situation, considering your family dynamics, financial landscape, and your personal goals.

    From the initial consultation, you’ll experience our commitment to clear communication and transparency. We’ll keep you thoroughly informed every step of the way, explaining your options in plain language and setting realistic expectations for the Texas divorce process. If you are our client, we empower you to prepare you for what’s ahead, reduce your anxiety, and equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions. You won’t just be a case number; you’ll be a valued partner in navigating this challenging time.

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    Divorce Services We Handle

    Our divorce lawyers in Fort Worth offer a wide range of services, including representation in a high-net-worth divorce. We will fight for you throughout the valuation and division of high-value assets such as privately-held businesses, professional practices, investment accounts, stock options and restricted stock units, retirement accounts and pensions, real estate holdings, intellectual property, digital assets, trusts/inheritances, valuable personal property and collections, and more.

    Our divorce lawyers also handle these essential family law services:

    • File Petitions for Divorce (uncontested or contested) in accordance with local court requirements
    • Handle property division in both fault-based and no-fault divorces
    • Negotiate alimony/spousal support in accordance with Texas laws
    • Create parenting plans, visitation schedules, and child custody modifications
    • Manage the details of military divorce and child custody arrangements
    • Represent clients in LGBTQ+ divorces and other family law matters
    • Prove the union and divide property for common law marriages
    • Enforce or challenge prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements

    No matter the challenges you face during your divorce, Mims Ballew Hollingsworth is here to help you tackle them.

    Why Families Across Tarrant County Trust Mims Ballew Hollingsworth

    With more than 100 years of combined experience in Tarrant County family law, our attorneys bring deep local knowledge and proven skill to every case. Four of our lawyers are Board Certified® in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—an honor earned by fewer than 5% of attorneys statewide. Recognized by clients and peers alike, our team has been featured among Super Lawyers, Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, and Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent-rated professionals. When you need trusted guidance through life’s most personal legal matters, you can count on our experience, integrity, and results.

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    Understanding the Texas Divorce Process

    A Tarrant County family law court will grant a divorce if the following requirements have been met:

    • You have been a Texas resident for at least six months.
    • You have lived in Tarrant County for at least 90 days.
    • You draft a divorce petition and have it served on your spouse.
    • You and your spouse have decided on terms (often through negotiation or mediation).
    • At least 60 days have elapsed since the divorce petition was filed with the court in Fort Worth.

    If negotiations break down, you may have to turn to the court to decide the terms of the divorce. A contested divorce is far more complex and may take several months or even years to complete.

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    Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Law

    At Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, we firmly believe that divorce doesn’t have to be a battleground. While we are always prepared to zealously advocate for your rights in court, we believe alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation and collaborative law to be very efficient and beneficial paths to resolution for our Fort Worth clients. These approaches offer significant advantages, including:

    • Cost savings: Avoiding protracted litigation and associated legal fees.
    • Faster resolution: Reaching agreements more quickly than navigating lengthy Fort Worth court dockets.
    • Enhanced privacy: Keeping sensitive personal and financial matters out of public records, particularly important for high-profile individuals, those with high assets, and Fort Worth business owners.
    • Reduced conflict: Fostering a more amicable environment, which is especially vital for co-parenting relationships.
    • Control over the outcome: Allowing you and your spouse to actively shape the terms of your future, rather than a judge imposing a decision.

    Our attorneys have extensive experience with mediation and collaborative law in the Fort Worth area and all of Tarrant County, and we can help you find the solution that is right for you.

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