Amicable 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.

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.

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.

Karen’s education, career, and family law experience make her an impressive member of Goranson Bain Ausley. After graduating cum laude from Howard University, Karen attended Syracuse University College of Law, where she earned her law degree.

Ryan Bauerle is skilled in litigation and negotiation, which is how he regularly obtains favorable settlements without ever stepping foot in the courthouse. Ryan brings extensive experience and sincere compassion to situations involving contested child custody, special needs, mental health issues, and substance abuse.

Sarah decided to study family law because it aligned with her values and built on her undergraduate major in psychology. Helping clients act with logic rather than emotion to achieve their goals is a primary emphasis in her practice.

Ally was named a 2025 “Texas Rising Stars” by Thomson Reuters. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, where she served as the President of the Family Law Association and was named to the Dean’s List.

Jill Lowe is a highly experienced family law attorney licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. She has handled a wide range of family law matters, including high-net-worth divorces and complex custody disputes, and brings a thoughtful, settlement-oriented perspective to every case.

Rachel has significant experience in all aspects of family law and passionately advocates for her client’s best interests through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. A graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law, Rachel served as an intern with family court judge Dennise Garcia, presiding judge of the 303rd Judicial District Court of Dallas County.

With more than eight years of exclusive family law experience, and a background as both a U.S. Air Force officer and an M.B.A. graduate, Heather Hudson brings clients a unique combination of discipline, business insight, and legal skill.

Angelica is an Austin family lawyer with Goranson Bain Ausley with a focus on divorce and custody litigation. Angelica was named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters and a Best Lawyers in America© since 2024 in family law.

Jonathan is a highly skilled litigator and negotiator in high-conflict legal situations who consistently receives praise from clients for his integrity, professionalism, and responsiveness. He has extensive experience handling cases related to Collaborative Divorce, negotiated, and litigated divorce, complex property, and real estate division, contested custody, mental health and addiction issues, and pre- and post-marital agreements.

Chandler has extensive experience in family law litigation and Collaborative Law. She was named to D Magazine’s 2022 Best Lawyers Under 40 and has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law and Collaborative Law: Family Law in 2026.

Before transitioning to family law, Alina spent more than a decade as a prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. She handled serious felony cases, including assault, family violence, and homicide, and served as lead trial counsel in numerous jury trials.

Kevin Davidson, a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley, is a distinguished family lawyer with over 15 years of experience exclusively in family law. He is skilled in cases involving children, where his focus on child-centric solutions and co-parenting strategies helps mitigate the negative impact of divorce on children.

Chad Elsey has more than 2,000 hours of experience as lead trial counsel in family law cases. He has successfully handled jury and bench trials involving common-law marriage, custody disputes, and high-asset property division.

Esther R. Donald has immersed herself in the collaborative law model and has been distinguished as a Master Credentialed Collaborative Divorce lawyer, one of a select few in Texas.