How much does it cost to hire Angeline for a adoption case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Angeline walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Angeline offer a free consultation?

Angeline charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Angeline's office. Some adoption attorneys offer free consults — check Angeline's current terms during booking.

How long do adoption cases in Texas typically take?

Simple adoption matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Angeline gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Angeline take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

Angeline is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Angeline will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Angeline?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Angeline will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Angeline accepting new adoption clients right now?

Angeline's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Angeline Lindley Bain, Adoption Attorney in Dallas, Texas

Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Adoption, Alimony, and Child Custody · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

PartneratGoranson Bain Ausley Family Law

Dallas, TX

Practicing adoption in Dallas since 1987.

39+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 1 client review
2: Bar admissions

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Angeline Lindley Bain is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Adoption, Alimony, and Child Custody. Angeline has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Dallas, TX
Experience: over 39 years
Known for: Adoption · Alimony · Child Custody

Handles Adoption, Alimony, and Child Custody matters from Dallas, TX.
Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Angeline's practice areas in Dallas

Angeline concentrates on adoption, alimony, child custody, child support, and civil rights. Each area below outlines the kind of case Angeline handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Adoption cases in Dallas, Texas

Angeline takes adoption matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Angeline agrees to represent you.

Alimony cases in Dallas, Texas

Angeline takes alimony matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Angeline agrees to represent you.

Child Custody cases in Dallas, Texas

Angeline takes child custody matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Angeline agrees to represent you.

Child Support cases in Dallas, Texas

Angeline takes child support matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Angeline agrees to represent you.

Civil Rights cases in Dallas, Texas

Angeline takes civil rights matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Angeline agrees to represent you.

Biography

Angeline Lindley Bain, adoption attorney serving Dallas

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. She encourages her clients to consider the Collaborative Divorce process because it allows them to fashion their own solutions and begin anew in the best manner possible. As a widely recognized advocate of collaborative law, Angie has traveled around the U.S. teaching the process to other lawyers, psychologists, and financial professionals.

Angie began her law career in 1987 as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas. After her clerkship, she joined Tom Goranson in a family law practice. From 1992 to 1995, she served as an associate judge in both the 256th and 254th Judicial District courts. She returned to practice family law with Tom Goranson and Paula Larsen in 1996, focusing on cases that involve complex property division as well as working with clients involved in a high-net-worth divorce.

Angie is active on the State Bar of Texas speaking circuit and is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Angie has served on the board of the Dallas Child Advocacy Center and Planned Parenthood of North Texas. Her other passions include family, farming, and travel.

Angie is a top Dallas divorce attorney and a founder and partner at Goranson Bain Ausley.

Honors & Awards

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 1995 – 2021, 2024 – 2026

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2017 – 2021, 2024 – 2026

Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2024 – 2025

Dallas 500 – The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas Fort-Worth, 2016

Selected to “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 – 2014

Selected to “Best Women Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2009

Selected to “Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2009

Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2003-2025

Selected to the “Top 10: Texas Super lawyers” list, Thomson Reuters, 2009

Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers” list, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2015, 2022

Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers” list, Thomson Reuters, 2004-2006, 2009-2015

Selected to the “Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Region Super Lawyer” list, Thomson Reuters, 2003 – 2006, 2008 – 2015, 2022

“AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory

Articles

Confiding in Friends and Family During a Divorce December 17, 2020

Presentations

The Empty Nest Divorce, Dallas Bar Association, 2013

Standing for the Not So Nuclear Family, Innovations – Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, University of Texas School of Law, 2012

Application of the Collaborative Law Procedures to Will, Probate, Trust and Guardianship Disputes, Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Court, State Bar of Texas, 2012

Preparing for Financial Negotiations, Collaborative Law Course, 2011

Stages of the Process – Discussion of Micro and Macro, Collaborative Law 101, 2011

Conflicting Court-Appointed Mental Health Expert Roles, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2009

The Power of Neutrality in the Collaborative Process, Collaborative Law Spring Conference, 2008

Disputes and the Collaborative Interdisciplinary Approach, Dallas Bar Association, 2008

Difficult Collaborative Law Negotiations, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2006

Getting Past Impasse in Collaborative Law, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2005

Same Sex Parenting, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2005

How to Deal with the Difficult Lawyer, Dallas Bar Association, Legal Ethics Course, 2005

Dealing with the Difficult Lawyer, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2004

Summary Judgment Practice in Family Law, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2003

Characterization: 20 Questions, 20 Answers, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2002

Creative Uses of Summary Judgment, Advanced Family Course, State Bar of Texas, 2001

Voluminous Document Control, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2000

Practicing Law for Fun and Profit, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1999

Infant Visitation: Expectation of Parties, Child Development Issues, Practicalities, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1998

Defending Against the Financial Temporary Hearing, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 1997

Evidence — Get a Grip, Advanced Family Law Course for Legal Assistants and Other Professionals, State Bar of Texas, Legal Assistant’s Division, 1996

Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 1996

Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs, 1996

An Asset & Liability Primer, Dallas Bar Association Family Law Pro Bono Seminar, 1996

Child Custody and Visitation Seminar, National Business Institute, 1996

Sexual Abuse Allegations in Custody Cases, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 1995

Pre-Trial Proceedings — Use of Stipulations, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 1994

Temporary Orders Hearings, Dallas Bar Association, Pro Bono Training, 1994

Beyond the Guidelines: Creative Use of the Child Support Guidelines, Tarrant County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1992

Your Rights In Custody Hearings: Preparing For and Being Deposed, Associated Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 1992

Examination of the Expert: How to Dress and Un-dress the CPA on the Witness Stand, Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs, 1992

Professional Associations

Attorneys Serving the Community, Volunteer, 1996 – 1998

Planned Parenthood of North Texas, Board Member, 2007-2016

Citizens for a Qualified Judiciary, Board of Directors

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Board Member, 2001– 2006

Dallas Women’s Foundation, Board of Directors, 2015

Dallas Independent School District, Tutor volunteer

First Unitarian Church in Dallas, Choir Member

Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Advisory Board

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1993 – 2023

Angeline's approach to adoption cases

The kind of cases Angeline takes

Angeline reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adoption, alimony, and child custody matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Angeline studied and practices

Southern Methodist University
J.D. · 1987
Texas A & M University
B.S. · 1976

Jurisdictions

Angeline's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court,
1988 · ACTIVE
Texas
1987 · ACTIVE

Angeline studied at J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.S. in Texas A & M University.

Law school and academic background

Angeline completed J.D. in Southern Methodist University and B.S. in Texas A & M University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Angeline runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Angeline's legal honors and published work

Angeline has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Angeline Lindley Bain's office in Dallas

Angeline's primary office is at 8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, 75206. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law

8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1700

Dallas, TX 75206

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Angeline Lindley Bain — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Angeline. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adoption attorneys in Dallas.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Angeline Lindley Bain — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new adoption attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Angeline usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Angeline charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Angeline's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Angeline will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a adoption attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many adoption matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Angeline

Angeline discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adoption practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every adoption matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Angeline confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Angeline's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adoption practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Angeline Lindley Bain

How much does it cost to hire Angeline for a adoption case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Angeline walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Angeline offer a free consultation?
Angeline charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Angeline's office. Some adoption attorneys offer free consults — check Angeline's current terms during booking.
How long do adoption cases in Texas typically take?
Simple adoption matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Angeline gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Angeline take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Angeline is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Angeline will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Angeline?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Angeline will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Angeline accepting new adoption clients right now?
Angeline's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Adoption attorneys serving Dallas, Houston and Austin in Texas

Angeline handles adoption matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adoption attorneys in that community.

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