Divorce & Dissolution Lawyer in the DFW Metroplex
When a marriage ends, the decisions come fast and the stakes are personal. Daniell Law Group represents people through divorce in Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, and across the DFW Metroplex with honest counsel, steady communication, and a litigator who stays on your case from the first call to the final decree.
- Free, confidential consultation
- You work directly with Emily
- A litigator from intake to trial
You don't have to face this alone.
Divorce touches the parts of life that matter most. Your children. The home you have built. Your savings, your routines, and your sense of what comes next. It is normal to feel overwhelmed in the first weeks, and it is normal to have more questions than answers.
The decisions ahead are real and lasting. Who the children live with. How property and debt are divided. Whether support is owed, and how you rebuild from here. You should not have to make them without someone who can explain your options in plain language and tell you honestly where you stand.
That is the work we do. At Daniell Law Group, you talk directly with Emily Daniell, a litigator who handles your case from the first conversation through the final decree. She prepares every matter carefully, keeps you informed at each meaningful step, and meets a hard chapter with steadiness rather than drama.
Whether your divorce is amicable or hard fought, the goal is the same: protect what matters to you and move you toward a stable next chapter. We represent clients across the DFW Metroplex. If you are in Fort Worth or Tarrant County, our Fort Worth divorce attorney page covers the local courts in detail, and Arlington families can start with our Arlington divorce lawyer page. When children are involved, our child custody work becomes central, and we offer focused guidance for women going through divorce. Divorce is one part of our full family law and probate practice.
Types of divorce we handle
Every divorce is different. The path yours takes depends on your circumstances, how much is in dispute, and whether children or significant assets are involved.
Emily Daniell
When you hire Daniell Law Group, you work with Emily Daniell herself. Not an intake team, not a rotating associate. She handles your case from the first consultation through the final decree, so you always know who is in your corner.
Emily is a litigator who prepares every case as if it will be tried, and her own experience with divorce and co-parenting shapes how she meets clients during a hard chapter. She gives you honest answers and steady communication when you need them most.
- EducationJ.D., Texas Wesleyan School of Law
- LicensedState Bar of Texas, since 2009
- FocusFamily law & probate litigation
The Texas divorce process, step by step
Every case is different, but most Texas divorces move through the same stages. Knowing what to expect makes the road ahead less daunting.
- 01
Filing the petition
The process begins when one spouse files an Original Petition for Divorce with the court. The other spouse is formally notified and given the chance to respond.
- 02
The 60-day waiting period
Texas law requires a minimum of 60 days from the date of filing before a divorce can be finalized. This applies even when both spouses agree on everything.
- 03
Temporary orders
If you need decisions in place while the case is pending, the court can issue temporary orders covering custody, support, use of the home, and bills. This keeps daily life stable during the case.
- 04
Discovery and negotiation
Both sides exchange financial information and work to understand the full picture. Most issues are resolved here, through careful negotiation rather than a courtroom fight.
- 05
Mediation or settlement
Many Texas courts require mediation before trial. A strong settlement can save time, money, and stress, and it puts the outcome in your hands rather than a judge's.
- 06
The final decree
If the case settles, the terms are written into a final decree the judge signs. If it does not, the unresolved issues go to trial and the court decides. Either way, the decree is the final word.
What a Texas divorce decree settles
A divorce decree settles far more than the end of a marriage. These are the issues we help you resolve.
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hardest chapters.
Family law and probate work asks for trust before it earns it. The clients below extended that trust and chose to share what came after.
I cannot recommend Emily highly enough for anyone in need of family law representation in the DFW area. Emily guided me through a challenging custody case in Tarrant County with an exceptional level of professionalism and dedication.
Emily made a difficult situation easier to navigate. The entire staff were both professionally and personally attentive to my needs. Always gave weekly updates and guided me step by step on what I needed to do. I would highly recommend their services.
Emily did a wonderful job helping me with the probate process. Fantastic at communicating, especially with the weekly updates, great reliability, and delivered quick results. I would absolutely use her again in the future.
They handled a probate matter for me that just wrapped up. Emily was knowledgeable, kind and handled things quickly and efficiently. This firm is fantastic and doesn’t leave you feeling like you wasted your time or money.
I cannot recommend Emily highly enough for anyone in need of family law representation in the DFW area. Emily guided me through a challenging custody case in Tarrant County with an exceptional level of professionalism and dedication.
Divorce questions, answered
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period from the date of filing. An uncontested divorce can often finalize shortly after that window closes. A contested case, with disputes over custody, property, or support, can take six months to a year or more, depending on the issues involved.
It depends on what the case requires. An uncontested divorce with full agreement costs far less than one that involves litigation, expert witnesses, and months of work. We are upfront about fees from the first call and provide a clear retainer agreement before any work begins.
No. Texas allows no-fault divorce, which means you can file on the grounds that the marriage has become insupportable, with no need to prove wrongdoing. Texas also recognizes fault grounds such as cruelty or adultery, which can affect property division in some cases.
An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses agree on all major terms, including custody, property, and support. A contested divorce is one where you do not agree on one or more of those issues, so the disputes must be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or a judge's decision.
Texas is a community property state. Most property and debt acquired during the marriage is considered community property and is divided in a way the court finds just and right, which is not always an equal split. Property you owned before the marriage, or received by gift or inheritance, is usually separate property and stays with you.
Texas courts make custody decisions, legally called conservatorship, based on the best interest of the child. Judges look at each parent's role, the child's needs, stability, and safety. In most cases both parents stay involved, but the specifics of decision-making and time with the children depend on the family.
Sometimes. Texas limits spousal maintenance to specific situations, such as a marriage of ten years or longer where one spouse cannot meet basic needs, or cases involving family violence or a disability. We can tell you honestly whether maintenance is likely to apply in your situation.
Yes. The first call is free, confidential, and obligation-free. Tell us what is happening, and we will tell you honestly how we can help.
A conversation,
in confidence.
Every consultation is private and obligation-free. Tell us what is happening, and we will tell you, honestly, how we can help.