Divorce Lawyer for Women in Fort Worth
Divorce raises a particular set of worries for women: your finances, your children, the home, and what life looks like on the other side. Daniell Law Group helps women across Fort Worth and Tarrant County protect what matters and move toward a stable next chapter, with a litigator who has been there herself.
- Free, confidential consultation
- You work directly with Emily
- A litigator from intake to trial
Counsel that understands what you are protecting.
Every divorce is hard, but women often carry a specific weight into it. Worry about money, especially after years of building a life around a household rather than a paycheck. Worry about the children and how much time you will have with them. Worry about the house, your safety, and whether you can stand on your own once it is over.
Those worries are real, and they deserve a lawyer who takes them seriously. At Daniell Law Group, you work directly with Emily Daniell, a litigator who handles your case from the first call to the final decree. Emily knows what it is to rebuild after a divorce and to co-parent on the other side of one, and that experience shapes how she counsels the women she represents.
Texas law decides property, custody, and support on its own terms, and the outcome often turns on preparation. We help you understand your full financial picture, protect your separate property, build a strong case for your role as a parent, and avoid the early missteps that quietly cost women later.
We represent clients across the DFW Metroplex. This work sits inside our broader divorce practice and our Fort Worth divorce attorney page, and when children are involved, our child custody work becomes central.
What we help you protect
A divorce settles the things that shape the rest of your life. These are the priorities we focus on for the women we represent.
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
Protecting yourself from the start
The choices you make in the first weeks matter. A few steps, taken early and with guidance, put you in a far stronger position.
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Understand the full financial picture
Know what you own and owe together: accounts, property, retirement, and debts, including the ones only in your spouse's name. Clarity here is the foundation of a fair division.
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Secure your important documents
Gather records that prove what is yours and how things are held: statements, deeds, titles, tax returns, and anything tracing separate property. Documentation is your best protection.
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Think through custody early
If you have children, start thinking about a schedule that works and the role you want to keep. Courts value stability, and an early, thoughtful plan strengthens your position.
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Avoid the costly early mistakes
Do not move or hide money, do not sign anything you do not fully understand, and do not agree to a fast settlement that ignores a retirement account or a hidden debt. These missteps are hard to undo.
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Build your case with the right advocate
With a clear picture and a steady advocate, you negotiate from strength rather than fear. We prepare every case carefully and keep you informed at each meaningful step.
Situations we handle
No two divorces look alike. These are some of the circumstances women come to us with most often.
Trusted in the
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.
Questions women ask us, answered
No. Texas law does not favor mothers or fathers. Courts decide custody, called conservatorship, based on the best interest of the child, and they generally start from the position that both parents should stay involved. A strong case is built on your role as a parent and the stability you provide, not on gender.
It depends. A home bought during the marriage is usually community property. The court can award it to one spouse, often the parent who keeps the children, while balancing the value against other assets, or order it sold. Keeping it generally means being able to refinance it into your own name, so it is worth running those numbers early.
Start by understanding the full picture: every account, asset, and debt. Gather documentation, avoid large or hidden financial moves, and do not agree to a settlement before you know what is on the table. Texas divides community property and debt in a way the court finds just and right, and preparation is what protects your share.
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. When it is awarded, the amount and length are capped by statute. We can tell you honestly whether it is realistic in your situation.
You still have rights to the community estate, regardless of whose name is on the accounts. The court can order financial disclosure, and temporary orders can give you access to funds for living expenses and legal fees while the case is pending. You do not have to navigate the divorce financially cut off.
Your safety comes first. A protective order can provide legal protection for you and your children, and the timing of when and how you leave can matter. Talk to us before you make a move so we can help you plan a careful, protected exit.
No. Daniell Law Group represents anyone going through a family law matter. This page speaks to the concerns women most often bring to us, because those concerns deserve focused, experienced counsel. If that is where you are, we are ready to help.
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.