Fort Worth Divorce Attorney
If you are facing divorce in Fort Worth, you deserve an attorney who knows the Tarrant County courts and treats your case like it matters. Daniell Law Group gives you direct access to attorney Emily Daniell, a litigator who handles your divorce from the first call to the final decree.
Divorce is hard. Finding the right attorney shouldn't be.
A divorce in Fort Worth affects everything that matters to you: your children, your home, and your financial footing. In the middle of that, choosing a lawyer can feel like one more impossible decision.
It does not have to be. At Daniell Law Group you work directly with Emily Daniell, not a rotating cast of associates. You get straight answers about where you stand, and a steady advocate who keeps you informed at every meaningful step.
Emily guides Fort Worth families through divorce from the first filing to the final decree. Whether your case settles quietly or has to be argued in court, you will always know who is handling it and what comes next.
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
Divorce in Tarrant County
If you live in Fort Worth, your divorce is filed in Tarrant County. Cases are heard in the county's family district courts, each with its own procedures, expectations, and pace.
Working with a local attorney means working with someone familiar with how those courts operate and what local judges and opposing counsel tend to expect. That familiarity helps your case move efficiently and keeps surprises to a minimum.
Daniell Law Group serves Fort Worth and the surrounding Tarrant County area, along with families across the wider DFW Metroplex. For a full walk-through of how Texas divorce works, read our complete guide to divorce in Texas.
What to expect in a Tarrant County divorce
Every case is different, but a Fort Worth divorce generally follows the same path through the Tarrant County courts. Here is what the road usually looks like.
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Filing in Tarrant County
Your divorce begins when the original petition is filed with the Tarrant County District Clerk. Your spouse is formally served and given time to respond.
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Temporary orders
Early in the case, the court can set temporary orders for custody, support, and use of the home, so daily life stays stable while the divorce is pending.
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The 60-day waiting period
Texas requires at least 60 days from the date of filing before any divorce can be finalized, and that applies in Tarrant County as well.
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Exchanging information
Both sides share financial and other records so every asset, debt, and parenting issue is on the table and accounted for before anything is decided.
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Mediation
Tarrant County courts typically require mediation before trial. Many Fort Worth divorces settle here, which saves time and keeps the decisions in your hands.
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Final decree or trial
If you reach agreement, the terms are signed into a final decree. If not, the remaining issues are decided at trial. Either way, Emily handles your case through to the end.
How we help with your Fort Worth divorce
We handle every part of a Texas divorce. Below is a snapshot of the issues we resolve for Fort Worth families.
Property and Asset Division
Dividing a home, retirement accounts, and community property fairly under Texas law, while protecting what is separately yours.
Child Custody and Support
Building a custody arrangement around your children's best interest, with support that reflects their real needs.
Spousal Maintenance
Assessing whether maintenance applies in your case and advocating for the right result on either side of it.
Contested Divorce and Trial
When your divorce cannot settle, a litigator prepared to protect you in the Tarrant County courtroom.
Uncontested and Amicable Divorce
When you and your spouse agree on the major terms, we move your uncontested divorce through efficiently and make sure the final agreement protects you.
Mediation and Settlement
Most Tarrant County cases resolve through negotiation or mediation. A strong settlement saves time and money and keeps the outcome in your hands.
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.
Fort Worth divorce questions
Not always. Many Tarrant County divorces settle through negotiation or mediation without a contested trial. If your case does require a courtroom, Emily is a litigator who will be fully prepared for it.
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.