Mansfield Family Lawyer & Divorce Attorney
Mansfield, Texas is where families put down roots, and when a marriage or custody arrangement reaches a breaking point, those roots are what you are protecting. Daniell Law Group represents Mansfield families through divorce, custody, and modifications, and a meaningful share of Emily Daniell's practice has always come from Mansfield.
Big-firm capability, small-firm attention, for Mansfield families.
Families move to Mansfield for the schools, the neighborhoods, and the kind of community where people know each other. When a divorce or custody dispute arrives, those same things raise the stakes. You are not just dividing property; you are deciding what daily life looks like for your children in the place you chose for them.
Daniell Law Group is a boutique family law practice, which means you work directly with Emily Daniell from the first call to the final order. No handoffs to associates, no wondering who actually has your file. Emily has represented Mansfield families throughout her practice, she knows the Tarrant County family courts where most Mansfield cases are decided, and she gives you the same straight answers she would want in your position.
Whether you are facing a divorce, working out custody for the first time, or changing an order that no longer fits your family, you will know where you stand, what your options are, and what she would do in your shoes.
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
Where Mansfield divorce and custody cases are heard
Most of Mansfield sits in Tarrant County, so most Mansfield divorce and custody cases are filed with the Tarrant County District Clerk and heard in the county's family district courts in downtown Fort Worth. There is no separate Mansfield family court.
One wrinkle worth knowing: Mansfield's city limits also reach into Johnson County and Ellis County. Where your case is filed follows your county of residence, not your mailing address, so a small number of Mansfield families actually belong in the Johnson County or Ellis County courts. It takes two minutes to confirm, and it is one of the first things we check, because filing in the wrong county costs time you do not get back.
We represent families across Mansfield and the surrounding communities, including Kennedale, Rendon, Venus, Alvarado, Midlothian, and south Arlington. For a full walk-through of how Texas divorce works, read our complete guide to divorce in Texas, and if your case is on the Arlington side, our Arlington divorce lawyer page covers that area directly.
How a divorce works for Mansfield residents
Every case turns on its own facts, but the path is broadly the same. Here is what a Mansfield divorce usually looks like.
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Confirm your county
Most Mansfield residents file in Tarrant County, but parts of the city fall in Johnson and Ellis counties. We confirm the right court first, because everything else builds on it.
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Petition and service
The case opens when the original petition is filed. Your spouse is formally served, or signs a waiver, and has a set window to respond.
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Temporary orders
Early orders can settle who stays in the house, a custody schedule, and support while the case is pending, so your family's daily life stays stable.
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The 60-day waiting period
Texas requires at least 60 days between filing and a final divorce. Agreed cases can finalize soon after the window closes.
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Discovery and mediation
Both sides exchange financial and parenting information, and contested cases are typically sent to mediation before they ever see a trial date.
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Final decree or trial
Most cases settle on terms you help shape. Those that do not are decided by the court, with Emily handling your case personally through the final order.
Family law representation for Mansfield families
From agreed divorces to contested custody cases, here is the work we handle for clients in Mansfield, Texas.
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.
Mansfield family law questions, answered
Most of Mansfield is in Tarrant County, so most residents file with the Tarrant County District Clerk, and cases are heard in the family district courts in downtown Fort Worth. Parts of Mansfield reach into Johnson and Ellis counties, and residents there file in those counties instead. You must have lived in Texas for six months and in your county for 90 days before filing.
No. Family cases are handled at the county level, so what matters is experience in the courts where Mansfield cases are actually heard, primarily the Tarrant County family district courts. Emily represents Mansfield families in those courts regularly.
Texas requires a 60-day waiting period from filing, so that is the minimum. An agreed divorce can finalize shortly after. Contested cases usually run six months to a year or more, depending on what is disputed and the court's schedule.
Texas courts decide custody, legally called conservatorship, based on the best interest of the child. Judges weigh each parent's involvement, stability, and ability to co-parent. Schedules are often built around school calendars, which for most Mansfield families means Mansfield ISD.
Yes. When there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances, Texas allows you to seek a modification, and support can also be reviewed after three years if the guideline amount has moved significantly. Our custody and support modifications page explains the standards and the process.
It depends on the case. An agreed divorce with simple finances costs far less than a contested custody fight. We are upfront about fees on the first call and provide a clear retainer agreement before any work begins.
Yes. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and obligation-free. Call (817) 886-7874 or send a message through the contact form and we will respond within one business day.
All of Mansfield, along with Kennedale, Rendon, Venus, Alvarado, Midlothian, south Arlington, and the surrounding communities. If you are unsure whether your case is in our service area, just ask.
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.