With You Every Step of the Way
81%
of divorces resolved by mutual agreement — not in court.
$6.5K
avg. fees when resolved in under 6 months vs. $23K+ at trial.
1,000+
family law & divorce cases handled over a decade.
100+
years of combined family law experience on our team.
What the Data Actually Shows
The Market Sells Fear. We Sell You the Numbers.
81.6%
Divorces Resolved by Mutual Agreement
Only 18.4% of divorce cases are actually contested. The aggressive warrior-attorney posture is sold to 100% of clients but is relevant to fewer than 1 in 5 cases, and it’s the posture most likely to drive up costs and timelines.
$23K+
Average Fees When Cases Exceed 30 Months
Versus $6,500 average for cases resolved in under six months. The single biggest lever on your total legal cost is strategic clarity early, not your attorney’s courtroom style. We tell you this before you sign anything.
90%
Custody Cases Resolved Outside Court
The custody outcomes that get marketed as dramatic courtroom fights represent a small minority of actual cases. What determines most custody outcomes is documentation built before any filing and negotiation strategy. Not trial performance.
50%+
When You Engage Counsel Changes the Outcome
Child support obligations calculated on imputed, not actual, income trap high earners who change jobs or reduce hours. Understanding this risk before you file, not after, is the difference between a manageable obligation and a permanent financial burden.
“Every other firm tells you they’ll fight for you. We tell you what’s actually worth fighting for, what it realistically costs, and what the data says about outcomes for men in your exact situation — before you commit to anything.”
— The Gibbins Law Approach to Men’s Divorce
What You're Protecting
Every Decision Right Now
Has a
Divorce shapes your finances, your access to your children, and the next chapter of your life. Getting the strategy right early determines far more than any courtroom appearance later.
Your Assets & Financial Future
Property division in Texas follows community property rules, but how those rules apply to your specific situation depends entirely on how your case is built from the start. Retirement accounts, business interests, and real estate all require careful documentation and strategy, not just a claim.
Your Assets & Financial Future
Texas courts decide custody based on the child’s best interest, and what that means in practice is shaped heavily by documented parental involvement before any filing. The man who waits to start building that record usually starts at a disadvantage. We tell you what to document and when.
Your Assets & Financial Future
Child support calculations can be based on imputed income what a court decides you could earn, not just what you actually earn. For high earners, self-employed individuals, or anyone considering a career change, this is a critical risk factor that almost no attorney discusses before the retainer is signed.
What Happens Before You File
The Decisions That Determine Your Outcome Are Made Before Court
Understand Your Actual Position First
Before any strategy, you need an honest picture of what your situation looks like in Texas courts, asset structure, custody probability, and support exposure. Most men don’t get this until they’ve already paid a retainer. We give it to you in the first conversation.
Build Your Documentation Record Now
Map the Financial Exposure Accurately
Property division, support calculations, and attorney fee projections based on your specific case type. Not a scare tactic, a realistic range so you can make decisions with actual numbers, not vague warnings about protecting your future.
Choose the Right Strategy for Your Case Type
Settlement-first, mediation, collaborative, or contested, the right approach depends on the specific facts of your case. We tell you which track your situation calls for and why, including the cost differential between each path.
What We Handle
Services Built for Men’s Divorce Cases
Whether your case is straightforward or complex, we approach every matter with the same foundation: honest assessment, strategic planning, and clear communication about where you stand and what each path actually costs.
Property Division & Asset Protection
| High financial stakes |
Spousal Support Defense
Texas alimony (spousal maintenance) has specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Understanding whether your situation triggers an obligation and what you can do before filing to affect that outcome is part of early case strategy, not an afterthought.
| Pre-filing strategy critical |
Mediation & Settlement Strategy
81.6% of divorces resolve by agreement. For most men, a well-negotiated settlement is faster, cheaper, and less damaging to co-parenting relationships than litigation. We tell you honestly when settlement is the right play and when it isn’t.
| Recommended first track |
Full Divorce Representation
When the case is contested, or the stakes are high enough to require full representation from filing to final order, we handle the process completely with clear reporting on where you stand, what each step costs, and what outcomes are realistic at each stage.
| Contested & high-asset cases |
Divorce Services We Provide
Mediation
Resolve your divorce outside of court in a faster, more cost-effective way, while keeping more control over the outcome.
Alimony / Spousal Support
We help you understand what’s realistic and advocate for a fair financial arrangement.
Property Division
We ensure assets, debts, and property are properly evaluated and divided, with nothing overlooked.
Full Divorce Representation
From filing to final order, we handle the entire process so you don’t have to.
How It Works
A Playbook, Not a Pitch
Your first conversation with us will feel different from any other attorney consultation you’ve had. We come in with information, not a sales script.
Real Assessment — Before You Sign
Build the Strategy
Execute and Report
Your Legal Team
Experienced Counsel. Direct Communication.
Our family law attorneys bring decades of combined Texas family court experience. You work with attorneys who explain your options clearly, answer your questions honestly, and don’t disappear after you’ve signed the retainer.
Izabelle
Family Law
Taylor
Family law
Evan Barat
Family Law
John
Personal Injury Lawyer
Frank Barat
Personal Injury Lawyer
Dan Gibbins
Personal Injury Lawyer
Catherine
Family Law
Mollie
Family Law
Client Results
What Men Say After Working With Us
I want to sincerely thank Mollie and her team for their outstanding support. Thanks to their hard work, I was able to achieve a 50/50 custody arrangement for my child. This outcome has truly changed my life for the better.
I hired Catherine for my long hard fought custody case and she was above and beyond my expectations. She jumped right on my case and got things put in motion. She is an amazing attorney — ethical and will fight for her clients.
Hannah Bell is very personable. She cares about your problems and speaks with you like you’re a real person. In unvarnished truth she will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go.
Questions Men Ask Before They Sign Anything
Does Texas favor women in divorce proceedings?
Texas is a community property state, meaning the law starts from an equal split of marital assets. Courts are required to make a “just and right” division, which considers multiple factors. The outcome is not predetermined by gender — it is determined by how the case is built and documented. Men who engage strategic counsel early consistently achieve outcomes that reflect the legal standard, not a cultural assumption.
What should I do the moment I know divorce is coming?
Three things before you do anything else: document your parental involvement in writing (schedule, activities, communication), gather financial records covering the last three years (bank statements, tax returns, retirement accounts), and do not change your income, spending, or living situation without first understanding how courts will interpret that change. Then call us before the other side has already filed.
How much will my divorce actually cost?
The honest answer depends on your case type and how long it takes to resolve. Texas data shows: cases resolved in under six months average $6,500 in attorney fees. Contested cases that exceed 30 months average $23,000+. The single biggest driver of cost is timeline — which is directly affected by early strategic decisions. We give you a realistic cost range at the outset, not after you’ve already started.
Can child support be based on income I'm not actually earning?
Yes. Texas courts can calculate child support based on imputed income — what a court decides you are capable of earning — rather than your actual current earnings. This is especially relevant for high earners, self-employed individuals, or anyone who has recently reduced hours or changed careers. Understanding this exposure before you file is critical. It should be part of your first conversation with any attorney, not a surprise after the order is signed.
Will I lose my business in a divorce?
Not necessarily. Business interests require careful documentation to establish what portion — if any — is separate property (owned before marriage) versus community property (built during marriage). The classification depends on how the business was funded, how growth was generated, and what records exist. This is one of the highest-stakes asset questions in Texas divorce and one that demands early, specific legal strategy.
What's the difference between your free consultation and everyone else's?
Most free consultations are financial qualification calls — they determine whether you can afford the retainer, then provide vague reassurance before the pitch to sign. We use the first conversation differently: we give you an honest picture of your situation, the realistic outcome range for your case type, and the three decisions you need to make in the next 30 days. You leave with more clarity than you arrived with. No obligation to retain us.
Straight Answers. Before Anything Else.
The first call will tell you what your situation actually looks like in Texas courts. What’s realistic? What it costs. What you should do in the next 30 days. That’s what you’re owed before you sign anything, and it’s what we give you.