Irving, Texas · Divorce & Family Law
Ten Irving divorce and family-law firms with verifiable experience and free or low-cost consultations — plus what a Texas divorce costs, how long it takes, and how to choose.
If you are facing a divorce in Irving, the first thing worth knowing is that Texas builds in a cooling-off period: no divorce can be finalized until at least 60 days after you file. To file at all, one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in the county for 90 days. Most divorces are filed as no-fault on the ground of "insupportability" — plain English for the marriage no longer working — though fault can still matter to property division and custody.
Texas is a community-property state, which means most of what either spouse earned or bought during the marriage is split, though not always 50/50. Add children, a house, a business, or a retirement account and the case gets more complicated fast. The firms below range from board-certified family-law specialists handling high-asset and custody fights to solo practitioners who keep uncontested cases affordable.
We pulled this list from Super Lawyers, Justia, Avvo, and FindLaw and confirmed each firm has a real Irving-area family-law practice. Use it as a starting point. Meet with two or three, ask how they would approach your specific situation — custody, property, or a clean uncontested split — and compare before you commit.
How we picked these 10: We cross-referenced peer rankings and directories (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Justia, Expertise.com, FindLaw) and each firm's own published practice pages. Every firm below appeared in at least two independent sources and has a verifiable Irving-area divorce practice. We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not write sponsored reviews. More on our methodology →
Practice focus: Complex and high-asset divorce, custody
A long-established Metroplex family-law firm recognized on the Texas Super Lawyers list, handling complex divorce and custody matters across the Dallas–Irving area for decades.
Why they made the list: A strong choice for a contested, high-asset, or custody-heavy divorce where you want a seasoned specialist.
Practice focus: Divorce, custody, and support
Led by attorney Leslie M. Hope, this practice serves Irving-area clients on divorce, custody, and support matters.
Why they made the list: A good fit for a typical divorce with children where you want direct, attentive attorney contact.
Practice focus: Divorce, custody, modifications
A local Irving family-law office handling Texas divorce, custody, and post-divorce modification cases.
Why they made the list: Worth a call for a local, mid-range option — especially for modifications to an existing order.
Practice focus: Divorce, custody, and family law
A family-law practice serving the Irving area that emphasizes resolution-focused representation and bilingual service.
Why they made the list: A reasonable option for Spanish-speaking clients who want family-law help in their own language.
Practice focus: Divorce, custody, and property division
Located at 2505 Texas Drive in Irving, this firm has served Dallas–Fort Worth family-law clients since 1978.
Why they made the list: A long-tenured local office for clients who value decades of courthouse experience nearby.
Practice focus: Divorce, custody, child support
Founder Lauren Powell has represented clients in divorce, custody, and support matters for more than 20 years across the Irving area.
Why they made the list: A solid mid-size choice for a standard contested divorce involving children.
Practice focus: Divorce, custody, and complex property
With an office at 600 E. Las Colinas Blvd in Irving, Sullivan & Cook handles divorce and family-law matters including more complex property cases.
Why they made the list: A Las Colinas option for clients with business or property complexity in the marital estate.
Practice focus: Divorce, custody, and modifications
An Irving family-law office at 2121 W. Airport Freeway handling divorce, custody, and modification cases.
Why they made the list: A practical local choice across the range from uncontested splits to contested custody.
Practice focus: Divorce and family law
Located at 511 E. John Carpenter Freeway in Irving, this firm offers bilingual divorce and family-law representation.
Why they made the list: Another bilingual option, convenient to Las Colinas and the airport corridor.
Practice focus: Divorce, custody, and support
An Irving family-law practice at 2300 Valley View Ln handling divorce, custody, and support matters.
Why they made the list: A smaller-firm option for clients who want hands-on attention on a straightforward divorce.
Facing a divorce in Irving? Tell us about your situation and we'll connect you with one of these family-law firms — or a similar one — for a free or low-cost consultation.
Match the lawyer to your level of conflict. An amicable, no-kids divorce needs an efficient lawyer who will not run up the clock. A contested custody or high-asset fight needs a board-certified specialist who tries cases.
Ask about flat fees for uncontested divorces. If you and your spouse agree on everything, many Irving firms will handle the paperwork for a flat fee rather than an open-ended hourly bill. Ask directly.
Understand the retainer and the burn rate. Most contested divorces run on an hourly rate against an upfront retainer. Ask the hourly rate, the retainer amount, and roughly how fast it gets used so there are no surprises.
Prioritize clear communication. Divorce is stressful and slow. Pick a lawyer who explains the Texas process plainly and tells you who will answer your questions between hearings.
Weigh mediation experience. Most Texas divorces settle in mediation rather than trial. A lawyer skilled at mediation can save you months and thousands of dollars.
Texas divorce costs depend almost entirely on how much you and your spouse fight. Typical Irving ranges:
The single biggest cost driver is conflict, not the lawyer's rate. Settling in mediation almost always costs far less than fighting to trial. Ask each firm for a realistic estimate based on your facts, and get the fee arrangement in writing.
A realistic arc for an Irving divorce:
Guaranteed outcomes. No ethical attorney can promise a specific result. If a firm guarantees a win, a number, or a court ruling, walk away.
The disappearing senior partner. You meet a named partner at intake, then never hear from them again while an unsupervised junior runs the file. Ask in writing who handles your matter day to day.
Pressure to sign on the spot. Reputable firms give you the engagement letter in writing and time to read it. High-pressure intake is a volume-mill signal.
No verifiable track record. Look for named results, peer rankings, board certifications, or bar recognition — not "we have helped thousands of clients."
Vague fees. Every legitimate firm will put the fee structure, what is covered, and what triggers extra charges in a written engagement letter.
Most of the firms on this list offer a free or low-cost initial call. Use it. Bring a written list and write down the answers, then compare across two or three firms before you sign anything.
You will get more out of the first call if you arrive organized. For most divorce matters, gather:
If you are not sure whether something is relevant, bring it anyway. It is easier for a lawyer to set aside what does not matter than to chase down what you left at home.
Tell us about your situation. We'll match you with one of these firms or a similar one. Free, confidential, no obligation.
An uncontested Texas divorce, where both spouses agree on everything, often runs a flat fee of about $1,500 to $3,500 plus roughly $300 in court filing fees. A contested divorce is billed hourly — commonly $250 to $500 an hour against a retainer that usually starts around $2,500 to $5,000. Custody fights and high-asset cases cost considerably more.
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period from the day you file before a divorce can be finalized. A fully agreed, uncontested divorce can finish close to that 60-day mark. A contested divorce involving custody, property, or a business typically takes 6 to 12 months, and sometimes longer if it goes to trial.
Yes. Most property and debt acquired during the marriage is community property subject to division. Property you owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance is usually separate property. Texas courts divide community property in a way that is "just and right," which is not always an even 50/50 split.
No. Texas allows no-fault divorce on the ground of "insupportability," meaning the marriage has broken down. You can also plead fault grounds such as adultery or cruelty, which can affect property division and, in some cases, custody. Most divorces are filed no-fault.
To file for divorce in Texas, one spouse must have lived in the state for at least six months and in the county where you file for at least 90 days. Irving spans Dallas County (and small parts of Denton and Tarrant), so most Irving filings go through Dallas County courts.
Texas frames custody as "conservatorship" and decides it based on the best interest of the child. Courts often name both parents joint managing conservators, but the specific schedule and decision-making rights vary. A judge weighs each parent's involvement, stability, and the child's needs.
No. One lawyer cannot ethically represent both spouses because your interests conflict. In a truly uncontested divorce, one spouse can hire a lawyer to draft the paperwork while the other proceeds without counsel — but the unrepresented spouse should understand they are not being advised.
One last thing. Choosing a lawyer is personal. Read the reviews. Call two or three firms before you sign. Ask each one: How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years? The answer tells you a lot. — The LawFirmSquare team
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