Esther R. Donald- Family Law Attorney

09/24/2026

In a collaborative divorce, information gathering is designed to be transparent and organized, not adversarial. 📂👨🏻‍💻

✅ Everything runs through the financial neutral. Documents go into one shared, secure folder (SharePoint, ShareFile, Dropbox, etc.), so you only provide one set, not duplicate copies for every professional on the team.

✅ The team decides together if more help is needed. If there's a business to value or another complex asset, the team can bring in the right professional.

✅ One spreadsheet that everyone uses. Instead of competing numbers, both spouses and the team review the same picture of the marital estate to confirm every asset and liability is identified and accurately listed.

The result? Less duplication, less conflict, more confidence. 🤝📊💫

09/18/2026

Proud of our Rising Stars! The future of our firm (and of Texas family law) is in good hands!

Congratulations to 13 Goranson Bain Ausley attorneys recognized as 2026 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

This recognition reflects their outstanding professional achievement, dedication to their clients and the important role they play in shaping the future of our firm.

With no more than 2.5% of eligible attorneys selected to the Rising Stars list, this distinction is a meaningful recognition of their accomplishments and growing leadership in the field of family law.

Congratulations to Sarah, Karen, Ally, Hayley, Megan, Rachel, Carlos, Heather, Jonathan, John, Hailey, Andrew and Jack on this well-deserved recognition!

To learn more: https://gbfamilylaw.com/news/goranson-bain-ausley-attorneys-selected-to-2026-texas-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-lists

09/18/2026

We’re proud to share that 35 Goranson Bain Ausley attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers® list.

With only 5% of attorneys in each state selected to the Super Lawyers list, this recognition reflects the depth of experience, dedication and excellence across our team. Our attorneys work every day to help clients navigate complex family law matters and protect what matters most—their families, finances and futures.

Congratulations to all of our attorneys recognized for this achievement!

https://gbfamilylaw.com/news/goranson-bain-ausley-attorneys-selected-to-2026-texas-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-lists

09/11/2026

Love this graphic put together by some talented members of our collaborative practice group. A great overview of the differences between the collaborative divorce process and the traditional litigation process.

If anyone you know and love is contemplating or facing divorce, please make sure they explore the option of the collaborative process. It brings confidentiality, control, and creativity to an otherwise unpredictable, costly, and potentially high conflict situation. Collaborative is definitely the “least worst” way to get divorced.

Different process.
Different experience.
A better way forward 💫✨

Collaborative divorce offers families another option - one focused on privacy, problem-solving, respectful communication, and solutions that work for the whole family.

06/29/2026

Collaborative Divorce offers families a constructive path forward, yet misconceptions about the process continue to persist.

In the July issue of the Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, Goranson Bain Ausley attorneys Esther R. Donald and Sarah Aminzadeh Milinsky examine seven common myths about Collaborative Divorce in their article, "Debunking the Myths and Demystifying Collaborative Divorce."

The article explains how the collaborative process provides a structured, team-based approach that keeps decision-making with clients while promoting transparency, problem-solving, and durable agreements. Drawing on their experience, Esther and Sarah challenge common misconceptions and demonstrate why Collaborative Divorce is far more versatile and practical than many assume.

By moving beyond outdated myths, family law practitioners can better serve their clients by offering a process that prioritizes dignity, transparency, and thoughtful resolution.

Read the article: https://gbfamilylaw.com/blogs/debunking-the-myths-and-demystifying-collaborative-divorce/

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures who make a difference through their love, support, guidance, and encouragement. From all of us at Goranson Bain Ausley, we wish you a joyful and happy Father's Day.

05/11/2026

Professionalism like this isn’t always the easiest path, but it often leads to better outcomes—for both clients and the process itself.

In his latest article, "Modern Professionalism," featured in the May issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Fort Worth family law attorney Andrew Tisdale discusses the importance of choosing to follow the Texas Lawyer’s Creed each day and how doing so strengthens both clients’ interests and the integrity of the profession. Click the link below to read the article.

https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=863566&p=18&view=issueViewer

05/10/2026

Today we honor the strength, resilience, and unwavering love of mothers everywhere. From all of us at Goranson Bain Ausley, Happy Mother's Day!

04/24/2026

Seven Goranson Bain Ausley attorneys have been named to D Magazine's 2026 Best Lawyers in Dallas, the most honorees from any single family law firm. The recognition is determined through peer nomination and independent evaluation.

Congratulations to Kevin Davidson, Esther R. Donald- Family Law Attorney, Aimee Pingenot Key, Kathryn J. Murphy, Jeff Domen, Lindsey Obenhaus, and Angel Berbarie.

With 32 board-certified family law attorneys and 27 attorneys trained in collaborative law, our team brings exceptional depth to high-asset divorce, complex custody, and sophisticated property matters — whether clients need courtroom strength or an out-of-court resolution.

To learn more: https://gbfamilylaw.com/news/d-magazine-best-lawyers-dallas-2026/