Business Details
30 Years
experience
Board-Certified Family Law Representation in Austin
At Newberry Law, we specialize exclusively in family law, providing strategic and compassionate legal representation to clients in Austin and surrounding areas. Since 1996, our firm has focused on resolving complex family law matters including divorce, child custody, property division, and protective orders. Led by board-certified attorney Joe Newberry, our team combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to prioritizing children's welfare and protecting clients' financial interests. Our approach emphasizes tailored solutions, leveraging over two decades of experience in both collaborative and contested cases.We maintain strong relationships with financial experts and forensic accountants to address high-asset divorces, while our paralegals ensure responsive client support throughout the legal process. Our practice is built on the principle that effective family law representation requires balancing legal rigor with understanding of clients' emotional and practical needs.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody Advocacy
High Asset Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
Protective Orders
Property Division
Spousal Support
Mediation Services
Contested Divorces
Business Divorce Cases
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Board-certified family law attorney with specialized expertise
- 25+ years of focused family law practice experience
- Dedicated team handles complex high-asset divorce cases
- Prioritizes children's welfare in all custody arrangements
- Strategic approach combining litigation and collaborative methods
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation for both contested and uncontested cases. We handle all aspects including asset division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements. Our board-certified attorney combines litigation expertise with collaborative approaches to protect clients' interests while minimizing emotional strain. We specialize in complex cases involving business interests and high-net-worth individuals.
Child Custody Advocacy
We advocate for clients in all child custody matters including joint managing conservatorship, sole custody, and visitation rights. Our team handles high-conflict custody cases and relocation disputes while prioritizing children's best interests. We work with child welfare experts to develop parenting plans that balance parental rights with children's needs in both standard and complex custody situations.
High Asset Divorce
Specialized services for high-asset divorces involving complex property division. We work with forensic accountants and financial experts to trace and value assets including business interests, real estate portfolios, and investment accounts. Our team protects clients' financial interests while ensuring equitable distribution of marital estates in cases involving professionals and business owners.
Collaborative Divorce
We offer collaborative divorce solutions as an alternative to traditional litigation. Our certified collaborative law attorney guides couples through negotiated settlements covering property division, child custody, and financial support. This process maintains privacy while creating customized solutions that preserve relationships and reduce emotional stress during marital dissolution proceedings.
Protective Orders
We provide urgent legal assistance with protective orders for clients facing family violence situations. Our team handles emergency court filings and hearings to establish legal protections. We work closely with law enforcement and social services to ensure client safety while navigating the legal system during these critical family law matters.
People
Joe Newberry
Attorney at Law
Board-certified family law specialist with 25+ years of experience handling complex divorce cases. Graduated with finance and economics degrees, specializing in high-asset divorces and business valuations. Member of Texas Family Law Foundation and Austin Bar Association's Family Law Section.
Melissa Oberly
Senior Paralegal
Senior paralegal with 15+ years of family law experience. Joined firm in 2011 after career in civil litigation and insurance defense. Focuses on case management and client support during divorce proceedings while maintaining attention to emotional client needs.
Benjamin Ashton
Paralegal
Paralegal since 2016 with background in legal field training from Austin Community College. Provides case support with focus on procedural compliance and documentation management for family law cases including custody and property division matters.
Questions
What are Texas residency requirements for filing divorce?
You must reside in Texas for 6 months and in the filing county for 90 days before initiating divorce proceedings.
How does Austin handle child custody determinations?
Texas uses 'best interest of the child' standard with presumption of joint managing conservatorship unless evidence shows otherwise.
What differentiates collaborative divorce from mediation?
Collaborative divorce involves both parties' attorneys working together toward agreement, while mediation uses a neutral third-party facilitator without direct attorney participation.
How are businesses divided in Texas divorces?
Businesses formed during marriage are typically community property. We work with valuation experts to determine fair division while protecting business continuity.
What factors affect child support calculations?
Support is based on net income, number of children, and special needs. Texas guidelines use 20-35% of net income depending on child count, with exceptions for high-income cases.
