Business Details
16 Years
experience
Experienced Family Law Representation in Tarrant County
The Family Law Firm Of Donna J Smiedt delivers strategic family law representation across Tarrant County, specializing in high-asset divorce, property division, custody, adoption, and related matters. Our board-certified attorneys bring decades of experience in complex cases, combining courtroom skill with compassionate guidance. Founded by David Harris and Donna Smiedt, our team maintains deep connections with local courts and a legacy of excellence in family law. We prioritize collaborative law approaches when appropriate, fostering solutions that protect clients' financial and emotional well-being.With offices in Arlington, Southlake, Mansfield, and Flower Mound, we serve families throughout the DFW Metroplex with personalized legal strategies. Our attorneys hold affiliations with prestigious organizations including the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and Tarrant County Bar Association, reflecting our commitment to professional standards and community service.
Services
High-Asset Divorce
Child Custody
Property Division
Adoption
Collaborative Law
Child Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
Paternity Cases
CPS Defense
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in complex family law cases.
- Our team maintains deep connections with Tarrant County courts.
- We provide board-certified legal expertise in family law matters.
- We pioneered collaborative law approaches in the region.
- Our attorneys have successfully resolved thousands of family law cases.
What people say
Phenomenal attorney
Compassionate and empathetic
Ferociously tough when needed
Confident professional counsel
Highly recommend
Services
High-Asset Divorce
Our board-certified attorneys protect complex assets during divorce proceedings. We handle business valuations, investment portfolios, and property division for high-net-worth individuals. Our team has resolved thousands of high-asset cases with favorable outcomes for clients.
Child Custody
We create customized custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests. Our attorneys address visitation rights, relocation issues, and custody modifications. We help clients navigate interstate custody disputes and CPS interventions.
Collaborative Law
This process resolves family matters without court intervention. We facilitate cooperative negotiations for divorce, custody, and support agreements. Our certified collaborative law attorneys maintain respectful communication while protecting client interests.
Adoption
We guide families through private, agency, and stepparent adoption processes. Our attorneys handle home studies, parental rights termination, and finalization hearings. We specialize in complex adoption cases requiring court advocacy.
Property Division
Our team handles complex property division involving real estate, businesses, and retirement accounts. We protect client assets during divorce proceedings and resolve disputes over marital vs. separate property classification.
People
David L. Cook
Board-certified family law attorney
Managing Partner and Texas State Representative with decades of family law experience. Protects clients' interests in high-asset divorce and complex custody cases across North Texas.
Donna J. Smiedt
Board-certified family law attorney
Recognized legal expert since 1991 with courtroom skill and compassionate client advocacy. Specializes in complex family law matters and collaborative law solutions.
Stefan C. Brumley
Attorney
Skilled legal practitioner with strong research and client support capabilities. Provides dedicated representation in family law matters across Tarrant County.
Olivia A. Sheppard
Senior Associate Attorney
Leads Southlake Family Law Division with expertise in divorce, custody, and related legal proceedings. Delivers skilled courtroom representation for clients in Tarrant County.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We handle high-asset divorce, child custody, property division, adoption, collaborative law, and related family law matters across Tarrant County.
Are your attorneys board-certified?
Yes, our lead attorneys hold board certification in family law with decades of specialized experience.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide virtual consultation options for client convenience.
How do you handle complex property division?
Our team has extensive experience protecting complex assets during divorce proceedings, including business valuations and investment portfolios.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Tarrant County and the DFW Metroplex from our four office locations.
