Business Details
Trusted Grapevine Family Law & Bankruptcy Attorneys
At Powell Law Offices, our priority is client care, providing attentive legal representation that protects the dignity and future of our clients. With offices in Grapevine and McKinney, we serve individuals throughout North Texas, offering personalized solutions in family law, bankruptcy, and estate planning. Our attorneys have over a decade of combined experience, delivering zealous advocacy in contested divorces, complex asset divisions, child custody matters, and bankruptcy filings. We prioritize direct communication, ensuring clients remain informed and involved throughout their cases.Our firm combines local knowledge with national certification in consumer bankruptcy law, offering creative strategies for high-net-worth divorces and debt relief. We believe legal representation should be accessible, maintaining affordable rates without compromising quality. By focusing on individual needs, we help clients navigate emotionally challenging situations with professional guidance and compassionate support.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Bankruptcy Filings
Spousal Maintenance
Property Division
Mediation Services
Child Support
High Net Worth Divorce
Highlights and features
- We provide one-on-one attorney attention throughout your case
- Our lawyers have over a decade of combined legal experience
- We serve the entire Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex community
- We offer affordable rates without compromising quality representation
- Our attorneys respond to client communications the same day
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Certification
What people say
One-on-one attorney access
Timely communication
Local legal expertise
Creative problem solving
Compassionate representation
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm handles contested and uncontested divorces, focusing on equitable property division, child custody arrangements, and spousal maintenance. We provide strategic guidance for high-net-worth divorces involving complex assets like businesses and retirement accounts. Our attorneys advocate for clients' interests while minimizing emotional stress through mediation or courtroom litigation.
Bankruptcy Filings
We assist clients with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings to eliminate or restructure debts. Our attorneys explain exemption options under Texas law, including homestead protections, and guide clients through asset liquidation or repayment plans. We help stop creditor harassment while ensuring compliance with federal bankruptcy requirements.
Child Custody
We create custody arrangements focusing on children's best interests, including joint custody, sole custody, and visitation schedules. Our attorneys help establish legal decision-making authority for education, healthcare, and religious upbringing while ensuring compliance with Texas family law standards for physical and legal custody.
Property Division
Our firm handles equitable distribution of marital property under Texas community property laws. We manage complex valuations for businesses, intellectual property, and retirement accounts, including Qualified Domestic Relations Orders for 401(k) divisions. We protect clients' separate property acquired before marriage or through inheritance.
Mediation Services
We facilitate negotiated settlements for divorce issues including custody, support, and property division. Our attorneys help clients reach mutually acceptable agreements through confidential mediation, reducing litigation costs while maintaining control over case outcomes through collaborative problem-solving approaches.
People
Lauren Powell
Attorney and Owner
Lauren Powell has practiced family law and bankruptcy for over 20 years, nationally certified in consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. She lectures on emerging legal topics and handles complex divorce cases involving high-value assets and business valuations.
Kendall Goetz Stewart
Attorney
Kendall Goetz Stewart provides legal representation in family law matters, focusing on child custody and support issues. With extensive experience in Texas family courts, she advocates for clients' parental rights and develops custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law (divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance) and bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings) for clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
How do you handle high-asset divorce cases?
We employ certified business valuators and financial experts to assess complex assets like businesses, retirement accounts, and intellectual property, ensuring fair distribution under Texas community property laws.
Can I file bankruptcy in Texas?
Yes, we help clients choose between federal and Texas bankruptcy exemptions, including unlimited homestead protection for properties meeting size requirements in Texas.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs in family law or bankruptcy matters, available by phone or in-person at our Grapevine office.
How quickly will you respond to my questions?
We guarantee same-day responses to all client calls and emails, maintaining direct communication with your attorney throughout your case.
What cities do you serve?
We represent clients throughout North Texas including Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Denton, Lewisville, and surrounding communities in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin, and Denton Counties.
