Austin, TX Divorce Lawyers

You Don't Have to Do This Alone

If you're reading this, you're probably facing something hard. Maybe you've known for a while that your marriage was ending, or maybe everything fell apart suddenly. Either way, you're likely feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and wondering how you got here.

Here's what we want you to know: your current circumstances don't define your future. Divorce is a chapter, not the whole story. With the right support, you can move through this transition and come out on the other side with a life that actually makes you proud.

At Hembree Bell Law Firm, we're not your typical Austin divorce lawyers. We don't believe in cookie-cutter strategies or treating you like just another case file. Led by award-winning attorney Hannah Hembree Bell, who has navigated her own divorce and built this firm to provide the kind of support she wished she'd had, our team combines decades of collective experience with real compassion for what you're going through.

We meet you in the messy middle. We bring honesty, strategy, and heart to every case. And we never lose sight of your humanity, even when we're fighting hard in the courtroom. Call today to schedule your free case evaluation and discover how we can help you move forward.

Divorce Challenges Unique to Austin Families

Austin isn't like other cities, and divorce here often involves complexities that reflect our community's unique character.

Tech Industry Compensation

Austin's booming tech sector means many divorcing couples must navigate stock options, RSUs, startup equity, and compensation packages that don't fit neatly into standard asset division frameworks. These assets require careful analysis to ensure fair outcomes and to avoid costly tax mistakes.

High-Growth Real Estate

If you purchased your home years ago, it may have appreciated dramatically. Determining how to handle significant home equity, especially when one spouse wants to keep the house, requires creative solutions that protect both parties' financial futures.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership

Austin's entrepreneurial spirit means many families include business owners whose companies represent both their livelihood and a significant marital asset. Protecting your business while achieving fair division demands strategic planning and experienced guidance.

Dual-Career Households

Many Austin couples both maintain demanding careers, which creates unique custody considerations. Developing parenting arrangements that work with two busy professional schedules while prioritizing children's stability requires thoughtful, customized solutions.

Relocation Pressures

Austin's growth has brought many families here from other states, and sometimes divorce raises questions about whether one parent can relocate with children. These cases involve specific legal requirements and require careful navigation.

Whatever complexities your situation involves, our Austin divorce lawyers have the experience to guide you through with intelligence and grace.

Our Austin Divorce Lawyers’ Approach: Fighting Hard but Smart

We believe marriages can end well. That doesn't mean divorce is easy, but simply that the process doesn't have to destroy you, drain your finances, or damage your children. With the right approach, you can emerge from divorce ready to build something beautiful.

Our team always explores peaceful, smart resolutions first. Mediation and negotiation often produce better outcomes than courtroom battles—outcomes you help shape rather than leaving decisions to a judge who doesn't know your family. These approaches also preserve relationships that matter, especially when you'll be co-parenting for years to come.

But we're not naive. Some situations require aggressive advocacy. When your spouse won't negotiate fairly, when assets are being hidden, or when your children's well-being is at stake, our Austin divorce lawyers are prepared to fight fiercely on your behalf. We bring strength to the courtroom without ever losing sight of your long-term goals.

Beyond the Case: Building the Life You Want

Here's what makes us different: we don't just focus on resolving your legal issues. We focus on where you're going.

From our first conversation, we want to understand your vision for your future. What do you want your family to look like after divorce? What does financial security mean to you? How do you want to show up for your children? What kind of life will make you proud?

Then we build a strategy designed to get you there.

We also recognize that divorce touches every part of your life, not just the legal parts. That's why we connect you with resources and support systems that help you thrive during and after your case. You're not just a client to us. You're a person with a story, a future, and more strength than you probably realize right now.