Alina Caratas

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Alina Caratas: Attorney with Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law

Biography

Before transitioning to family law, Alina spent more than a decade as a prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. She handled serious felony cases, including assault, family violence, and homicide, and served as lead trial counsel in numerous jury trials. This depth of courtroom experience allows her to confidently guide clients through litigation when it becomes necessary.

She was also selected to serve in a specialized white collar crime division, where she prosecuted complex financial cases involving hidden assets, fraud, and electronic data. This background provides a strategic advantage in divorce cases involving sophisticated financial issues, asset tracing, and disputes over financial transparency.

In addition, her work in family violence cases and a mental health specialty court program gives her a nuanced understanding of the dynamics that often underlie high-conflict custody and divorce matters.

Alina is fluent in Romanian and Macedonian, and conversant in Spanish.

Alina understands that divorce is not just a legal process, it is a deeply personal transition. As a single mother of two, she has firsthand insight into the emotional, financial, and practical realities her clients face.

This perspective allows her to connect with clients, navigating uncertainty, while helping them stay focused on building a stable and successful next chapter.

Originally from Romania, Alina immigrated to the United States with her family and grew up in Los Angeles.

Outside of her practice, she enjoys riding motorcycles, hiking, and spending as much time as possible with her daughter and son.

Areas of Practice (35)

  • Divorce
  • Divorce for Men
  • Divorce for Women
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Property Division
  • Parenting Schedules
  • Modification and Enforcement
  • Family Partner Violence and Divorce
  • Gray Divorce
  • Amicable Divorce
  • Mental Health and Addiction in Divorce
  • Dividing the Marital Home
  • Characterization of Separate and Community Property
  • Business Valuation in Divorce
  • Modifying Child Support
  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Contested Divorce
  • High Net Worth Divorce
  • Litigated Divorce
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Negotiated Divorce
  • Visitation Rights
  • Complex Property
  • Adoptions
  • Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
  • Divorce for Business Owners
  • Pre-Divorce Guidance
  • High-Conflict Divorce
  • Grandparent Visitation and Custody Rights in Texas
  • Paternity
  • Dallas Uncontested Divorce
  • Becoming a Foster Parent

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
California State University, Northridge, B.S., in Finance, 2003 Dean's list, 2003
Law School Attended:
Southwestern Law School, J.D., Vice President of Labor and Employment Law Association, 2004-2005; Courses: Trial Advocacy, Federal Courts, Antitrust, Land Use, Debtor-Creditor Relations, Bankruptcy, Community Property, Wills and Trusts, Mergers and Acquisitions, 2008
Year of First Admission:
2011
Admission:
2013, Texas; 2011, California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Memberships:

Dallas Bar Association, Member; California Bar Association, Member

Languages:
Romanian
ISLN:
922676575

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American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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