Janet McCullar

Janet is a nationally respected trial attorney known for her skill and success in the courtroom. Janet has represented clients in hundreds of complex divorce and custody cases. Despite her skill as a litigator, Janet’s cases are routinely resolved amicably whenever possible to save the client the time, cost and pain involved in litigation. If litigation cannot be avoided, you need the services of a respected and skilled litigator.

Janet is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She was also selected to be a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an organization of the nation’s top divorce attorneys.

Janet is a frequent author and speaker on divorce and custody issues.

Away from the office, Janet is a mother of three children. Janet has a passion for physical fitness, reading, the arts, traveling and community service. In the recent years, Janet has enjoyed learning to sail.

AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS

Texas Super Lawyers – 2008, 2010 – present

Best Lawyers in America, Family Law – 2011 – present

Martindale-Hubbell – “AV” rating

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

LEGAL/SOCIAL

Helping Hand Home for Children

Austin Gives

SafePlace for Domestic Violence

Impact Austin, Women’s Philanthropy

Austin Bar Foundation – Sustaining Fellow

Texas Bar Foundation – Sustaining Life Fellow

Travis County Women Lawyers Foundation

University of Texas Center for Women in Law

ARTS

Youth Education in Arts (YEA!) – Board of Directors (2012 – present)

Blanton Museum of Art – Directors Circle

Austin Symphony Orchestra

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Crossmen Productions, Inc.

The Cadets

HEALTH

Imagine A Way

People’s Community Clinic

Temple Free Clinic

FAITH BASED

Diocese of Austin, Texas

Assembly of Catholic Professionals

Our Faith, Our Legacy Campaign

Catholic Services Appeal

Annunciation Maternity Home

Society of St. John, The Evangelist

ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – Fellow

Robert W. Calvert Inn. American Inns of Court – Associate (1995-1997); Master (2012-present)

Austin Bar Association – Family Law Section

Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialist

Travis County Family Law Advocates

SAMPLE ARTICLES & PRESENTATIONS

“5 Tips for Moving on After Divorce,” Influential Magazine, January/February 2015.

“Is it Time? When to Consult with or Hire a Divorce Lawyer: Top 5 Considerations,” Influential Magazine, July/August 2014.

“Balancing (Health, Fitness, Family) & Family Law,” Influential Magazine, March/April 2014.

“Financial Cheating,” Texas NSIDE Business, December 2014.

“International and Domestic Jurisdiction Issues,” Family Law on the Front Lines, Austin, Texas, June 2011.

“Termination and Step-Parent Adoptions,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, Houston, Texas, December 2010.

“Marital Property Agreements: And You Know It Don’t Come Easy,” 2009 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, June 2009.

“Different Ways to Trace Separate Property,” New Frontiers in Marital Property Law, Napa, California, October 2008.

“Proving Economic Contribution and Reimbursement Claims,” 30th Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute, El Paso, Texas, May 2007.

“Temporary Orders: Yes, It’s Really a Trial – How to Get Prepared,” 32rd Annual Advanced Family Law Course, San Antonio, Texas, August 2006.

“Factors and Issues Judges Use in a SAPCR Case,” 29th Marriage Dissolution Institute, Austin, Texas, April 2006.

“Business Evaluation in Small Estates,” Family Law on the Front Lines, Galveston, Texas, June 2005.

“I’ve got a Divorce in My Guardianship Case!,” Guardianship and Advanced Elder Law Course, Dallas, Texas, March 2003.

“Defending a Respondent in a Child Support Enforcement Matter,” Trial Tactics in Family Law Cases Involving HIV/AIDS, AIDS Services of Austin, Austin, Texas, November 2000.