Mona Hosseiny-Tovar

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Mona Hosseiny-Tovar: Attorney with Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law
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Biography

Mona Hosseiny Tovar has over eight years of experience with family law matters, including same-sex divorce, child support and custody, enforcements, same-sex adoptions, termination of parental rights, and family formation. Previously, Mona practiced immigration and criminal law in addition to family law and is experienced in managing these issues in divorce and custody cases. Following college, Mona started her career in the film and television industry in Los Angeles. She received her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, and attended the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law as a visiting student in her last year of law school. Apart from her practice, Mona loves spending quality time with her wife and children. She also enjoys listening to spiritual podcasts, watching sci-fi shows, practicing meditation, and doing impressions.

Honors & Awards

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers, 2024 & 2025

Inclusion in Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” Thomson Reuters, 2025

Articles

Love, Parenthood, and Legal Clarity for LGBT Families in Texas January 9, 2026

2026 Texas Standard Possession Order Calendar for Child Custody December 19, 2025

Texas Child Support Cap Increasing September 1, 2025 August 26, 2025

What Is a Civil Union? August 23, 2024

Same-Sex Couples and Adoption of Children During Marriage July 2, 2024

Alleging Domestic Violence in a Divorce: How Family Violence Accusations Affect a Child Custody or Divorce Case March 12, 2024

Unraveling The Complexities: Immigration, Divorce, and Custody In Texas February 28, 2024

Publications & Speeches

“Tips and Resources for Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth,” Goranson Bain Ausley, 2023

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Areas of Practice (34)

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

University Attended:
University of Texas at Austin, B.S., Radio/Television/Film; Honors: Dean’s List, four semesters, 2006
Law School Attended:
Golden Gate University School of Law, J.D., Visiting Student 2014-2015, SMU Dedman School of Law, Dallas, TX Awards: 3rd Place, Bernie L. Segal Cross ‘n Close Competition CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Criminal Litigation CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Ethical Prosecutions, 2015
Year of First Admission:
2015
Admission:
2015, Texas; 2018, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Memberships:

LGBT Bar Association, Dallas, TX Chapter, Member; Iranian American Bar Association (IABA), San Francisco, CA Chapter, Member 2012-2015

Languages:
Persian and Farsi and Spanish
Certifications:
Board Certified In Family Law By The Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2026
ISLN:
924537928

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Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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