Ms. Angel J. Berbarie

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Ms. Angel J. Berbarie: Attorney with Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law
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Biography

Angel Berbarie has over two decades of experience handling complex property division, high-asset divorce cases, and pre- and post-marital agreements. She regularly represents clients in matters involving the division of business interests, investments, retirement accounts, and other significant assets, as well as parents seeking customized child custody and support arrangements.

Through her extensive experience, Angel has helped clients achieve practical, effective outcomes in both the financial and parenting challenges families face in divorce. Whether a case requires a tailored possession schedule or the division of substantial marital estates, she brings clarity, structure, and sound judgment to each matter.

Angel is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been consistently recognized for professional excellence, including being named a Texas Super Lawyer since 2022 and a Best Lawyer in Family Law by Best Lawyers in America from 2021 through 2026. Angel Berbarie practices in the firm’s Dallas and Plano offices, representing clients who value thoughtful, results-driven family law guidance.

Honors & Awards

Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2026

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2021-2026

Selected to Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2022 – 2025

Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2025 – 2026

Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2012- 2018

Articles

How Pension Division Actually Works in Gray Divorce February 12, 2026

A Guide to Remarriage After Divorce May 1, 2025

Divorce and the Family Home: Keep It or Sell It? March 3, 2025

Understanding the Second-Marriage Divorce Rate October 7, 2024

How Do Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements Protect My Business? October 18, 2023

Tips for Co-Parenting on Father’s Day June 14, 2022

Giving Your Children Your Best During Divorce June 10, 2022

5 Ways to Keep the Mother/Child Relationship Strong During and After Divorce May 2, 2022

Should I Help My Child Choose a Gift for My Ex-Spouse? December 3, 2021

How Does Coronavirus and School Closures Affect My Possession Schedule? March 13, 2020

Working Parents: Making Possession of the Children Work April 5, 2017

Publications & Speeches

Blog, Marital Property Agreements – Dividing Assets and Income Without Divorcing, 2016

Blog, Divorce and the Family Home Keep it or Sell it?, 2016

Blog, Working Parents Making Possession of the Children Work, 2016

Co-Author, What’s in Your Wallet? Property Case Law Update, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 2017

Panel of Experts, Who What When & Where of Marital Property & Divorce, Capital Title, 2019

Blog, How Does Coronavirus and School Closures Affect My Possession Schedule? , 2020

Presentations

“Who What When & Where of Marital Property & Divorce”, Capital Title, Panelist, 2019

Television appearance with Fox 4 News, 2009

Empowering Women in Transition, Mowery Capital Management, 2014

Areas of Practice (33)

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

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Texas A & M, B.S., cum laude; Distinguished Student Dean’s Honor Roll Golden Key National Honor Society, 2001
Law School Attended:
The University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Texas
Memberships:

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member; Collin County Bar Association, ADR/ Collaborative Law Section and Family Law Section, Member; Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court, Member; Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member; State Bar of Texas, Family Law and Collaborative Law Section, Member; Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member; Texas Family Law Foundation, Member; St. Jude Partners in Hope

Birth Information:
Baytown, Texas, 1978
Certifications:
Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2010
ISLN:
918101684

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Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)
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Angel Berbarie was very thorough with my case and at the same time very empathetic about the difficulties I was going through with my life at the time. I would highly recommend her if you want a very...

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Contact Information:

214-807-2415  Phone

469-467-8059  Fax

972-569-3167  Fax

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