Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Dallas
At Calabrese Budner, we combine strategic legal expertise with emotional intelligence to navigate complex family law matters. Our attorneys bring decades of experience in high-stakes divorce, custody, and property division cases, prioritizing client goals while minimizing conflict. Recognized by D Magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers, we offer tailored solutions through litigation and collaborative approaches. Our team's commitment to excellence ensures clients receive informed advocacy and personalized attention.We specialize in high-net-worth divorces, military family law, and LGBTQ+ family matters, maintaining a focus on preserving dignity throughout the legal process. Our proven track record in complex property division and contentious custody cases demonstrates our ability to achieve favorable outcomes. By integrating big-firm standards with a client-centered philosophy, we deliver results-driven representation that aligns with individual needs and circumstances.
Services
Divorce Representation
Family Court Litigation
Collaborative Divorce
High-Net-Worth Divorce
Complex Property Division
Military Divorce
Grandparents Rights
LGBTQ+ Families
Adoption Services
Kinship Adoption
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in family law litigation and collaborative divorce
- Our attorneys are recognized by D Magazine and Texas Super Lawyers
- Specialized expertise in high-net-worth and military family law cases
- Proven track record in complex property division and custody litigation
- Commitment to emotionally intelligent, client-centered representation
Associations and certifications
- D Magazine
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers
- U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers
What people say
Pro-family approach
Effective solutions
Strategic guidance
Minimizes collateral damage
Experienced team
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys provide strategic divorce representation for clients navigating marital dissolution. We handle contested and uncontested divorces with a focus on protecting client interests while minimizing conflict. Our approach combines litigation expertise with alternative dispute resolution methods to achieve favorable outcomes in property division, spousal support, and child custody matters.
Collaborative Divorce
This voluntary process allows couples to resolve divorce issues without court intervention. Our trained professionals facilitate constructive negotiations to create customized solutions for property division, parenting plans, and financial arrangements. The collaborative approach preserves relationships while maintaining legal protections for both parties throughout the dissolution process.
Complex Property Division
We specialize in dividing high-value marital estates involving businesses, investments, and real estate. Our team handles asset characterization, valuation disputes, and tracing of separate property claims. With experience in sophisticated financial matters, we protect client interests in contested property division cases involving complex ownership structures and valuation challenges.
Child Custody Litigation
Our attorneys advocate for clients in contested custody matters involving high-conflict situations. We address parenting time disputes, relocation requests, and modification proceedings while prioritizing children's best interests. The firm handles cases involving substance abuse, mental health issues, and domestic violence allegations with sensitivity and legal expertise.
High-Net-Worth Divorce
We represent clients with significant assets in divorce proceedings requiring specialized financial analysis. Our services include tracing separate property claims, valuing complex assets, and addressing tax implications of property division. The firm works with forensic accountants and financial experts to ensure accurate valuation and equitable distribution of substantial marital estates.
People
Carla M. Calabrese
Partner
Recognized family law attorney with extensive litigation experience in high-stakes divorce cases. Specializes in collaborative law and complex property division. Regularly featured in legal publications for expertise in emotionally intelligent divorce representation.
Lee Budner
Partner
Seasoned litigator focusing on family court matters with emphasis on strategic advocacy. Co-host of Dallas Divorce Talk podcast. Recognized by Best Lawyers and Texas Super Lawyers for excellence in family law representation.
Derek Bragg
Attorney
Experienced family law practitioner handling complex custody disputes and property division cases. Trained in collaborative divorce methodology. Provides zealous advocacy while maintaining focus on client-centered solutions for challenging family law matters.
Elisa Reiter
Attorney
Skilled litigator with focus on high-net-worth divorce cases and complex financial matters. Expertise in tracing and characterizing marital assets. Recognized for dedication to protecting client interests in contested property division proceedings.
Alyssa Hernandez
Attorney
Compassionate family law attorney specializing in LGBTQ+ family matters and adoption cases. Experienced in handling unique challenges faced by non-traditional families during divorce proceedings and custody disputes.
Questions
What is Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative Divorce is a voluntary process where couples work with trained professionals to resolve issues without court intervention. It focuses on creating customized solutions for property division, parenting plans, and financial arrangements while preserving relationships.
How do you handle high-net-worth divorce cases?
We employ forensic accountants and financial experts to accurately value complex assets including businesses, investments, and real estate. Our team specializes in tracing separate property claims and addressing tax implications of property division for substantial estates.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Dallas, we handle family law matters throughout Texas. Our practice focuses on Dallas County and surrounding areas, with experience in multiple county court systems across the state.
What makes your firm different?
We combine big-firm litigation expertise with collaborative approaches, prioritizing emotional intelligence in family law matters. Our attorneys are recognized by leading legal publications and maintain a client-centered focus throughout the legal process.
