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Austin Family Law Specialists
At Burnett Turner, we specialize in family law matters, providing compassionate yet assertive legal representation to clients navigating divorce, child custody, property division, and spousal support issues. Our Austin-based team focuses on protecting clients' interests through tailored strategies that combine legal expertise with empathetic counsel. With decades of collective experience handling complex cases, we emphasize transparent communication and prioritize clients' long-term well-being. Our attorneys maintain board certification in family law while leveraging collaborative approaches to resolve disputes amicably when possible.We balance courtroom advocacy with personalized guidance, ensuring clients receive practical solutions aligned with their unique circumstances. Our practice maintains deep roots in the local legal community while serving families across Travis and Williamson Counties. By focusing exclusively on family law, we provide nuanced insights into evolving legal standards and procedural intricacies specific to Texas divorce jurisprudence.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Property Division
Spousal Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Mediation Services
Appeals
Collaborative Law
International Custody
Hidden Asset Tracing
Highlights and features
- Board-certified attorneys lead every case with specialized family law expertise
- Proven track record in high-asset divorce and complex custody litigation
- Personalized case strategy development with transparent communication
- 24/7 client accessibility for urgent legal matters
- Collaborative approach balancing amicable resolution and courtroom readiness
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
What people say
Highly recommend Travis Turner
Compassionate legal representation
Professional and attentive staff
Excellent results achieved
Exceptional case navigation
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys provide comprehensive divorce representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We handle both contested and uncontested divorces with equal dedication, focusing on protecting clients' financial interests and parental rights. With extensive experience in Texas family law, we guide clients through every procedural step while minimizing emotional distress. Our approach balances negotiation strategies with courtroom readiness to achieve favorable settlements.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in complex child custody matters, prioritizing children's well-being while protecting parental rights. Our team handles custody modifications, visitation disputes, and interstate custody cases with specialized expertise. By maintaining focus on children's best interests, we develop practical parenting plans that address long-term needs while facilitating co-parenting cooperation through structured legal frameworks.
Property Division
Our firm specializes in resolving complex property division issues involving high-value assets and business interests. We employ forensic accounting resources to trace separate property and identify hidden assets. With proven experience in valuing professional practices and investment portfolios, we ensure equitable distribution outcomes that protect clients' financial futures through detailed legal analysis and expert witness collaboration.
Spousal Support
We provide strategic counsel on spousal support matters under Texas statutory guidelines. Our representation covers both establishment and modification of maintenance agreements, considering factors like marriage duration and financial disparities. Through thorough case evaluation, we develop support frameworks that balance clients' post-divorce financial stability with legal enforceability and fair application of state statutes.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our team drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that clearly define property rights and financial expectations. We ensure legal enforceability while addressing complex issues like business interests and inheritance protections. By facilitating transparent discussions between parties, we create customized agreements that provide certainty and minimize future conflicts through precise legal language aligned with Texas family law statutes.
People
Michael Burnett
Partner
Board-certified family law attorney with 25+ years handling complex divorces and child custody cases. Recognized for compassionate counsel in emotionally challenging cases while maintaining aggressive advocacy in court proceedings across Central Texas.
Travis L. Turner
Partner
Experienced litigator specializing in high-asset divorces and contested custody matters. Maintains perfect client communication ratings through personalized attention while developing innovative strategies for protecting clients' financial and parental interests throughout the legal process.
Scott Nyitray
Partner
Family law specialist with focus on business property division and spousal support negotiations. Combines financial expertise with courtroom experience to resolve complex asset distribution issues while prioritizing clients' long-term economic stability and legal protections.
Faris Young
Associate Attorney
Emerging family law practitioner supporting complex case management under senior partners' mentorship. Focuses on procedural compliance and client advocacy in discovery processes while developing expertise in evolving areas of digital evidence and modern asset valuation.
Sofia Burnett
Attorney
Dedicated family law advocate handling pretrial negotiations and settlement conferences. Specializes in alternative dispute resolution methods while maintaining trial readiness, with particular expertise in interstate custody arrangements and blended family dynamics across diverse client demographics.
Questions
What makes BurnettTurner different from other family law firms?
Our focused specialization in Texas family law combined with board-certified attorneys handling every case sets us apart. We maintain personalized client attention while leveraging collective experience in complex litigation and negotiation strategies.
How does the consultation process work?
Initial consultations involve comprehensive case assessment, legal options review, and strategy development. We prioritize understanding clients' unique needs while providing realistic outcome expectations during this 60-minute introductory session.
What services do you offer beyond divorce?
We handle child custody, property division, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, mediation services, international custody cases, and family law appeals with specialized expertise across all family law practice areas.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
Emergency services include immediate case evaluations for protective orders, child custody crises, or asset preservation needs through temporary restraining orders and expedited court filings when necessary.
What payment options are available?
We offer traditional hourly billing with detailed statements and alternative fee arrangements for specific services. Payment plans may be available for qualifying clients while maintaining transparent cost management throughout representation.
How do child custody cases typically proceed?
Cases follow initial filing, discovery exchange, and mandatory mediation before trial. We develop evidence-based parenting plans while advocating for clients' preferred custody arrangements through negotiated settlements or contested hearings when necessary.
