Attorney Daniel R. Bacalis has been practicing divorce and family law for more than 25 years. He is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.
Since he opened his law office in 1983, Dan has been focused on providing real solutions for individuals and families in Tarrant County and throughout North Texas who are dealing with divorce and family disputes. His goal is to help people through these emotional issues with compassion and determined advocacy while keeping the process as simple as possible.
Dan has handled a wide range of family law cases throughout the state, including:
- Uncontested and contested divorce
- Complex divorce issues such as those involving intricate questions of property division for owners of professional practices, family businesses, and other substantial or unusual assets
- Child support and spousal maintenance
- Child custody and visitation
- Post-divorce enforcement and modification of orders, including relocation with children
- Out-of-state family law issues
- Paternity
- Grandparents' rights
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Adoptions and surrogate parent agreements
- Pre- and post-marital agreements
In family law cases, it is essential to use good judgment and balance the benefits of a settlement against the need to achieve a fair result through litigation. Dan is often able to get to the heart of the issues involved without creating unnecessary acrimony. His board certification and experience give him the training and skill to handle even the most complex issues.
He is open to divorce mediation and negotiation and believes that many clients who choose a settlement process end up with a positive result more quickly and with less financial and emotional cost. At the same time, Dan is an experienced trial lawyer and prepares for litigation from the beginning, because trial preparation and a willingness to litigate often put you in a better position to negotiate.
In this blog, Dan hopes to keep interested readers informed of news related to Texas family and divorce law and to address emerging trends and developments. He welcomes your comments and questions. If you have a particular concern, please feel free to visit his family law and divorce website or contact him online.
