Calabrese Budner, LLP is a distinguished Dallas-based family law firm specializing in divorce and complex family matters, recognized for its strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to high-stakes litigation and collaborative dispute resolution. The firm stands out for combining big-firm litigation expertise with a modern, client-centered philosophy that prioritizes dignity and rational outcomes over conflict.
The firm employs a method known as Emotionally Intelligent Lawyering®, focusing on strategic thinking, meticulous preparation, and persuasive advocacy to navigate sensitive issues such as substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence. With attorneys recognized by D Magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers, Calabrese Budner is highly regarded for representing business owners, professionals, military members, and high-net-worth individuals through complex financial and parenting disputes.
Services Offered
- Divorce
- Family Court Litigation
- Collaborative Divorce
- Child Custody & Visitation
- High-Net-Worth Divorce
- Complex Property Division
- Divorce for Business Owners & Professionals
- Military Divorce
- Post-Divorce Modification & Enforcement Actions
- Pre- & Post-Marital Agreements
- Grandparents’ Rights
- Paternity & Parental Rights
- LGBTQ+ Families
- Adoption
- Kinship Adoption
- Assisted Reproductive Technology/Surrogacy & Gestational Agreements
The firm serves clients in Dallas and surrounding areas, offering counsel in high-asset and complex marital estates involving businesses, partnerships, trusts, and sophisticated investments. Their attorneys are leaders in both contentious litigation and collaborative methods, ensuring tailored strategies for each client’s unique family and financial circumstances.
