Hartley Law Group - Arlington, TX

Tough, Compassionate Family Law Advocacy in Arlington, Texas

Family law challenges demand far more than standard legal advice; they require unyielding resolve, meticulous preparation, and genuine empathy for what families endure during marital dissolution. Headquartered on East Randol Mill Road in Arlington, Hartley Law Group delivers focused, trial-tested legal counsel across Tarrant County, Dallas County, and neighboring North Texas jurisdictions. Managing partner Carla L. Hartley, a former United States Marine and experienced family litigator licensed in both Texas and California, brings disciplined leadership, strategic foresight, and relentless work ethic to every client case. Whether you need a lawyer to guide you through a contested separation or defend your parental rights, the firm provides clear, pragmatic counsel tailored to your unique circumstances.

Military Divorce and Complex Child Custody Representation

Dissolving a marriage when one or both spouses serve in the armed forces involves intricate federal statutes that standard divorce lawyers rarely encounter. Carla Hartley personal military background gives her an invaluable grasp of service culture, military pensions, Thrift Savings Plans, Survivor Benefit Plans, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. As accomplished divorce and family law lawyers, the legal team delivers comprehensive representation in high-stakes domestic matters, including:

• Navigating military divorce proceedings, division of military retirement benefits, and disability offset issues under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act.
• Resolving high-conflict child custody disputes, parenting plan schedules, and conservatorship designations in Texas family courts.
• Managing complex relocation petitions when a custodial parent requests moving out of state due to employment or military orders.
• Handling interstate and international child custody jurisdictional disputes under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and the Hague Convention.
• Enforcing and modifying child support lawyers determinations, medical support orders, and spousal maintenance agreements.
• Advocating for grandparents visitation rights and non-parent custody petitions to protect vulnerable grandchildren.
• Securing domestic violence lawyers protective orders and temporary restraining orders to safeguard spouses and children from abusive conduct.
• Structuring stepparent adoptions and termination of parental rights to create permanent family security.

High-Asset Property Division and Sophisticated Financial Valuation

Dividing substantial community estates requires detailed financial discovery and sharp forensic analysis. Hartley Law Group assists business owners, corporate executives, and professionals with complex marital balance sheets. The firm identifies hidden marital assets, values closely held business entities, analyzes stock option vesting schedules, and structures equitable divisions of real estate holdings. By preparing every case as if it is heading to trial, the firm builds formidable negotiating posture that frequently leads to favorable settlement terms without protracted courtroom warfare.

Why Choose Hartley Law Group for Your Family Law Needs"

Selecting the right attorney can alter the trajectory of your children future and your personal financial stability. Carla Hartley has earned recognition in Marquis Who is Who Top Lawyers, holds prestigious Super Lawyers ratings, and has served as an adjunct law professor and Judge Pro Tempore. Her firm handles cases with candor, direct attorney-client collaboration, and unwavering loyalty. If you are preparing to hire an attorney in Arlington or anywhere across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, contact Hartley Law Group today to schedule a confidential consultation with a lawyer and take decisive steps forward.