Kristiana Butler

Top rated Family Law attorney in Austin, Texas

Goranson Bain Ausley
Kristiana Butler
Goranson Bain Ausley

Practice areas: Family Law

Licensed in Texas since: 2013

Education: Texas Tech University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023

Goranson Bain Ausley

3307 Northland Drive
Suite 420
Austin, TX 78731 Phone: 512-454-8791 Email: Kristiana Butler Visit website
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In her practice, Kristiana has seen the life-changing impact that divorce and child custody issues can have. She not only offers clients a calming presence in the midst of a major life change, but also guides them in making the transition to planning for a new—and optimally better—normal.

When serving clients who own small or multigenerational businesses, Kristiana brings an understanding of divorces that involve complex financial and shareholder issues. When advocating for parents, she helps define new roles in family life and strives for thoughtful co-parenting arrangements.

As an attorney trained in Collaborative Divorce, Kristiana works with her clients as a team, offering practical and realistic advice and developing creative solutions not limited by preconceived notions. Kristiana focuses on modern families and she encourages clients to establish priorities and keep them in sight. Overall, Kristiana strives to tailor a resolution that fits each situation, stands the test of time, and does not compound the emotional or financial costs.

When divorce changes plans, Kristiana helps families move forward with a roadmap for hopeful new futures.

Kristiana has practiced family law exclusively since 2013. Kristiana has exclusively practiced family law since 2013. She was named a five-time Rising Star by Super Lawyers  (2017-2023) and a Top Attorney in Austin Monthly Magazine (2020-2024). She has been included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch continuously since 2020. She is also a Girl Scout troop leader for her daughter, and considers it to be an important part of laying the foundation for future leaders and female entrepreneurs.

 

First Admitted: 2013, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.gbfamilylaw.com/attorney/kristiana-butler/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Director of the Mother Attorney Mentoring Association - Austin present, 2022
  • Williamson County Bar Association Member Women Lawyers Section
  • Travis County Women Lawyers Association Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Member
  • Junior League of Austin Member
  • College of the State Bar of Texas Member
  • Collaborative Divorce Texas Member
  • Collaborative Divorce Austin Member
  • Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section Member
  • Austin Young Lawyers Association/Austin Bar Association Leadership Academy, 2020
  • Past Vice President, Women Lawyers' Section of the Williamson County Bar Association, 2017
  • Board Member, Mother Attorneys' Mentoring Association-Austin

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training by Collaborative Divorce Texas, 2019
  • Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2024

Pro bono / Community Service

  • 40-Hour Certificate in Family Law Mediation, 2020
  • "Legacy Lawyer"- Volunteer Legal Services, 2018
  • Troop Leader, Girl Scouts of Central Texas
  • Member, Junior League of Austin

Educational Background

  • Texas Tech University School of Law, 2013
  • Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, 2006
  • Texas Christian University, 2005

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Author, The "Lone Ranger" in Non-Lawyer Mediation: Protocol, Pitfalls, and the Future of Mediation for Unrepresented Parties April 29-30, 2021, Author, The "Lone Ranger" in Non-Lawyer Mediation: Protocol, Pitfalls, and the Future of Mediation for Unrepresented Parties, State Bar of Texas 43rd Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute, Family, 2021
  • The Texas Family Code’s reimbursement statute, a cornerstone of asset division in divorces, underwent significant revisions in 2023 with the passage of House Bill 1547. This legislation marks a pivotal moment for family law practitioners, offering greater clarity and simplifying the process of claiming reimbursements between marital estates. These updates reflect the efforts of legal experts, including two key contributors to the statute, Chris Nickelson and Kristal Thomson. As experienced leaders in Texas family law, their insights provide valuable guidance on navigating these changes to achieve equitable outcomes for clients., Author, Navigating Changes in Texas Family Law: A Review of the Updated Reimbursement Statute, 2025
  • In this blog, Kristiana explains how the Collaborative Divorce process can be beneficial for LGBT+ couples who are seeking a divorce, Author, What Is A Good Divorce Process For LGBT+ Divorce In Texas?, 2024
  • Co-authored paper and co-presented webinar with Mary Evelyn McNamara and Kelly Ausley-Flores regarding types of settlement agreements in family law in October of 2020., Panelist, Settlement Agreements, State Bar of Texas webinar, Family, 2020
  • Presenter, "Temporary Orders" at Divorce Basics Seminar by Volunteer Legal Services, Speaker, Temporary Orders, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Divorce Basics Seminar, 2019
  • Co-Authored "Professionalism: Lessons Learned" with Thomas L. Ausley, Co-Author, Professionalism: Lessons Learned, Advanced Family Law 2019, 2019
  • "Enforceable Orders," 2019 Family Law 101 in San Antonio, Author, Enforceable Orders, Family Law 101, Advanced Family Law 2019, 2019
  • Victoria Family Law Essentials Seminar, Pro Bono Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, Speaker, Modifications, Pro Bono Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, 2019
  • State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division, TAPS Seminar, Speaker, “Social Media, Discovery and Ethics”, State Bar of Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar, 2019
  • Presenter, "Divorce 101" Brownbag CLE for the Women Lawyers' Section of the Williamson County Bar Association., Speaker, "Divorce 101", Women Lawyers Section, Williamson County Bar Assoc., Williamson County Bar Association, 2018
  • Co-Author, "Which Way Do We Go - Drafting Jurisdictional Challenges and Responses in Divorce and SAPCR Cases"; Advanced Family Law Drafting 2017, Co-Author, "Which Way Do We Go", Advanced Family Law Drafting 2017, 2017

Honors

  • Also awarded 2024 & 2025, The Best Lawyers in America© - Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2026
  • Also awarded 2024 & 2025, The Best Lawyers in America© - Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2026
  • Also awarded 2024 & 2025, The Best Lawyers in America© - Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2026
  • Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2023
  • Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2023
  • 2017–2023, Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2023
  • 2020 and 2022-2024, Austin's Top Attorneys, Austin Monthly, 2024
  • 2020-2023, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch© - Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2023

Office location for Kristiana Butler

3307 Northland Drive
Suite 420
Austin, TX 78731

Selections

3 Years Super Lawyers
7 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023

Top Lists

Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars: 2023 Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars: 2023

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