Texas Family
Law Powerhouse.
Sophisticated representation for high-net-worth divorce and contested custody. When the stakes are life-changing, we deliver results through aggressive strategy and absolute integrity.
Battle-Tested Strategies
In Texas family courts, victory is a matter of superior preparation. We specialize in the nuances of high-stakes domestic litigation.
Fathers' Parenting Rights
Overcoming lingering gender bias to secure your proper standing in Texas custody litigation.
- Establishing Legal Paternity
- Joint Managing Conservatorship (JMC)
- Expanded Standard Possession (ESPO)
Child Support Enforcement
Using the full power of the court system, including incarceration and liens, to make sure every dollar of support is paid--with interest.
- Contempt of Court & Jail Time
- Wage Withholding Orders
- License & Passport Restrictions
Grandparents' Rights
Navigating the high legal bar of "Significant Impairment" to maintain your vital family bonds.
- Overcoming Parental Presumption
- Standing for Managing Conservatorship
- Significant Impairment Standard
Modification of Parenting Plan
Proving a material and substantial change to update your orders for the current reality of your life.
- Material & Substantial Change
- Custody & Residency Updates
- Child Support Recalculation
Divorcing a Narcissit
Neutralizing high-conflict manipulation and stopping litigation abuse through aggressive containment.
- Countering Gaslighting in Court
- Parallel Parenting Structures
- Communication Containment
Family Violence/Protective Orders
Utilizing the power of the Texas Family Code to secure immediate, enforceable safety for your household.
- Immediate Ex Parte Protection
- Kick-Out & Stay-Away Orders
- Firearm & License Restrictions
Divorce
General Information on Divorce
- Community Property Presumption
- No-Fault vs. Fault-Based Divorce
- Best Interest of the Child
Child Support Enforcement
Using the full power of the court system, including incarceration and liens, to make sure every dollar of support is paid--with interest.
- Contempt of Court & Jail Time
- Wage Withholding Orders
- License & Passport Restrictions
Dividing Retirement
Navigating the complex QDRO and valuation processes to secure your share of marital retirement assets.
- QDRO Strategy & Execution
- Separate Property Tracing
- Pension Valuation Challenges
Grandparents' Rights
Navigating the high legal bar of "Significant Impairment" to maintain your vital family bonds.
- Overcoming Parental Presumption
- Standing for Managing Conservatorship
- Significant Impairment Standard
Parental Interference
Taking swift legal action to stop gatekeeping and prevent the "poisoning" of the parental bond.
- Contempt & Enforcement
- Combating Parental Alienation
- Right of First Refusal Violations
Modification of Parenting Plan
Proving a material and substantial change to update your orders for the current reality of your life.
- Material & Substantial Change
- Custody & Residency Updates
- Child Support Recalculation
Divorcing a Narcissit
Neutralizing high-conflict manipulation and stopping litigation abuse through aggressive containment.
- Countering Gaslighting in Court
- Parallel Parenting Structures
- Communication Containment
Closely Held Business interests
Protecting the integrity and value of your business through expert valuation and separate property tracing.
- Inception of Title & Characterization
- Enterprise vs. Personal Goodwill
- Corporate Veil Protection
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Defining your own financial boundaries to prevent the court from deciding your estate's future.
- Defining Separate Property
- Asset & Debt Allocation
- Alimony & Maintenance Provisions
High Net-Worth Divorce
Protecting your business, separate property, and legacy through sophisticated asset characterization.
- Tracing Separate Property
- Business & Practice Valuations
- Forensic Asset Investigation
Family Violence/Protective Orders
Utilizing the power of the Texas Family Code to secure immediate, enforceable safety for your household.
- Immediate Ex Parte Protection
- Kick-Out & Stay-Away Orders
- Firearm & License Restrictions
Divorce
General Information on Divorce
- Community Property Presumption
- No-Fault vs. Fault-Based Divorce
- Best Interest of the Child
Child Support Enforcement
Using the full power of the court system, including incarceration and liens, to make sure every dollar of support is paid--with interest.
- Contempt of Court & Jail Time
- Wage Withholding Orders
- License & Passport Restrictions
Divorcing a Narcissit
Neutralizing high-conflict manipulation and stopping litigation abuse through aggressive containment.
- Countering Gaslighting in Court
- Parallel Parenting Structures
- Communication Containment
Executive Compensation (Options and RSUs)
Solving the "time-rule" puzzle to protect your future interest in unvested options and RSUs.
- Vesting Schedule & Time-Rule Analysis
- Black-Scholes & Intrinsic Valuation
- RSU Characterization
Grandparents' Rights
Navigating the high legal bar of "Significant Impairment" to maintain your vital family bonds.
- Overcoming Parental Presumption
- Standing for Managing Conservatorship
- Significant Impairment Standard
Parental Interference
Taking swift legal action to stop gatekeeping and prevent the "poisoning" of the parental bond.
- Contempt & Enforcement
- Combating Parental Alienation
- Right of First Refusal Violations
Modification of Parenting Plan
Proving a material and substantial change to update your orders for the current reality of your life.
- Material & Substantial Change
- Custody & Residency Updates
- Child Support Recalculation
Closely Held Business interests
Protecting the integrity and value of your business through expert valuation and separate property tracing.
- Inception of Title & Characterization
- Enterprise vs. Personal Goodwill
- Corporate Veil Protection
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Defining your own financial boundaries to prevent the court from deciding your estate's future.
- Defining Separate Property
- Asset & Debt Allocation
- Alimony & Maintenance Provisions
High Net-Worth Divorce
Protecting your business, separate property, and legacy through sophisticated asset characterization.
- Tracing Separate Property
- Business & Practice Valuations
- Forensic Asset Investigation
Family Violence/Protective Orders
Utilizing the power of the Texas Family Code to secure immediate, enforceable safety for your household.
- Immediate Ex Parte Protection
- Kick-Out & Stay-Away Orders
- Firearm & License Restrictions
Divorce
General Information on Divorce
- Community Property Presumption
- No-Fault vs. Fault-Based Divorce
- Best Interest of the Child
Child Support Enforcement
Using the full power of the court system, including incarceration and liens, to make sure every dollar of support is paid--with interest.
- Contempt of Court & Jail Time
- Wage Withholding Orders
- License & Passport Restrictions
Lead Litigation Attorney
Thomas J. Daley
"I will protect that which matters most to you: Your wealth, your relationships with your children, and your reputation."
225+
Litigated Outcomes
18 Years
Texas Experience
Aggressive Advocacy in
Texas Family Law Litigation
Thomas J. Daley is an innovative, results-oriented family law litigator who combines deep courtroom experience with a technologist’s mindset. Board certified in family law, he represents clients in complex divorce, custody, and property division matters, often involving closely held businesses, sophisticated financial structures, and high-conflict parenting disputes.
His litigation style is strategic and data-driven, focusing on building compelling evidentiary records and positioning cases for decisive outcomes at trial or through well-timed resolution.
Before practicing law, Daley spent decades developing software and financial technology and holds numerous patents related to electronic trading algorithms. That background continues to shape his legal practice, where he designs and deploys technology to analyze financial evidence, streamline discovery, and uncover patterns that might otherwise remain hidden. He is the founder of JDBOT.US, a platform developing AI-powered tools to increase efficiency and accuracy in legal work for attorneys and their clients.
Daley is particularly known for his ability to bridge the gap between law, finance, and technology in family litigation. His work frequently involves tracing complex assets, evaluating business interests, and structuring property divisions that withstand scrutiny long after a decree is entered. By combining rigorous legal analysis with advanced technical tools, he delivers practical, forward-looking solutions for clients navigating some of the most difficult disputes of their lives.
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