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Lindsey Rae Obenhaus
also known as Lindsey Obenhaus
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Biography
Lindsey Obenhaus is an experienced family lawyer who excels in handling complicated financial issues in divorce, including business and real estate valuations, complex property division, and asset tracing. As a former prosecutor, Lindsey uses her extensive courtroom experience and strategic thinking to help clients make informed decisions to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Lindsey is known for her experience with complex child custody cases, including ones that require her to work with child protective services or serve as an amicus attorney or a guardian or attorney ad litem, as well as cases involving interstate adoptions, termination of adoption, paternity disputes, and grandparents’ rights. She is also skilled at handling cases involving addiction, mental illness, or domestic abuse, and she has a wealth of experience with couples looking to create cohabitation agreements or pre-or post-marital agreements.
Lindsey was named D Magazine’s Best Lawyer in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 and was also named to D Magazine’s Top Lawyers Under 40 for three consecutive years. Lindsey is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and International Academy of Family Lawyers. She was selected to be a member of the 2020 Dallas Bar Association Women’s Empowered to Lead Program and the 2021 State Bar of Texas LeadershipSBOT Program. Lindsey was also selected to the 2023 D CEO Emerging Women’s Leadership Network, a group of professional up-and-coming female leaders in the Dallas community.
Working out of our Dallas and Plano office locations, Lindsey is a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley and a highly experienced Dallas divorce attorney.
Need help with a family law issue? I can help. Call or email today for an initial consultation.
Need help with a family law issue? I can help. Call or email today for an initial consultation.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Family
30%
Adoption
10%
Alimony
10%
Child Custody
10%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law
(877) 734-8656
Mobile
8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Mobile
7160 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 650, Plano, TX, 75024
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Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Lawyer Ever!
After having endured some pretty negative experiences with other lawyers, I found Lindsey. Her professionalism, genuine concern, and integrity made ALL the difference in the world for me. Her legal expertise and wise discernment literally was the difference of life and death for me and my child. Lind...
Lindsey Rae Obenhaus's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lindsey is a great attorney who really cares about her clients. I recommend her for any family law matter."
"Lindsey is a competent, confident attorney who I know puts her clients' needs above everything else. I highly endorse Lindsey for her legal abilities."
"I highly endorse Lindsey. I had the opportunity to work with her when she was just beginning to practice several years ago. Smart and engaging, you will be hard-pressed to find a more talented young attorney in the area of family law. I never hesitate to refer family and friends to Lindsey."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have witnessed Lindsey in trial and she is an excellent lawyer. Lindsey knows have to handle the pressure of trial. I would recommend Lindsey to anyone seeking a family law attorney in Texas."
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"I endorse this lawyer. She has the demeanor and disposition required to assist clients through emotionally tumultuous times. She has a soft touch and a tough backbone."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Lindsey for almost 10 years and in that time, she's proven herself to be smart, hard-working, knowledgeable and one hell of an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Obenhaus is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Lindsey is a very smart, hardworking attorney. When I refer my clients to her I feel confident that she will provide them with quality legal services and good customer service."
"I've worked with Lindsey for almost a year and have seen her in action. She is very knowledgeable about the family law process whether it is distribution of financial resources or dealing with issues related to children. I strongly recommend this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2026
The Best Lawyers in America © in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers
2025
The Best Lawyers in America © in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers
2025
Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters
2025
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2024
Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
2024
The Best Lawyers in America © in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers
2024
Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters
2024
Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters
2024
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2023
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2023
Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
2023
Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters
2022
The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch © i, Best Lawyers
2022
Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters
2022
Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
2021
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2021
Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
2021
Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch in the field of Family Law, Woodward and White Press
2020
Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Associations
2026 - Present
International Academy of Family LawyersFellow
2020 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Women Empowered to Lead (WE LEAD)
2019 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law SectionSecretary
2018 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Texas Family Law FoundationMember - Bill Review Committee
2013 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Genesis Women's Shelter Young LeadersBoard Member
2010 - Present
Dallas Association of Young LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
Texas Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member
Hockaday School for Girls
Alumnae Legal Society, Chair
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
Member
2018 - 2019
Collaborative Divorce TexasPast Member
2017 - 2017
Dallas Association of Young LawyersLeadership Class Member
Education
2011
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
J.D.
2008
Vanderbilt University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Advanced Family Law
Protective Orders
2019
Dallas Bar Association
Overlap Issues in Family Law
2018
DAPA Quarterly Meeting
Drafting Emergency Affidavits
2016
Latinos Against Domestic Violence Annual Conference
Divorce and Domestic Violence
Publications
2026
2025
Family Law Adivsor
Divorce Mediator vs. Attorney: Which Do You Need?
2025
Family Law Advisor
Co-Parenting Connected: Simplifying Communication
2025
Family Law Advisor
Signs of a Toxic Marriage and How to Get Out
2024
Family Law Advisor
Emotional Affairs and Divorce
2024
Family Law Advisor
When Worlds Collide: Immigration Law Issues Within a Family Law Practice
2023
Family Law Advisor
Navigating Divorce as a Working Mom
2023
Family Law Advisor
Modifying your Texas Divorce Decree is Not a Do-it-Yourself Project
2023
Family Law Advisor
5 Essential Tips for Working Moms & Divorce
2020
Family Law Advisor Blog
Job Loss & Child Support During Coronavirus
2020
Family Law Advisor Blog
Alcoholism & Child Custody: Protecting a Child’s Safety
2019
Family Law Advisor Blog
Tips for Financial Wellness in Divorce
2019
2019
Family Law Advisor Blog
How Domestic Violence Impacts Family Law Cases
2018
Family Law Advisor Blog
Dividing Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units in Divorce
2016
Dallas Bar Association Headnotes
Evidentiary Tools in Domestic Violence Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have been served with a Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship and Requests for disclosure. Do I have to file an answer?
15 Mar 2013
Q&A
Can child support be based on the median salary of an electrician since he has electrical license but claims he isn't working
10 Mar 2013