I was board-certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1992.
Family Law (Peaceful)
• Uncontested Cases (Can only represent one party under ethics rules)
• Collaborative Law (Can only represent party under ethics rules)
• Mediation (Neutral professional, I do not “represent” either of you)
• Adoptions
Wills and Probate
• Simple Estate Planning (Wills, Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate Orders, HIPAA Releases)
• Uncontested Probates
• Transfer on Death Deeds
• Affidavit of Heirships
After litigating family law disputes for more than 37 years, I retired from litigation in family law matters in December 2018. Now I only handle peaceful divorces.
In 2001 I was introduced to collaborative law and began offering this multi-disciplinary approach to conflict resolution. I have completed over 50 cases using this method. Although I feel that collaborative law has a lot to offer families, attorneys in Tarrant County, as opposed to other counties, have been slow to adopt collaborative law as an option for their clients. Because collaborative law requires two skilled practitioners of the method for the best results, there have not been many cases in Tarrant County and there are not a lot of attorneys skilled at it. I advocate for the process whenever I see the possibility of a skilled attorney on the other side.
I was trained in mediation and afterward attended an amazing week at Harvard Law School investigating Mediation as a place where the Law and Spirituality may successfully intersect. I was inspired by the ability of a mediator being aware of a power beyond them (call it God or the divine or nature or whatever that is for you) being able to transform conflict to agreement. In cases where I serve as the mediator I focus on providing a non-judgmental environment. I want the best for all families that I work with. Now that I have stopped taking court settled disputes, I am able to spend all my energy toward achieving those peaceful and dare I say, fair, divorces that I dreamed of.
If you are represented by counsel, tell them that you would like to mediate your case with me should your case reach that point. If you are just beginning divorce and would like to work with me as you and your spouse's mediator without any attorneys being present, please make an appointment and come in to see me together. I even offer mediation using some of the tools from collaborative law, such as using a financial or mental health neutral to help with some of the decisions to be made in a divorce. I want to offer you as many opportunities as possible for a peaceful resolution.
If you think that you and your spouse can resolve your divorce without my help, I am available to handle the case as an uncontested case. I will file the petition and draft the Decree. It is your choice if you want to file the petition in your own name and attend court on your own to save money or have me accompany you to court if your court requires a court appearance.
If your case becomes contested and I represent you, you will need to find an attorney to take the case to court with you. You are free to hire anyone you choose, however Anita Cutrer who offices in the same building as I can be hired for a seamless transfer. We use the same office staff. She is also Board Certified in Family Law.
I was chosen a Fort Worth Magazine 2007, 2009-2019 Top Family Law Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine.
Practice areas
After practicing for 36 years Diane no longer litigates. Instead, she focuses her divorce practice on uncontested divorces, collaborative law cases of all kinds and in any geographical area and mediation both as a mediator and representing clients
39 years, 2,500 cases
Diane prepares simple "mom and pop" wills with contingent trusts for minor beneficiaries along with powers of attorneys for healthcare and financial decisions and do not resuscitate orders.
39 years, 300 cases
Diane does simple probate cases.
39 years, 150 cases
Diane M. Wanger is highly skilled and knowledgeable; she is committed to serving her clients in a humanistic manner that blends pragmatism with compassion and integrity. She is a leader in the field of Collaborative Law. It is an inter-disciplinary process that is holistic and humane, healing and helpful. Google it.
39 years, 1,400 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1983 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 19 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Family Law Attorneys | Fort Worth Magazine | 2016 |
Top Family Law Attorneys | Fort Worth Magazine | 2015 |
Top Family Law Attorneys | Fort Worth Magazine | 2014 |
Top Family Law Attorneys | Fort Worth Magazine | 2013 |
Top Family Law Attorneys | Fort Worth Magazine | 2012 |
Top Family Attorneys | Fort Worth, Texas Magazine | 2011 |
Top Family Attorneys | Fort Worth, Texas Magazine | 2010 |
Top Family Law Attorneys | Fort Worth, Texas Magazine | 2009 |
Top Family Law Attorneys | Fort Worth, Texas Magazine | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Diane M. Wanger, P.C. | 2000 - Present |
Owner | Diane M. Wanger | 1983 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists | Member | N/A |
Collaborative Law Institute of Texas | Member | N/A |
Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association | Member | N/A |
State Bar of Texas | Member | N/A |
Tarrant County Bar Association | N/A |
North East Collaborative Professionals | N/A | |
International Association of Collaborative Professionals | N/A | |
Collaborative Lawyers of Tarrant County | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Texas Judiacial Conference | Confidentiality and Access to Texas Adoption Records; A Historical Perspective | 1997 |
Divorce Law Videos | Youtube Channel | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Harvard School of Law | 2005 | |
Texas Tech University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
Miami University of Ohio | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1980 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Collaborative Law Spring Retreat | Collaborative Law | 2008 |
Advanced Family Law Course | Collaborative Law | 2007 |
Weatherford Bar Association | Collaborative Law | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Child Support and Trust | Successful |
Child move away allowed | Mother was allowed to move |
Child wanted to Live with Father | Successfully kept the child in the custody of her mother. |
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Richard Price, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 21, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her for years on opposite sides of cases and in promoting Collaborative Law. She is very skillful in getting cases settled, but also does an excellent job for her clients if she has to go to court.
Mark Lane, Family Attorney on May 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
John McBride, Unknown Attorney on Jun 26, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Kirker, Family Attorney on Nov 24, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jenny Womack, Family Attorney on Oct 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Wanger for several years and she is one of the best collaborative famly law practitioners in Tarrant County in my opinion.