Balekian Hayes, PLLC

08/12/2026

Keeping up with the law means staying connected to the conversations shaping it.

It’s been a great week at the 2026 Advanced Family Law Conference, catching up with friends and colleagues from the Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section while diving into the latest developments in Texas family law.

Investing in our knowledge is another way we invest in our clients.

08/06/2026

Have you picked up the latest issue of D Magazine? We’re proud to be featured in this month’s publication! Grateful for the trust our clients place in us everyday.

Family Law is more than paperwork and court dates. It’s about protecting your children, your financial future, and your peace of mind during one of life’s most difficult transitions. Our team is dedicated to providing strategic, compassionate advocacy tailored to every client’s unique circumstances.

07/17/2026

When you're a business owner or executive facing a divorce that involves spousal support, the other side's forensic expert will challenge how your income should be counted. That's not negotiation-that's litigation.

Here's what typically gets contested:

• Discretionary distributions from your business (the spouse's attorney will argue these should count as regular income)
• Variable earnings and bonus structures (opposing counsel contests the baseline and what's "reasonably expected")
• Tax treatment of business deductions (they'll push for gross income calculations that inflate your obligation)
• Earning capacity assumptions (your potential income becomes a courtroom argument, not a fact)

The firms that wait until settlement talks to address these issues find themselves defending positions that were never strategically positioned in the first place. By then, the narrative is already set.

Your protection starts with litigation-ready preparation from day one-developing the expert positioning, financial analysis, and evidentiary foundation that allows you to negotiate from strength or defend your position decisively in court.

If you're a business owner or high-earner navigating divorce and spousal support disputes, you need attorneys who understand both the mechanics of income calculation and the adversarial context that makes preparation essential.

Balekian Hayes prepares every case with the courtroom in mind. That's how we protect what you've built.

06/29/2026

Here's what most people get wrong about divorce and custody settlements: they think aggressive negotiation means you're ready for court. It doesn't.

The opposite is true.

When you're genuinely prepared to win at trial-when your case is built with courtroom strategy in mind from day one-the other side feels it. They see the strength in your positioning, the depth of your financial analysis, your evidentiary foundation. And suddenly, they're motivated to negotiate seriously.

This isn't about threats or posturing. It's about credible readiness. The strongest settlements come from being prepared to win in court. Period.

If you're facing a high-conflict divorce, custody battle, or complex asset division, your negotiating position depends on how solid your trial strategy is right now. We prepare every case as if it's going to court-which means when settlement discussions happen, you're negotiating from a position of genuine strength.

That changes everything.

Ready to assess where your case stands? Let's talk.

06/28/2026

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06/25/2026

Such an amazing team!

06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who provide guidance, strength, and unwavering support to their families.

We know that fatherhood comes in many forms, and we are honored to work with dads who are deeply committed to their children’s well-being every day.

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible fathers making a difference in the lives of those they love. We wish you a day filled with appreciation, joy, and family.

06/12/2026

Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Kris Balekian Hayes, on being named the recipient of the Louise B. Raggio Award for the Advancement of Women by the Women and the Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

This prestigious honor recognizes leaders who have advanced opportunities and success for women through advocacy, mentorship, and service. We are incredibly proud of Kris for her dedication to women, children, and families throughout her career.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

06/05/2026

Balekian Hayes Family Law now has a Flower Mound office located at 3411 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX 75028.

"Flower Mound holds a special place in our hearts since both Emory and I graduated from Marcus High School. It only makes sense that we would find our way back." -- Kris Hayes, Managing Partner.

All Denton/Tarrant County meetings can now be scheduled at that location if more convenient.

Grand opening coming soon!!!!

06/05/2026

Balekian Hayes Family Law has made it to the final five! Please vote for Balekian Hayes Family Law once a day through June 30th at

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