Austin Family Law Attorney
Family law guidance focused on clarity, compassion, and practical solutions. Serving Clients in Travis & Williamson Counties.
About Us
Family law matters carry lasting consequences, and our firm is committed to providing clear, compassionate guidance and practical legal solutions during life’s most personal transitions. We believe effective advocacy often means resolving cases thoughtfully and amicably whenever possible—while remaining fully prepared to advocate in court when necessary.
Led by Courtney Hatchett, a Texas Board Certified Family Law attorney, our small practice offers focused experience, careful preparation, and personalized attention. Clients work directly with their attorney and paralegal, ensuring clarity, consistency, and trusted support from start to finish.
Our Services
Navigating family law issues can feel overwhelming. Our office is here to provide steady guidance through divorce, custody, support, and related matters—working to reduce conflict when possible and advocating firmly when necessary.
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When a marriage comes to an end, the legal process can take many forms. Whether your case is negotiated, mediated, or litigated, we provide steady guidance and practical advocacy to help you move forward with clarity.
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Also known as an uncontested divorce, an agreed divorce allows spouses to resolve all issues cooperatively. We help formalize your agreement and guide you through the court process efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Domestic violence cases require careful, experienced handling. We represent clients seeking protective orders and work to ensure safety, stability, and legal protection for individuals and their children.
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Custody orders define parental rights, responsibilities, and parenting time. We help clients navigate custody matters and develop arrangements that reflect their child’s best interests and unique needs.
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Texas law provides guidelines for child support, but every family’s situation is different. We assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support to reflect changing circumstances.
Courtney Hatchett
Having worked extensively with families navigating conflict and uncertainty, Courtney Hatchett brings a steady, compassionate approach to every case. She balances practical legal strategy with a deep respect for the personal and emotional nature of family law matters.
Courtney has practiced family law exclusively in Central Texas throughout her legal career. Her experience spans a wide range of family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, child custody and support, protective orders, paternity actions, enforcement proceedings, and common law marriage disputes. She also has experience handling the modification of out-of-state custody and support orders under UIFSA and UCCJEA, as well as assisting with family law appeals and jury trial preparation.
A native Austinite, Courtney graduated from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and earned her undergraduate degree with honors from The University of Texas at Austin. She received her law degree from the University of California, Davis.
Before founding her firm, Courtney practiced at a respected boutique family law firm in Austin. Earlier in her career, she served as a certified law clerk representing survivors of domestic violence through Bay Area Legal Aid and the King Hall Family Protection Clinic. She further developed her legal research and writing skills while working with the Family Violence Appellate Project in Oakland, California.
Courtney is a member of the Austin Bar Association, the Austin Young Lawyers Association, and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. She is also trained in Collaborative Divorce.
Reviews From Our Clients
"Courtney was a solid source of support and wisdom for me during one of the most difficult times of my life. With her guidance I was able to protect myself and my children and leave a situation of family violence, and since then I have been able to rebuild my life and thrive as a survivor."
-Former Client
“Courtney was beyond helpful in the process of getting primary custody of my daughter. She would always answer my calls and gave me wonderful advice. I was not worried in the slightest during court or in the process at all.”
-Former Client
“I would continue to work with Courtney in the future, should I need any additional representation. She is knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. I would recommend anyone looking for a good attorney to give Courtney a try. She will take care of you from beginning to end.”
-Former Client
Contact Us
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Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone
512-960-2473
Address
507 West 7th Street Austin, Texas 78701