Atty. Beth E. Maultsby
Beth E. Maultsby has dedicated much of her life to helping families by serving as a judge, lawyer and social worker.
Collaborative Divorce & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 39+ Years Experience
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Beth E. Maultsby is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Goranson Bain Ausley Family Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987). Educated at St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D. Honors, 1987) and North Texas State University (B.A. Social, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Beth E. Maultsby
- Beth E. Maultsby has dedicated much of her life to helping families by serving as a judge, lawyer and social worker
- A partner at the firm since 2005, she practices all aspects of family law including complex property issues and child-related matters
- As a skilled problem-solver, Ms. Maultsby guides families through challenging issues such as substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, and child abuse
- Utilizing her extensive experience in working with families, she provides clients with the necessary resources to achieve rational, lasting settlements
- Recognizing Beth’s expertise, courts and other attorneys have chosen her to represent children in difficult family law matters
- She practices Collaborative Law and often assists parties in successfully mediating their family law disputes
- Prior to joining Goranson Bain Ausley, Beth served as the Judge of the 303rd Family District Court and as the Associate Judge of the 301st Family District Court
- Before her judicial service, Beth was a partner at the law firm of Gardere & Wynne, L.L.P. where she practiced family law involving complex property matters and child-related issues
- Before embarking on her legal career, Beth worked with children in crisis and was recognized as an expert in the field of child abuse
- Beth is a partner at GBA and an experienced divorce attorney in Dallas working out of our Plano and Dallas office locations
- Beth volunteers her time to organizations that deal with domestic violence in families and children in need
- She has authored numerous papers and spoken on numerous family law issues at different public engagements
- Honors & Awards Named the Best Lawyers© Family Law Mediation “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas/ Fort Worth, Best Lawyers, 2019 Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2017 – 2021 & 2024 – 2026 Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2007 – 2021 & 2024 – 2026 Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2007 – 2021 Selected to the “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2007 Selected to the “Best Women Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law”, D Magazine, 2010 Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2008 – 2025 Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2024 – 2026 “AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory Articles Substance Abuse Cases: What Every Attorney Should Know About Drug And Alcohol Testing July 12, 2024 Personality Disorders and Mental Health Problems in the Family Law Court August 14, 2022 High Conflict Family Law Matters and Personality Disorders March 7, 2020 High Conflict Divorces – What is the Cause?
- January 21, 2015 Preparing Your Client For The Social Psychological Or Home Study January 14, 2014 Publications & Speeches T3: TRO’s, TO’s, TI’s Associate Judge Conference, July, 2005 Setting and Modifying Child Support, Analyzing the Not so Common Child Support Issues, Associate Judge Conference, 2004 Squeezing Blood out of the Turnip: Dividing Debt, 27 Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2001 The Mentally Incompetent Party, 36th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2010 High Conflict Family Law Matters and Personality Disorders, 39th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2013 Substance Abuse Cases, What Every Attorney Should Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing, 9th Annual Family Law on the Front Lines, State Bar of Texas, 2009 Preparing Your Client for Social Studies and Psychological Evaluations, 32nd Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 2009 How to Prepare Your Client for a Social Study, Psychological Home Study, 8th Annual Family Law on the Front Lines, State Bar of Texas, 2008 Presentations High Conflict Family Law Matters and Personality Disorders, North Texas Families in Transition Practice Group, 2014 High Conflict Family Law Matters and Personality Disorders, San Antonio Bar Association Conference, 2014 High Conflict Family Law Matters and Personality Disorders, Tarrant County Bar Association Conference, 2013 High Conflict Family Law Matters and Personality Disorders, 39th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2013 The Mentally Incompetent Party, 36th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2010 Substance Abuse Cases, What Every Attorney Should Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing, 9th Annual Family Law on the Front Lines, State Bar of Texas, 2009 Preparing Your Client for Social Studies and Psychological Evaluations, 32nd Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 2009 Professionalism in the Family Law Courts & Practice, Dallas Bar Association, 2008 How to Prepare Your Client for a Social Study, Psychological Home Study, 8th Annual Family Law on the Front Lines, 2008 T3: TRO’s, TO’s, TI’s Associate Judge Conference, 2005 Setting and Modifying Child Support, Analyzing the Not so Common Child Support Issues, Associate Judge Conference, 2004 Squeezing Blood out of the Turnip: Dividing Debt, 27 Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2001 A View From the Bench: Temporary Hearings, 25th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1999 Training for Associate Judges – Handling the Big Money Cases, 24th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1998 Child Support and Visitation, Pro Bono Family Law Training, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, Dallas Bar Association, 1998 Dealing with the Untrustworthy and Unqualified Expert, Family Law Practice Institute, University of Houston Law Foundation, 1996 Putting Power in Your Pen: Effective Drafting Techniques – Family Law (A Practitioner’s Perspective) (A View from the Bench), Annual Meeting of the Legal Assistants Division of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar Convention, 1996 Dealing with Untrustworthy Experts: How to Challenge Them
- How to Exclude Them, Family Law Practice After the New Legislation, University of Houston Law Foundation, 1996 Professional Associations Community Partners of Dallas The Family Place (f/k/a Faith & Liberty’s Place) Advisory Board Jonathan’s Place Board of Directors Legacy Family Court Foundation Literacy Achieves Volunteer ESL Teacher, 2018 – present Scholar Shot Board of Directors St. Mary’s Law School Alumni Board of Directors, 1999 to 2003
Practice Areas Explained
Beth E. Maultsby's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Beth E. Maultsby handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Divorce in Dallas
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Dallas
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Family Law in Dallas
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Real Estate Law in Dallas
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Child Support in Dallas
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Dallas Choose Beth E. Maultsby
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Beth E. Maultsby's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Beth E. Maultsby brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, Beth E. Maultsby can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Beth E. Maultsby attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Beth E. Maultsby Handles in Dallas
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