Kelly Ausley-Flores

About Kelly

Kelly Ausley-Flores focuses on complex family law cases involving complicated property divisions, family businesses, spousal maintenance above guideline child support, customized possession schedules when parents work irregular hours, and child issues without marriage. She recognizes that every family situation is unique and approaches each situation as an opportunity for creative problem-solving. Kelly is committed to helping individuals regain their voice and confidence so they can successfully move forward with their lives after divorce.Kelly is a well-known and respected family law attorney in Austin who provides her clients with a wide range of options. She is an experienced litigator and is also a trained collaborative divorce lawyer and family law mediator. She utilizes her background and knowledge in delivering the full continuum of process options to help clients choose an approach that will best accomplish their goals and reduce unnecessary legal expenses. Kelly finds genuine joy in resolving cases. She offers the human touch to make every client feel they are important and their issues matter. Kelly was named Best Lawyer of the year in Austin for Family Law in 2017, 2014 and 2012 and for Collaborative law in 2017 by The Best Lawyers in America – Woodward White, Inc. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward White, Inc., Family Law Section since 2012. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Kelly is a volunteer and mentor for the Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas. She is a frequent speaker at family law courses and seminars, and the author of numerous family law articles.

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Family Law Insights

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Is a Spousal Support Attorney Worth It in California?

Spousal support in California turns on Family Code Section 4320, a discretionary statute with no fixed formula — which means the order often reflects how well your case is presented, not just the underlying facts. This guide breaks down when hiring an attorney is worth it, what one costs, and how to decide.

Education

• Texas Tech University, J.D., graduated 1995
• Texas Tech University, B.B.A. , graduated 1987

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1995

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