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14-08-2025
- Business Journals
Goranson Bain Ausley Named #1 Family Law Firm Dallas
Goranson Bain Ausley is proud to announce that the firm has once again been recognized as the #1 Family Law Firm in both Austin/San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth in Texas Lawyer's Best of 2025 survey. This marks the third consecutive year the firm has earned the top ranking in both markets, solidifying its position as a leader in family law across Texas. This achievement has also secured Goranson Bain Ausley's place in the Texas Lawyer Hall of Fame for the third year in a row—an honor reserved for firms that have consistently ranked at the top in their category. 'Being ranked the best family law firm in Austin/San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth by Texas Lawyer for three years in a row is an extraordinary honor,' said Lindley Bain, Managing Partner. 'It reflects the trust our clients place in us, the skill of our attorneys, and our commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes in every case.' For more than 45 years, Goranson Bain Ausley has provided clients with a constructive, strategic, and principled approach to family law. The firm's lawyers are known for helping clients protect assets, control costs, minimize disruption, and achieve the best possible results—whether through collaborative resolution or complex litigation. Highlights of Goranson Bain Ausley's credentials include: • 45 lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers 2025, including 36 Best Lawyers in America and 9 Ones to Watch • 32 attorneys Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization • 16 Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers About Best Of Texas Lawyer Best Of is an annual reader's choice survey that highlights the top legal service providers and law firms across multiple categories. Legal professionals and firm administrators vote for the organizations they believe deliver the highest quality, value, and service in the Texas legal market. About Goranson Bain Ausley Goranson Bain Ausley is one of the most prominent family law firms in Texas, with offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Granbury, Midland, Plano, and San Antonio. The firm is known for its constructive, strategic approach to family law, providing clarity, confidence, and forward-thinking solutions for clients facing divorce, custody, and complex family matters. GBA's attorney roster includes Texas's largest team of Board-Certified family law attorneys and paralegals, committed to excellence in service and outcomes.
Entrepreneur
31-07-2025
- Entrepreneur
Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Embracing Prenups — Not Out of Fear, But Strategy
Modern prenups are no longer about mistrust or wealth — they're smart, strategic tools younger couples use to build clarity, fairness and a stronger financial foundation. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For decades, prenuptial agreements carried a stigma. They were seen as cold, transactional documents meant for celebrities or the ultra-wealthy — used more to protect against betrayal than to build a foundation for partnership. But that old narrative is fading fast. Today, especially among entrepreneurs, prenups have become strategic tools — essential documents for anyone entering marriage with assets, intellectual property or future business ambitions. If the word "prenup" still makes you think of bitter divorces and worst-case scenarios, it's time to take another look. A rising trend among business-minded couples Prenup use is on the rise. A Harris Poll from 2023 showed that half of U.S. adults are now open to signing one, up from 42% the year before. Younger generations are leading the shift, with 47% of millennials and 41% of Gen Z saying they've signed or seriously considered a prenup. Family law attorneys are seeing the same trend. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 62% of divorce attorneys say they've had more prenup inquiries in recent years, especially from business owners and clients with side hustles or digital assets. This shift reflects a deeper reality: today's couples are entering marriage with more financial complexity than ever before. They're bringing in startup equity, side income, personal brand value and sometimes significant debt. They're also demanding more clarity around who owns what and what happens if things change. Related: I Got a Prenup to Protect My Business and My Marriage — Here's Why You Should Too Why entrepreneurs in particular need prenups Entrepreneurs don't just bring income into a marriage — they bring ownership, risk and potential. A prenup doesn't just protect what you've built; it helps set expectations around what you'll build next. Here's how. Protect your business and your equity Your company might be your most valuable asset — and it might not even be fully formed yet. Whether you've already built a venture or are planning to start one, a prenup can define what's separate property, clarify decision-making rights and avoid messy legal disputes that could threaten your business. If you have co-founders or investors, they may expect you to address this. Some startup operating agreements even require founders to have prenups in place as part of risk management. Before you marry, take inventory of your assets — including equity in any LLCs, IP, patents or brands — and talk to your partner about what those mean for your shared future. Protect your digital revenue streams Instagram channels, YouTube accounts, NFTs, monetized newsletters, affiliate income — these are all real assets, and many grow in value over time. A prenup can protect your pre-marriage digital work, as well as define how shared efforts will be treated going forward. Even if you're not earning six figures from your online presence now, the value of digital content and IP can change quickly. Protecting that upside is just good strategy. Clarify financial responsibility — especially around debt Entrepreneurs often take on student loans, business credit and personal investment risk to build something meaningful. But not all debt should be shared. A prenup can clearly outline who is responsible for what, helping couples avoid surprises later. If you or your partner are entering the marriage with significant obligations — or plan to take on new ones to fund a business—get clear about who holds liability. Account for lifestyle and career sacrifices If one spouse plans to stay home with kids or scale back their career to support the other's venture, a prenup can address what happens financially. This could include temporary spousal support, a cushion for re-entering the workforce or an acknowledgment of unpaid labor. These decisions are personal, but they shouldn't be left to chance. Talk through the possibilities now, while things are optimistic and collaborative. Protect your future ideas Most entrepreneurs don't stop after one business. If you're likely to launch multiple ventures during your marriage, consider how those future companies will be classified. A prenup can distinguish between pre-marital efforts and joint projects, helping protect new income and ownership from becoming entangled unnecessarily. It's also worth noting that you can revisit and update your prenup if your business or personal life changes significantly. Understand your legal landscape Prenups are recognized in all 50 states, but the rules vary. Some states require both parties to have separate legal counsel. Others, like California, mandate a seven-day review period before signing if spousal support is waived. Regardless of where you live — or may eventually move — work with an attorney who understands both business law and family law. An experienced legal partner can tailor the agreement to your specific goals and flag risks you may not see coming. Related: 4 Truths Married Entrepreneurs Need to Believe in Order to Build Success at Work A prenup is part of your business strategy Think of a prenup like you would a shareholder agreement, an LLC operating agreement or a term sheet. It's a framework designed to clarify roles, reduce risk and align long-term vision. This isn't about predicting failure — it's about planning well. The same discipline you apply to running your company can be used to build a strong personal foundation. And the payoff isn't just legal — it's emotional clarity, peace of mind and a partnership rooted in transparency. Entrepreneurs know that uncertainty comes with the territory. A prenup doesn't remove that uncertainty, but it helps manage it. And for anyone serious about building something that lasts — whether it's a business, a brand or a marriage — that's what smart planning looks like. Ready to break through your revenue ceiling? Join us at Level Up, a conference for ambitious business leaders to unlock new growth opportunities.
CNBC
24-07-2025
- CNBC
Kelly Evans: How do you "fix" the Fed?
The irony of having this whole discussion right now about how to "fix" the Federal Reserve is that the critics have actually gone pretty quiet lately. "We must give credit where credit is due: after a significant inflationary policy error during 2021 and early 2022, the Powell-led FOMC has effectively nailed the immaculate disinflation/soft landing," Roth MKM economist Michael Darda wrote in late May. That achievement, he added, is "something unprecedented after more than a two-year inflation surge." Similar acknowledgements are being heard from investors and money managers. "The Fed is actually doing a pretty good job right now," Andres Garcia-Amaya of Zoe Financial told us on air last month. "The market's at all-time highs, inflation is below 3%, and the economy is doing just fine." Which is partly why the market gets so jittery about Fed Chair Powell's potential replacement now, whenever the issue is raised. But even those who critical of Fed policy right now are critical in both directions: some, like Barry Knapp of Ironsides Macro, think they are running policy too tight and should cut rates; and others, like Larry Lindsey, warn rate cuts would be a mistake if inflation rises towards year-end. The larger issue, as Lindsey discussed on our show earlier this week, is how to make the Fed less error-prone in general. Even excluding Covid, the Fed's growth forecasts have been off by 63% on average, he noted. If the Fed instead had simply assumed 2% annual GDP growth over the past fifteen-plus years that they've been issuing projections, they would have been much closer to the mark. And the Covid episode itself--when inflation hit 9% before the Fed finally began hiking dramatically--remains a major point of concern about the institution's lack of intellectual diversity. The Fed's hundreds of economists and staffers are too one-sided, according to Lindsey, because they are hired from a small handful of "elite" schools. Not only should that be broadened, but the board itself, which decides monetary policy, should have at least a couple of non-economists from the business world, he added. Those are not the kinds of changes that would necessarily unnerve markets. In fact, such ideas might even be as part of a message that says the new Fed chair isn't just coming in to run policy more loosely at the margin. Otherwise, the market is left to conjecture about just what exactly the new Fed chair's plans for monetary policy or institutional change might actually be. Some more specificity on both fronts could go a long way towards keeping the current positivity about the Fed going, for once. See you at 1 p.m! Kelly Twitter: @KellyCNBC Instagram: @realkellyevans
