Kelly Ausley-Flores is a top divorce lawyer in the Austin office of Goranson Bain Ausley. With over 25 years of experience as a family lawyer, Kelly specializes primarily in complex family law matters and high-net-worth divorce cases. She excels in cases involving complicated property divisions, family businesses, spousal maintenance, customized possession schedules, and child custody issues. Recognizing the uniqueness of each family situation, she approaches every case 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 clients with a wide range of options. She is an experienced litigator who can handle the most challenging cases, including those involving contested custody and people with a personality disorder. She is also trained in Collaborative Divorce and family law mediation to help families who want to protect their family and finances from the stress and conflict of divorce. She uses her background and knowledge to deliver the full continuum of process options and help clients choose an approach that will best accomplish their goals and reduce unnecessary legal expenses. Kelly finds genuine joy in resolving cases, and she offers the human touch to make every client feel that they are important and their issues matter.
Honors & Awards
Austin’s Top Attorneys, Austin Monthly Magazine, 2020 & 2023
Named to the 500 Leading Family Lawyers List, LawDragon, 2024 – 2026
Judge Suzanne Covington Individual Pro Bono Service Award, +100 Hours, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, 2018
Pro Bono Award, Travis County Women Lawyer’s Association, 2018
Named the Best Lawyers© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Austin, Best Lawyers, 2017
Named the Best Lawyers© Collaborative Law: Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Austin, Best Lawyers, 2014
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2012 – 2026
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2012 – 2026
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026
Named the Best Lawyers© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Austin, Best Lawyers, 2012
Selected to the Texas Rising Stars list, Thomson Reuters, 2004 – 2005
Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2010 – 2025
Selected to the “Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2022 – 2025
Selected to the “Top 50: Central/ West Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2019-2025
Selected to the “Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2019-2025
Selected to the “Top 10: Texas Super Lawyers”, Thomson Reuters, 2025
Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, 1998 and 1999
Articles
Why Gray Divorce Is on the Rise After 50 March 27, 2026
Divorcing Later in Life Can Reshape Family Ties — Here’s How to Navigate the Change September 5, 2025
Publications & Speeches
“Proving Significant Impairment,” Advanced Family Law Seminar, State Bar of Texas, August 1-4, 2016.
“Closing the File 101 – The Long Good-Bye,” Marriage Dissolution 101 Course, State Bar of Texas, April 8, 2015
“Closing the File 101,” Marriage Dissolution 101 Course, State Bar of Texas, April 23, 2014
“We’re Done! (Or are we?) – Closing the File,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, December 5-6, 2013
“Putting Agreements on Paper,” Collaborative Law Course 2010, State Bar of Texas and Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, March 4-5, 2010
“Closing the File,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, December 9-10, 2010
“Traveling Light: Collaborative Law Without Paralegals or Assistants,” Collaborative Law Spring Conference 2008, State Bar of Texas, February 28-29, 2008
“Collaborative Law,” Alternative Dispute Resolution Course, University of Texas Law School, Professor Cynthia Bryant, March 6th, 2008
“Child Support (What Do Judges Do in Various Counties) Above & Below the Guidelines, the High Income Earners (Death of the Obligor),” Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas and Family Law Section, April 17-18, 2008
“Closing the File,” Summer School – State Bar College, State Bar of Texas, July 17-19, 2008
“Closing Documents Other than QDROs,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, December 4-5, 2008
“Effective Use of ADR in Family Law Cases,” 2005 Poverty Law Conference, Texas Lawyers Care, March 30 – April 1, 2005
“Closing the Friendly and Unfriendly File,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, December 8-9, 2005
“Post Trial Basics & Closing the File,” Advanced Family Law Seminar – Boot Camp, State Bar of Texas, August 8, 2004
“Closing the File,” Advanced Family Law Seminar – Boot Camp, State Bar of Texas, August 17, 2003
Presentations
“Drafting Enforceable Orders”, presenter, Advanced Family Law 101, State Bar of Texas, 2019
“Property Law Update and Legislative ‘Kid’ Update”, State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division, TAPS Seminar, 2019
“Case Law Update: Property”, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 2019
“Breaking the Log Jam in Your Case”, Panelist, Collaborative Law: Avoid Breaking Bad When Breaking Up, State Bar of Texas, 2019
“Navigating Your Family Law Matter When Someone with a Personality Disorder is Involved“, Advanced Family Law Seminar, State Bar of Texas, 2018
“Parental Alienation – Analyzing/Reassessing the Problems and Solutions,” Advanced Family Law Seminar, State Bar of Texas, August 7-10, 2017
“Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em, Accepting and Firing Clients,” The Austin Bar Family Law Section Spring CLE, May 13, 2016
“Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Fold Them: Settlement Agreements, Rule 11 Agreements, Informal Settlement Agreements and Mediated Settlement Agreements,” Author: Jimmy Vaught, Marriage Dissolution, State Bar of Texas, April 19, 2013
“Characterization & Tracing: An Overview,” Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 4, 2011
“The Paradigm Shift,” Nuts & Bolts of the Collaborative Process Course, State Bar of Texas and the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, March 3, 2010
“Collaborative Law,” Travis County Family Law Section Luncheon, January 6, 2010
“Changes in SAPCR Issues and Trends for the Future,” 35th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 3-6, 2009
“Trends in Family Law,” 2009 Statewide Assistant Attorneys General Conference, Austin, Texas, July 10, 2009
“How to Study for and Pass the Board Certification Exam,” Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 10, 2005
“Closing Out Your File,” Williamson County Family Law Seminar, October 29, 2004
“Post Trial Basics & Closing a File,” State Bar Convention – Boot Camp, June 25, 2004
“Creative Discovery,” Family Law Essentials, Family Law Council, Nacogdoches, Texas, June 4, 2004
