Ryan Bauerle is skilled in litigation and negotiation, which is how he regularly obtains favorable settlements without ever stepping foot in the courthouse. Ryan brings extensive experience and sincere compassion to situations involving contested child custody, special needs, mental health issues, and substance abuse. With a focus on all aspects of divorce, including divorce for fathers, he has a successful record in advocating for co-parenting rights and securing equal child custody time or unique possession arrangements.
Ryan has experience handling high-conflict personalities, pre-and post-marital agreements, creative and unique parenting plans, custody modification and enforcement, and adoptions. Whether it’s a high-net-worth divorce or a contested custody case, Ryan has the skills, experience, and knowledge to help clients meet their needs.
Ryan is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law. He is a respected fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. Ryan has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 in 2025, and is consistently recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. Trained in Collaborative Divorce, Ryan is a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and actively participates in various leadership roles within state and local bar associations. He was also chosen to serve on the Super Lawyers Blue Ribbon Panel, an honor awarded to top-rated attorneys who evaluate peers within their practice area.
Ryan Bauerle is a highly respected Texas divorce lawyer working out of GBA’s Plano family law office. He serves clients throughout Collin and Denton counties, including Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Celina, and Lucas.
Away from his practice, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura, and their three children. He loves adventure, travel, and scuba diving, and is an active hockey enthusiast who both plays and coaches his son’s hockey team.
Honors & Awards
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026
Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2025
Inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2025
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2020 – 2023
Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2020-2024
Texas Young Lawyers Association
President’s Award, 2025
Trial & Appellate Advocacy Award, 2024
President’s Award of Merit Recipient, 2023
Articles
How Long Does a Divorce Take From Filing to Final Decree May 13, 2026
How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take and Why March 25, 2026
Fathers’ Rights Attorney in Texas: Services, Costs, and How to Choose February 4, 2026
International Divorce for High-Net-Worth Expatriates December 2, 2025
The Hidden Dangers of Oversharing: What Not to Post on Social Media During a Family Law Case July 14, 2025
Understanding Asset Protection During High-Net Worth Divorce in Texas June 30, 2025
How is Inherited Property Handled in a Divorce? May 15, 2025
False Allegations During a Custody Battle: Consequences and How to Protect Your Rights January 14, 2025
Fault-Based Divorce: What Is It, and When Is It Appropriate? November 25, 2024
The Role of a Forensic Accountant in a Divorce October 14, 2024
What Is a No-Fault Divorce, and Is it Right for You? August 12, 2024
How to Choose a Good Divorce Lawyer July 15, 2024
Getting a Military Divorce in Texas: Legalities and Procedures to Understand June 7, 2024
Paternity Rights Under Texas Family Law April 10, 2024
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property and Copyright Ownership in a Divorce December 5, 2023
Balancing Support Payments with Business and Financial Commitments in a Divorce November 1, 2023
Benefits and Risks of Selling or Transferring Business Assets in a Divorce September 14, 2023
Is Texas a 50/50 Divorce State? July 24, 2023
What Am I Entitled to in a Texas Divorce? March 29, 2023
How to Protect Your Right to Possession and Access in Texas April 19, 2022
Publications & Speeches
“Contempt” – Speaker, Denton County Bench Bar Conference, April 2026
“Post-Judgment Partition in Texas Family Law: Procedures, Legislative Developments, and Strategic Considerations” – Speaker, Advanced Family Law, August 2025
“Enforcements with Contempt” – Speaker, Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar, October 2024
“Engaging Lawyers and the Public Online: Marketing, Social Media, and Podcasts” – Speaker, State Bar of Texas Local Bar Leaders Conference, July 2024
“Enforcements with Contempt – Jailbreak in Big D: A Texans Guide to Wrangling Contempt and Sending Stetsons to Time-Out” – Speaker, State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 2024
State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting: Family Law Continuing Legal Education Course Director, June 2024
“Trends and Challenges with Standard Possession Orders” – Speaker, Family Justice Conference, January, April, and May 2024
“Before You Close the File” – Speaker, Handling Your First (or Next) Divorce, November 2023
“Discovery – Making Sure You Get it All – Written & Mining Data” – Speaker, American Bar Association Family Law Fall Conference, October 2023
“Affidavits in a Nutshell” – Speaker, Dallas Area Paralegal Association, August 2023
“Engaging Lawyers and the Public Online: Marketing, Social Media, and Podcasts” – Speaker, State Bar of Texas Local Bar Leaders Conference, July 2023
“After 9-1-1: Emergency Situations in Texas Family Law Cases” – Speaker, Lawline, September 2022
“Civility in Family Law from the Bench & the Bar’s Perspectives” – Moderator, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers CLE, September 2022
“Collision Course #2: The Intersection of Criminal Law and Family Law” – Speaker, Advanced Family Law, August 2022
Regular Guest Lecturer, Southern Methodist University School of Law
“Spy Torts & Privacy Issues in Family Law” – Speaker, Family Law Essentials, June 2022
“Motion Practice Tips from the Pros” – Speaker, American Bar Association Family Law Spring Conference, April 2022
“Ready, Set, Go: How to File or Defend a TRO” – Speaker, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers CLE, January 2022
“Creating and Maintaining Healthy Habits for Young Attorneys by Young Attorneys” – Speaker, State Bar of Texas Beyond Wellness: Finding and Maintaining Attorney Wellness, December 2021
“Enforcement with Contempt” – Speaker, Family Law Essentials, May 2021
“What’s my Line? Trial Techniques Using Discovery and Beyond” – Speaker, Family Law Essentials, May 2021
“Moving Up: From Associate to Partner” – Speaker, Texas Young Lawyer’s Association CLE, March 2021
“Moving Up from Associate to Partner” – Speaker, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers CLE, November 2020
“In re: C.J.C. The Fit Parent Presumption in Non Parent Custody” – Moderator, State Bar of Texas CLE, September 2020
“Characterizing and Valuing Assets to Create an Inventory and Appraisement that Works for Your Client” – Co-Author, Advanced Family Law Course 2020
“Stop – You’re Doing Discovery All Wrong!” – Author, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Weekly Brief, May 2020
“Case Law Update: Property” – Author, Marriage Dissolution Institute 2019
“Forgotten Issues in Divorce” – Author, Advanced Family Law Course 2018
“Overlooked Financial Issues” – Co-Author, Marriage Dissolution Institute 2018
