Alina Caratas - Dallas, TX
Attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley, PLLC
Divorce Lawyers in Dallas, TX
8350 N. Central Expressway Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75206
Dallas Divorce Lawyer
Updated: 06/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Divorce for Men
- Divorce for Women
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Property Division
- Parenting Schedules
- Modification and Enforcement
- Family Partner Violence And Divorce
- Gray Divorce
- Amicable Divorce
- Mental Health and Addiction in Divorce
- Dividing the Marital Home
- Characterization of Separate and Community Property
- Business Valuation in Divorce
- Modifying Child Support
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Uncontested Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Litigated Divorce
- Divorce Mediation
- Negotiated Divorce
- Visitation Rights
- Complex Property
- Adoption
- Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
- Divorce for Business Owners
- Pre-Divorce Guidance
- High-Conflict Divorce
- Grandparent Visitation and Custody Rights in Texas
- Paternity
- Dallas Uncontested Divorce
- Becoming a Foster Parent
Attorney Information
Overview
Strategic, Grounded Guidance for High-Asset Divorce and Custody Matters
Divorce can feel overwhelming–especially for high-functioning individuals balancing children, careers, and significant financial assets. I help clients navigate this uncertainty with a steady, practical approach focused on achieving outcomes that are not only favorable, but sustainable.
I represent professionals, business owners, and their spouses who want more than reactive litigation. My clients are thoughtful decision-makers–people who want to understand their options, evaluate potential outcomes, and move forward with clarity and control.
I believe that the strongest outcomes come from aligning legal strategy with a client’s real priorities. I work closely with clients to separate emotion from decision-making, helping them identify what is realistically achievable under the law and how to get there efficiently.
With a background in high-stakes litigation, I am prepared to advocate when necessary, and I am equally focused on helping clients avoid unnecessary conflict, minimize disruption to their children, and position themselves for long-term stability.
Here’s how:
Clarifies what matters most
Works closely with clients to define priorities, whether related to children, financial security, or long-term stability–and builds strategy around those goals.
Brings realism to complex decisions
Helps clients understand the difference between desired outcomes and likely outcomes, so they can make informed, confident decisions.
Creates tailored legal strategies
Develops practical, individualized solutions based on each client’s unique circumstances, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Prepares clients for every stage of the process
Draws on extensive courtroom experience to ensure clients know what to expect, reducing uncertainty and avoiding costly missteps.
Balances empathy with results
Provides steady, compassionate guidance while maintaining a clear focus on achieving meaningful, forward-looking outcomes.Experience and Professional Credentials
Experience and Professional Credentials
Before transitioning to family law, Alina spent more than a decade as a prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. She handled serious felony cases, including assault, family violence, and homicide, and served as lead trial counsel in numerous jury trials. This depth of courtroom experience allows her to confidently guide clients through litigation when it becomes necessary.
She was also selected to serve in a specialized white collar crime division, where she prosecuted complex financial cases involving hidden assets, fraud, and electronic data. This background provides a strategic advantage in divorce cases involving sophisticated financial issues, asset tracing, and disputes over financial transparency.
In addition, her work in family violence cases and a mental health specialty court program gives her a nuanced understanding of the dynamics that often underlie high-conflict custody and divorce matters.
Alina is fluent in Romanian and Macedonian, and conversant in Spanish.
A Perspective Shaped by Experience
Alina understands that divorce is not just a legal process, it is a deeply personal transition. As a single mother of two, she has firsthand insight into the emotional, financial, and practical realities her clients face.
This perspective allows her to connect with clients, navigating uncertainty, while helping them stay focused on building a stable and successful next chapter.
Originally from Romania, Alina immigrated to the United States with her family and grew up in Los Angeles.
Interests
Outside of her practice, she enjoys riding motorcycles, hiking, and spending as much time as possible with her daughter and son.
Education
Legal Education
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Southwestern Law School,
Los Angeles,
California, 2008
J.D., Law
Honors: Vice President of Labor and Employment Law Association, 2004-2005
Non Legal Education
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California State University, 2003
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
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Family Law Attorney
Languages
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Romanian
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Macedonian
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Spanish
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2013
- California, 2011
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
Other Affiliations
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- California Bar Association, Member
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Contact
8350 N. Central Expressway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
Phone Number: 469-490-1430
Email: Send a message
Hours: Weekdays 8am-5pm
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