Renee Bauer
Founder
Attorney Bauer’s primary focus is on the following types of matters:
- High-Asset Divorce – Representation in divorces involving significant wealth, business interests, stock options, and multiple properties.
- Business Owner & Executive Divorce – Handling divorces for business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives with complex financial holdings.
- Asset Protection & Division – Addressing intricate property division, including real estate portfolios, international assets, and trusts.
- Trust & Estate Litigation in Divorce – Navigating cases where family trusts, inheritance, or estate planning intersect with divorce.
- Divorce Involving Professional Practices – Representation for doctors, lawyers, and other professionals whose practices are marital assets.
- Hidden Assets & Forensic Accounting – Identifying concealed assets, undisclosed income, and complex financial discrepancies.
- Alimony & Spousal Support Disputes – Advocating for or contesting high-value spousal support awards.
- Litigation & Trial Advocacy – Aggressive representation in contested divorces that require courtroom advocacy.
- Mediation and Collaborative for High-Net-Worth Clients – Alternative dispute resolution for clients who prefer private, out-of-court settlements.
Retainer fees typically start at $15,000+ depending on case and level of complexity
About
Attorney Renée Bauer is a trailblazing family law attorney, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and legal thought leader. As the Founder and Managing Attorney of Happy Even After Family Law, Renée has dedicated her career to reshaping the conversation around divorce, proving that reconfigured families can thrive, and empowering her clients with the tools they need to move forward with confidence. She takes on high-asset and complex litigation cases, limiting her caseload to ensure that each client receives the individualized, high-level advocacy they deserve.
Her expertise in family law has made her a go-to voice in the media, frequently called upon by newspapers, radio, and television to provide legal commentary on current family law topics. She is also an in-demand legal educator, presenting at top legal seminars and writing extensively on family law matters.
Renée is not only a powerhouse in the courtroom but also a recognized authority in the literary world. She has authored several books, including:
- She Who Wins – Winner of the 2023 American Book Fest Award in Women’s Issues and the 2024 Reader Views Literary Award, inspiring women to step into their power and create lives they love after divorce.
- Divorce in Connecticut – A comprehensive resource available in every library across the state.
- Percy’s Imperfectly Perfect Family – A children’s book co-authored with her son to help kids understand divorce.
- The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success – A strategic roadmap for legal professionals.
As the host of a top 2% ranked podcast, Renée leads unfiltered discussions about divorce, relationships, reinvention, and personal growth. Her impact extends far beyond the courtroom, reaching listeners worldwide who seek guidance, empowerment, and inspiration.
A dynamic and motivational speaker, Renée has taken the stage across the country, captivating audiences with her insights on relationships, the art of reinvention, life after divorce, and entrepreneurship. She believes that divorce is not an end—it’s an opportunity for transformation.
In 2015, the Connecticut Law Tribune named her Litigator of the Year, recognizing her outstanding courtroom skills. She also gained national attention for winning Soderberg v. Soderberg, a landmark case that sparked debate over whether a child can successfully sue a parent for non-payment of college tuition.
While she is a fierce litigator, Renée is also a firm believer in mediation and conflict resolution. She trained extensively with renowned mediation expert Woody Mosten in Los Angeles, refining the skills that allow her to guide families toward meaningful, lasting agreements. She is also a certified Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and Attorney for the Minor Child (AMC), ensuring that children’s voices are heard in family law cases.
Renee brings a tech-forward approach to family law, as the Founder of Parent Co-Pilot, the first AI-powered app that helps a party co-parent with a toxic or high conflict ex. Renee’s knowledge of the technology industry is instrumental in today’s asset recovery cases in high-net-worth divorces. Her ability to navigate the intersection of finance, technology, and family law makes her an invaluable resource for clients facing complex financial disputes.
When she isn’t advocating for her clients or speaking on stage, Renée is testing her strength in the gym, writing twisty murder novels, and embracing the quiet of an empty nest after raising a big, blended family.
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