Benavides Divorce Lawyers

Roya was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and returned to her hometown after several years of practicing family law in Austin, Texas. While in law school at the University of Texas, Roya focused her studies on domestic violence and international human rights law. There, she gained a passion for empowering people and concentrated her work on matters regarding international family law. Roya was then awarded the 2020 Mike A. Myers Fellowship from the University of Texas School of Law Justice Center to further this work. Before joining Modern Family Law, Roya provided family law services for a...

I retired from the Air Force in the grade of colonel after having served 29 1/2 years active duty. I was a three-time commander at the detachment, squadron and group levels. My first passion is caring about and caring for families in the broader community because they are the foundation of our nation. My other passion is to continue what I did while on active duty - caring about and caring for servicemembers, federal civil servants and families -- whether still serving or in retirement -- in honor of their contributions to our nation.

Since launching her career in family law in 1993, Dessiray has dedicated over three decades to assisting individuals and families navigate their legal challenges. Her commitment to her practice is evident through her board certification in family law, which she achieved in 2014, affirming her deep understanding and proficient handling of complex family law issues. Complementing her role as an attorney, Dessiray is a certified mediator, actively mediating disputes in the family law arena. This role not only emphasizes her expertise in finding amicable solutions for contentious issues but also highlights her proactive approach to conflict resolution. Dessiray’s dedication to staying abreast...