Sia’s $42,500 monthly child support highlights how dramatically outcomes can differ across states. In Texas, guideline support is capped at $11,700 in net resources, but courts can order more if a child’s proven needs justify it—making documentation critical in high-income divorce cases.

Private equity assets can significantly complicate divorce settlements due to illiquidity, uncertain valuation, carried interest, and long investment horizons. In Texas divorces, courts must determine how to value and divide private equity interests fairly, often using expert analysis and creative settlement structures to protect both spouses’ financial futures.