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How Inherited Assets Are Treated in High Net Worth Divorce

How Inherited Assets Are Treated in High Net Worth Divorce

January 2026

In Texas high net worth divorces, inherited assets are generally classified as separate property and are not divided. However, commingling, joint titling, income generation, and community labor can create reimbursement or community property claims. Proper tracing and documentation are essential to protecting inherited wealth during divorce.

January 2026

How Inherited Assets Are Treated in High Net Worth Divorce

In Texas high net worth divorces, inherited assets are generally classified as separate property and are not divided. However, commingling, joint titling, income generation, and community labor can create reimbursement or community property claims. Proper tracing and documentation are essential to protecting inherited wealth during divorce.

January 2026

Capital Gains Tax Implications in High Net Worth Divorce

Capital gains taxes can dramatically affect fairness in high net worth divorce settlements. Assets with low tax basis may carry hidden tax liabilities that reduce real value after divorce. In Texas, understanding capital gains rules, carryover basis, and after-tax valuation is essential to achieving a truly equitable property division.

January 2026

Dividing Unvested Stock Options in High Net Worth Divorce

Unvested stock options can significantly impact high net worth divorce settlements due to uncertain value, vesting schedules, and tax consequences. In Texas, courts treat unvested options earned during marriage as community property, often dividing them using timing formulas or “if, as, and when received” structures.

January 2026

How Private Equity Ownership Affects Divorce Settlement Calculations

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.

January 2026

How to Co-Parent Successfully After Divorce (Even If You Don’t Like Each Other)

Learn how to co-parent successfully after divorce, even if you don’t get along with your ex. Practical tips for parenting plans, communication, and managing conflict.

January 2026

How Text Messages, Emails, and Social Media Can Affect Your Divorce Case

Digital footprints speak louder than you think. From texts and emails to Instagram posts and deleted messages, your online activity can dramatically influence the outcome of a divorce—whether it’s custody, support, property division, or credibility. Here’s how to protect yourself and avoid the mistakes that derail even simple, uncontested divorces.

December 2025

Who Gets the Debt in a Divorce?

Who pays the debt in a divorce? Learn how Texas courts divide credit cards, mortgages, loans, and other obligations — plus tips to protect yourself from future liability.

December 2025

The Five Biggest Mistakes People Make in Divorce (and How to Avoid Them)

Divorce is stressful, but many problems are avoidable. Learn the five biggest mistakes people make in divorce — from rushing the process to neglecting finances or custody — and discover practical tips to protect yourself and your children, whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.

December 2025

Child Custody 101: How Judges Make Decisions in Texas and Other States

Child custody decisions aren’t random—judges follow specific legal standards to determine what arrangement truly serves a child’s best interests. Whether you live in Texas or another state, this guide breaks down how custody works, what factors courts consider, and how parents can put themselves in the best position during a custody case.

November 2025

What Happens When a Spouse Hides Assets in a Divorce?

When one spouse hides money, transfers property, or manipulates accounts during divorce, Texas law gives courts the power to make things right. Discover how “fraud on the community” claims work and what you can do to protect yourself.