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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

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.

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.

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.

November 2025

Equity vs. Equality: The Art of a ‘Just and Right’ Property Division in Complex Texas Divorces

In Texas divorce law, property division isn’t always about a perfect 50/50 split. The Texas Family Code requires a division that is “just and right,” giving the trial court wide discretion to distribute community assets based on fairness rather than strict equality.
That distinction—equity versus equality—often defines the outcome of complex divorce cases.

November 2025

Dividing Retirement Benefits in Divorce: What You Need to Know About QDROs

Dividing retirement benefits in a Texas divorce isn’t as simple as naming them in the decree. Without a properly drafted Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), a spouse may lose the right to collect their share. Learn how Texas courts handle community property retirement accounts and why timing and accuracy are critical.

August 2025

Economic Damages When a Child Is Born Alive with Birth Defects in Texas

“Learn about economic damages in Texas birth defect cases. Discover what families can recover for medical bills, lifetime care, therapy, and lost earning capacity when a child is born alive with birth injuries caused by medical negligence.”