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Experience Matters When the Stakes Are High <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

High-net-worth divorces typically involve special financial issues unique to that couple. Such issues could include undesirable tax triggers, transferability restrictions, vesting concerns, valuation problems, or separate property tracing. With more than 40 years of experience handling financially complex divorces, our Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Granbury, and Plano, Texas-based high-net-worth divorce attorneys have the expertise required to successfully guide you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Considered a High Net Worth Divorce?
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There is no universal definition of what constitutes a high-net-worth or high-asset divorce. As a result, the label is generally considered descriptive of a marital estate that contains some combination of any of the following marital property assets or characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Significant cash or near liquid investments, including stocks, bonds, or mutual funds;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Multiple retirement accounts, such as 401(k) 403(b), 457(b), IRAs, pensions, or federal or military retirement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deferred compensation or bonus structures, including stock options, restricted stock units, performance shares, or other advanced profit-sharing plans;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Significant separate property in existence prior to marriage, or received during the marriage through gift, inheritance, or as a result of a personal injury;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • One or more closely-held business ventures, S corporations, professional associations, PLLCs, or other entities; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ownership interests in real estate beyond a marital residence, such as vacation homes, lake houses, income-producing real estate, or fractional interests in real estate holding companies or REITs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Need Help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you are looking for a trusted lawyer specializing in high-net-worth divorce, we are here to help. Please get in touch with us by completing the form below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n