High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer In San Antonio
When a marriage ends after years of building a company or career, the financial questions can weigh as heavily as the personal ones. Spouses with significant assets need support from a divorce attorney who knows how to protect their interests in property division.
My family has helped shape law and public life in San Antonio for more than 100 years, and the city’s convention center bears my grandfather’s name. At my firm, the Law Office of Rebecca Gonzalez, P.C., I bring that legacy to my work as a high net worth divorce lawyer in San Antonio, helping business owners, executives and professionals understand how Texas divides what they have built.
Division Of Complex And High-Value Assets
Texas is a community property state. Most property either spouse acquires during the marriage is presumed to belong to the community estate, which courts divide in a manner they consider “just and right.” Complex property division in Texas starts with sorting community assets from separate ones. Here is how that applies:
- Executive pay: Bonuses, stock options and restricted stock units earned in the marriage may be community property even if they vest later, so courts often split them.
- Investment accounts: Accounts a spouse funded before marriage can stay separate, but mixed funds need tracing. Dividends and interest on separate property usually count as community property.
- Real estate: A home a spouse owned before marriage stays separate, but using shared money on its mortgage or upgrades can create a claim for repayment.
The spouse claiming separate property must prove it by clear and convincing evidence. I gather the necessary financial documents to build a clear tracking record for the court.
Business Valuation And Asset Protection
For many high net worth clients, a company is the biggest asset in the marriage. To protect a business in divorce, I start with an independent appraisal.
A business owned before marriage may stay separate, but if shared effort drove its growth, that can support a repayment claim. Company interests, like privately held shares or partnership stakes, often have buy-sell terms that limit transfers. For professional practices, Texas courts do not split personal goodwill, though they may split business goodwill.
Many owners worry about revealing private finances. When needed, I ask for a protective order covering sensitive records.
Get Clear Answers From A San Antonio High-Asset Divorce Attorney
Temporary orders early in a Texas divorce can decide who controls business accounts while the case is pending. I represent clients in San Antonio and across Bexar County. Call 726-610-8599 or schedule a private consultation to talk through your options.