A Texas Divorce Law and Complex Marital Estates
Divorce is complicated enough when both parties are completely honest. Divorce when one spouse is trying to hide assets, stock options or real estate can find you tangled in a web and not knowing which way to turn.
An attorney with experience in high net worth divorce can help you see through the confusion and protect your financial interests. If you have put an investment of time into a marriage, you are entitled to your fair share of marital property.
Stock Options in High Net Worth Divorce
Laws for division of stock options have evolved over the past ten years. While it is a common way to compensate top executives, we now take into account stock options vested before, during and after marriage. Formulas have been developed to calculate the vesting period, and both vested and non-vested options can be considered community property in a divorce.
If you and your spouse own real estate in other states and jurisdictions, your divorce may require creative solutions. Golda R. Jacob has experience with such issues in complex family law litigation, and she will help you assess and protect your financial future.
Over her 18 years as a lawyer and certified mediator, attorney Golda R. Jacob has established working relationships with specialists who can help locate hidden assets, including:
- Forensic accountants, who can find missing, diverted or wired assets.
- Real estate forensic experts, who can find unreported property in other states or in other countries.
- Business valuators, who can assess the worth of closely held corporations. This is important with a family business. If the business goes to the spouse who runs it, complex tax consequences must be considered.
With nearly two decades of family law trial practice and mediation experience, Golda R. Jacob & Associates helps clients understand the legal processes involved in a high net worth divorce. Our office is in downtown Houston, a short walk from the Harris County courthouse. Call 713-227-7383 or contact us online.
