Valuable Assets to Watch in a High Net Worth Texas Divorce

 Posted on December 15, 2025 in Property Division

When two spouses share significant wealth or property together, property division in a divorce can be very complicated. Steps must be taken to ensure that all assets are accounted for and properly valued. This can take a long time and be very expensive. 

Rushing through divorce proceedings can lead to a division of property that does not benefit your long-term interests. At Moore Family Law, P.C., our Collin County high net worth divorce attorney will navigate the process with care, making sure nothing is overlooked at the negotiating table. As an experienced civil litigator, Attorney Philip Moore can also represent you in a divorce trial when complex assets are on the line.

Three Assets to Look Out for in a High-Asset Divorce

Businesses

Many business owners rely on their daily operations as a primary source of income, which makes proper valuation and division in a divorce especially important. However, unlike many other assets in a marriage, you cannot always easily estimate the value of a company. 

To gauge how much a business is worth, professional valuators typically use three standard methods:

• Looking at the business’s potential to generate revenue in the future

• Totalling a business’s assets and liabilities

• Comparing the sales of similarly sized businesses

Since these methods can produce different results, spouses may disagree about how to value the company. A business’s intellectual property and goodwill can also factor into appraisal.

Real Estate

It is not uncommon for high net worth couples to purchase additional real estate during a marriage, such as a vacation home or rental property. As you might expect, the division of these properties is often a major sticking point for divorcing couples.

In disputes about real estate, it is important to establish the property’s identity as either community or separate. If the property was acquired before the marriage, it will typically be considered separate property. 

However, contributions to separate property by the other spouse can muddy the waters. If you make mortgage payments or renovations using joint funds, your spouse will have a claim to the property that must be reimbursed.

Investment Portfolios

A significant portion of assets in a high net worth divorce may be tied up in investment portfolios. Dividing these portfolios can raise difficult logistical questions, considering that stock prices fluctuate over time. Ownership over a given stock may depend on when it was awarded and vested, whether before or during the marriage. A forensic accountant can help to make an accurate estimate of the portfolio’s worth.

If you and your spouse cannot agree on how to divide your portfolio or other property, the courts will divide your assets according to what is just and right (Texas Family Code Sec. 7.001). The judge will account for you and your spouse’s respective financial situations, the length of the marriage, and other relevant factors to reach a fair outcome.

Contact a Frisco, TX High Asset Divorce Attorney

At Moore Family Law, P.C., we know just how exhausting divorce can be, especially with non-liquid assets. We are prepared to work with you from the beginning of your divorce to make sure that your property rights are protected. To schedule a consultation with our Collin County, TX high net worth divorce lawyer, call our offices at 214-764-8033 today.