Divorce is never simple. But in the Houston and Galveston area, it can be especially complex. Our region is home to energy executives, small business owners, real estate investors, physicians, and professionals holding everything from oil and gas royalties to cryptocurrency. When these marriages end, so does the straightforward part.

Texas Is a Community Property State — But “Fair” Isn’t Always Simple

Most assets acquired during a marriage are community property subject to division. Texas courts divide marital estates under a “just and right” standard — meaning the split doesn’t have to be 50/50.

Fault in the breakup, earning capacity, and child custody can all influence the outcome. The result? Property division cases that require experienced legal strategy, not guesswork.

The Assets That Change Everything

For Houston-area families, the most complex divorce assets include business interests, oil and gas mineral rights, executive compensation and stock options, retirement accounts, real estate portfolios, and cryptocurrency.

Each requires its own valuation strategy and often its own expert witness. And if your spouse is hiding assets — through offshore transfers, cryptocurrency wallets, or fabricated debts — you need an attorney who knows how to find them.

The decisions made during property division will shape your financial future for decades. You deserve a board-certified family law attorney who knows the Houston, Brazoria and Galveston courts and will fight for what’s rightfully yours.