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Family Law & Private Wealth
Practice Discipline • High-Asset Divorces Resolved: 650+

Family Law & Private Wealth

Discreet, compassionate, and unwavering representation for high-net-worth divorce, complex custody, and asset distribution.

Practice Focus

Elite Representation in Family Law & Private Wealth

Family disputes involving substantial assets, family-owned enterprises, or child custody require a rare balance of empathetic discretion and aggressive financial analysis. Led by partner Sarah Rodriguez, our family practice protects your children's future and safeguards your hard-earned wealth. We collaborate with forensic accountants and child psychologists to ensure just and favorable outcomes.

Featured Case VictoryVerified Outcome

100% Separate Property Protected

Executive Divorce Involving Tech Stock Vesting

Successfully proved separate property character of $22M in founder stock grants through forensic financial tracing in Travis County District Court.

Family Law & Private Wealth

Group Benchmark

650+

High-Asset Divorces Resolved through our Austin legal team.

Statewide Texas Representation
Core Capabilities

Sub-Disciplines & Areas of Focus

Explore the specialized services provided by our family law & private wealth trial and advisory group.

High-Net-Worth Divorce & Asset Tracing

Characterizing separate vs. community property, valuing private business interests, and dividing executive stock compensation.

Child Custody & Conservatorship

Crafting customized parenting plans that prioritize your child's emotional stability, educational support, and safety.

Premarital & Postmarital Agreements

Drafting ironclad prenuptial agreements to insulate family trusts, real estate holdings, and business ownership from future litigation.

Spousal Support & Alimony Enforcement

Negotiating contractual maintenance and enforcing court-ordered child support across state jurisdictions.

Practice Leadership

Attorneys Leading Our Family Law & Private Wealth Group

Meet the seasoned partners who personally handle initial evaluations, strategy sessions, and courtroom advocacy for this group.

Sarah Rodriguez
12 Years Practice

Partner

Sarah Rodriguez

Distinguished family law advocate recognized for high-asset martial dissolution, complex forensic tracing, and compassionate child conservatorship solutions.

J.D., Baylor Law School (Concentration in Civil & Family Litigation)
Family Law & Private WealthEstate Planning & Wealth Preservation
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Family Law & Private Wealth

Objective guidance on key statutes, realistic timelines, and fee considerations.

How is community property divided under Texas law?

Texas requires a 'just and right' division of community property. This does not automatically mean a 50/50 split; judges consider fault, earning disparities, health, and custody arrangements.

Are prenuptial agreements enforceable in Texas?

Yes, when properly drafted with full financial disclosures and voluntary execution without duress. We ensure every agreement withstands strict judicial scrutiny.

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