You need to understand your rights with clarity to make decisions that make sense for your future. Your attorney should help you understand the law, the judge, the opposing attorney, and the financial implications of each part of your case. In our area, these divorces often involve substantial real estate, oil leases and mineral interests, closely held businesses, cryptocurrency and other digital assets, complex compensation plans, and stock options. High net-worth individuals often seek to protect their separate property, which requires diligent preparation to prove any property owned before marriage, or property received through gift or inheritance. Under Texas law, claims for separate property or reimbursement of separate funds that have been used to benefit the community estate must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. Eckhoff, PLLC has experience meeting this burden, protecting clients' separate property, and pursuing reimbursement when separate assets have been invested in the marital estate. These cases can also involve issues of spousal support if a spouse is unable to provide their minimum reasonable needs. Our firm has experience proving and contesting allegations made to support claims for spousal support. If your marital estate exceeds $1 million, call us at (361) 579-2490. We will discuss your circumstances and how best to protect what you have worked to build.