The Factors that Will Affect Your Decision | What You Want to Know about Your Attorney
Hiring the right lawyer for your Texas high-net-worth divorce can make all the difference when it comes to getting the outcome you want. How do you make certain you get effective and proven counsel to help ensure that the wealth within your marriage is fairly distributed and you can continue in the lifestyle to which you are accustomed? What specific traits do you want in the attorney that handles your case?
Steps for Hiring the Right Attorney for Your Texas High-Net-Worth Divorce
Studies show that, as net worth increases, the likelihood of divorce decreases. However, when there are substantial assets in the marital estate, the proceedings take much longer to complete and are considerably more costly. If you and your spouse have built up a substantial net worth, but your marriage has broken down, you need to carefully consider who you will hire to represent you in a divorce. Here’s what you need to look for:
- Experience—Because the vast majority of divorce cases (estimates are above 95%) do not involve high net worth, most family law attorneys don’t have much experience with those issues. You want a lawyer who understands the complex financial issues involved, and who can work with expert witnesses, if necessary, to accurately value all different types of property.
- Knowledge—Because high-net-worth marital estates often involve unique assets or issues, you want an attorney who has a detailed understanding of financial instruments, of real and person property, and of business interests. In Texas, an excellent way to ensure that is to work with a lawyer who has been Board-Certified in Divorce by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- Skills in both litigation and negotiation—There will be times when it’s necessary to take your case to court to get the outcome you want. There will also be times when it’s in your best interests to resolve matters without going to trial. You want an attorney who can protect your interests in either circumstance.
Contact DTX Family Law for Proven Representation in a High-Net-Worth Texas Divorce
At DTX Family Law, we built our reputation and practice by focusing on the needs and best interests of our clients. We have an extensive knowledge and understanding of Texas divorce laws and procedures, including any issues related to the division or allocation of debts and assets in a high-net-worth divorce under the community property laws in Texas. We’ll carefully explain your rights and options, as well as your chances of success, so that you can make good decisions for you and your family. Chrysandra is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an honor earned by less than one of every ten family law attorneys in the state. To schedule an appointment with a proven and effective Texas family lawyer, visit our new website or call our offices at 940-566-0606.
Handling Divorce and Family Law Matters throughout Denton and the surrounding communities, including Denton, Collin, Wise, Tarrant and Cooke counties and the municipalities of Keller, Euless, Hurst, Colleyville, Bedford, Crowley, Lake Worth, Benbrook, Haslet, Saginaw, Watauga, Richland Hills, White Settlement, River Oaks, Forest Hill, Kennedale, Westover Hills, Lakeside, Pelican Bay and North Richland Hills