Leander, TX High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer

Modern wealth often lives in equity, not cash. In Leander, SMB Law, PC handles divorces where stock options, RSUs, and deferred compensation make up a large share of what the marriage is worth.

Many Leander professionals are paid heavily in equity by Central Texas employers, so a divorce here frequently turns on compensation that has not fully vested or been paid out yet.

Where a Leander high-net-worth divorce is filed

Leander sits mostly in Williamson County, with part in Travis, so a divorce generally goes to the Williamson County District Clerk in Georgetown. We confirm venue for your specific address before filing.

Dividing stock options, RSUs, and deferred compensation

Equity compensation is one of the trickiest assets to divide in a Texas divorce. Restricted stock units and options that were granted during the marriage can be partly community property even if they have not yet vested, and the community versus separate share is often worked out with a time-based formula that compares the period of marriage to the full vesting period. Unvested awards, deferred-compensation plans, and bonuses tied to future work add further layers, and each can carry its own tax treatment when it finally pays out. Valuing this compensation, deciding whether to divide the awards in kind or offset them with other assets, and building an order that survives future vesting all take real care. We map out every grant in a Leander case so nothing is missed and each spouse receives their correct share as the equity matures.

The tax trap in equity awards

Two equity awards of equal face value are not always worth the same after taxes, and ignoring that can quietly hand one Leander spouse a worse deal. Vested shares carry a cost basis and potential capital-gains exposure; unvested RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they vest; and incentive stock options follow their own rules. A settlement that splits awards purely on pre-tax value can leave the spouse who receives the more heavily taxed assets shortchanged. We account for the after-tax reality of each grant, coordinate with tax advisors where needed, and structure the division so the split is fair in real, spendable dollars rather than just on paper. In an equity-heavy marriage, that tax-aware approach is often what separates a settlement that looks even from one that actually is.

Working with us from Leander

Our office is roughly 22 miles southeast in downtown Austin. We handle most Leander high-net-worth divorce matters by phone, video, and e-signature.

At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades and has been licensed by the State of Texas since 2003. We explain things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.

Why clients choose SMB Law, PC

• Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
• Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
• Transparent fees explained before you commit.

What working with us looks like

1. Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
2. Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
3. Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
4. Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.

Divorce in Leander touches many issues at once — we also represent clients in when a divorce is contested, a spousal support case, and military divorce issues, and our high net worth divorce lawyers in Austin can walk you through your options.