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Kyle, TX High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
A fair division depends on seeing the whole estate — and in some divorces, a spouse tries to make sure you don’t. In Kyle, SMB Law, PC uses discovery and forensic tools to uncover assets someone would rather keep hidden. A Kyle high net worth divorce lawyer knows the discovery and forensic tools that bring hidden accounts and income to light. Shane has been licensed in Texas since 2003 and personally makes sure the whole estate is on the table before it is divided.
As Kyle’s affluent neighborhoods have grown, so have divorces where one spouse controlled the finances and the other has little idea what the marriage truly holds — the classic setup for hidden assets.
Where a Kyle high-net-worth divorce is filed
Kyle is in Hays County, so a divorce is filed with the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center in San Marcos, about fifteen minutes south.
Uncovering hidden assets and forensic accounting
You cannot divide what you cannot find, so in a high-net-worth Kyle divorce the first job is often making sure the full estate is on the table. Texas gives powerful discovery tools — sworn inventories, document demands, subpoenas to banks and employers, and depositions — and a spouse who hides community assets or spends them to deprive the other can face a fraud on the community claim that lets a court reconstitute the estate and award the wronged spouse a larger share. Common tactics include deferring a bonus until after the divorce, funneling money through a business, overpaying a phantom debt to a friend, or simply omitting accounts. Forensic accountants trace funds, compare reported income against lifestyle, and flag the gaps. We deploy these tools where the facts warrant so a Kyle client is not divided out of assets they never knew existed.
Red flags worth investigating
Certain patterns tend to signal that a closer look is warranted in a Kyle divorce. A spouse who suddenly reports lower income while their spending stays high, a business whose revenue mysteriously dips the year a divorce is filed, new or unfamiliar accounts, large transfers to relatives or friends, or a controlling spouse who resists sharing financial records are all worth investigating. So is a lifestyle that plainly costs more than the reported income should support. None of these proves wrongdoing by itself, but together they justify the discovery and forensic work that either confirms the estate is complete or brings hidden value to light. We help Kyle clients recognize these signs early and decide, proportionately, when a deeper financial investigation is worth pursuing — and when the numbers already add up.
Working with us from Kyle
Our downtown Austin office is about 20 miles north up I-35. We handle most Kyle 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
- Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
- Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
- Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
- Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
Divorce in Kyle 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 attorneys can walk you through your options.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do if I think my spouse is hiding assets?
Texas discovery lets us compel sworn inventories, subpoena records, and take depositions, and forensic accountants can trace funds and flag inconsistencies between income and lifestyle.
What is fraud on the community?
When a spouse hides or wastes community assets to deprive the other, a court can reconstitute the estate and award the wronged spouse a larger share to make up for it.
How do forensic accountants find hidden money?
By tracing transfers, analyzing business books, and comparing reported income to actual spending, which often exposes assets or income that were left off the inventory.
Where is a Kyle divorce filed?
With the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center in San Marcos, about fifteen minutes south of Kyle.