San Marcos, TX High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer

Wealth held in real estate brings its own divorce challenges — multiple properties, rental income, and tax consequences that a simple split ignores. In San Marcos, SMB Law, PC divides real-estate-heavy estates with those realities in mind.

Between the Austin and San Antonio markets, many San Marcos families hold rental houses, land, or investment property, so a high-net-worth divorce here often centers on a portfolio rather than a single home.

Where a San Marcos high-net-worth divorce is filed

San Marcos is the Hays County seat, so a divorce is filed and heard at the Hays County Government Center on South Stagecoach Trail, once the residency requirement is met.

Dividing real estate and investment property

A marriage with several properties is more complicated to divide than one with a single home. Each property has to be valued — often by appraisal — and the community’s equity separated from any separate-property contributions, while rental income, mortgages, and management responsibilities are sorted out for the period the divorce is pending. The biggest trap is taxes: two properties with the same market value can be worth very different amounts after tax, because a long-held rental can carry a low cost basis and large built-in capital gains, plus depreciation recapture, that come due when it is sold. Dividing property purely on appraised value, without accounting for that latent tax, can quietly favor one spouse. We value a San Marcos portfolio realistically, weigh who should keep which property, and structure the division so the split is fair in real, after-tax terms.

Deciding who keeps what

Beyond valuation, a real-estate-heavy San Marcos divorce comes down to matching the right property to the right spouse. A rental that produces steady income, a piece of raw land held for appreciation, and the marital home each serve a different purpose, and the best division often depends on each spouse’s cash flow, tax situation, and willingness to manage property. Sometimes the cleanest answer is to sell and split the proceeds; other times one spouse keeps an income property and offsets the other with different assets. We also watch for practical snags — refinancing to remove a spouse from a mortgage, clearing title, and timing any sale to manage the tax hit. The goal is a settlement that gives each spouse assets they can actually use and afford, not just an equal line on a spreadsheet.

Working with us from San Marcos

Our office is about 30 miles north in downtown Austin. We handle most San Marcos 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.

Because a San Marcos divorce overlaps with related matters, we also help with when a divorce is contested, a spousal support case, and military divorce issues — see how we handle high net worth divorce cases.