In the emotional and legal whirlwind of a divorce, it’s easy to zero in on the big-ticket items—house, vehicles, retirement accounts—and overlook the quieter categories of wealth that can significantly affect your financial future.
Texas is a community property state, which means that most assets acquired during the marriage are owned equally by both spouses. But if you don’t list them, you might lose them. Here are 10 assets people often forget to include and even overlook in Texas divorce settlements—and why remembering them matters.
1. Airline Miles and Credit Card Rewards
They might not show up on a bank statement, but travel miles and credit card perks often represent more value than people realize. Whether it’s a stockpile of airline points or a balance of cashback rewards, these benefits were likely earned during the marriage. In many cases, they can be divided or offset—if someone remembers to bring them up.
2. Season Tickets and Exclusive Memberships
Those front-row seats at the ballpark or a premium theater pass? They’re not just about entertainment—they can hold serious value, especially when hard to replace. Couples often invest in season packages or club memberships together, and if access is limited or resale value is high, overlooking them can be a costly mistake.
3. Country Club Dues and Fitness Membership Credits
If one spouse prepaid for a year’s worth of country club access or paid an initiation fee at a boutique gym, those funds don’t just disappear in divorce. These are real dollars, and if only one person walks away with the benefit, the other might be entitled to reimbursement or a credit elsewhere in the settlement.
4. Travel Status and Upgrade Perks
It’s true—frequent flyer status isn’t something you can split down the middle like a savings account. Still, if one spouse gained access to upgrades, lounge entry, or other travel perks through years of joint travel or company-paid trips, it’s not something to ignore. Those benefits often come at a cost, even if it’s hidden in business expenses or shared spending. While you can’t exactly divide status, it might be part of a larger conversation about fairness in the final agreement.
5. Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Even if not yet vested, these can be part of the marital estate. Their potential future value should be addressed now, not after one spouse cashes out years later.
6. Digital Assets and Online Accounts
Cryptocurrency wallets, domain names, blogs, or monetized YouTube channels may not seem like traditional property, but courts are increasingly recognizing them as valuable assets.
7. Deferred Compensation Packages
Bonuses, profit-sharing, or retirement enhancements tied to future performance must be evaluated to ensure they’re fairly divided.
8. Timeshares or Vacation Club Points
Even if no one wants to keep them, these assets carry costs—and possibly a resale value. Dividing the burden (or benefit) matters.
9. Collections (Wine, Art, Firearms, Antiques)
Sentimental or rare collections are often overlooked. Their value may be high and disputed. An appraisal can help.
10. Pets
In Texas, pets are considered property. Their care, value, and placement should be addressed, especially if children are involved.
Dividing a lifetime together is rarely clean or easy, but failing to account for the less obvious assets can lead to regret, resentment, or costly court battles down the road. For help accounting for all the assets during your divorce, contact the experienced team at Christman | Daniell Attorneys. They can help sort things out with you and will even call in a certified financial advisor if needed.
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