When Marital Assets Are Substantial And Complex
Many in people in Alameda and Contra Costa counties have been fortunate enough to have acquired considerable assets.
In the event of a divorce these assets will almost certainly make the division of community property a much more complicated process.Litigating these issues can be a long, expensive and stressful process. To protect your family’s assets instead of wasting them on litigation costs you need an experienced family law attorney.
A thorough and experienced evaluation of the issues in your case supported by evidence, documentation and expert opinions may help you reach a settlement and minimize your litigation costs.
The Vital Role Of Your Divorce Attorney
An experienced attorney will provide you with a thorough evaluation and analysis of the property issues in your case, obtain the evidence you need to support your positions and help you retain the qualified expert or experts you will need to determine asset values, trace money/assets or provide an accounting for community funds.
If you are considering a divorce, contact the Law Offices of Michael E. Finein for a consultation to understand your rights and protect your interests.
Issues In Your Case That Require Close Attention
Following are examples of potential issues in high asset cases:
- Do you have a prenuptial agreement? Post-nuptial agreements? Have you transmuted any property from separate property to community or from community to separate property?
- Do you have multiple real estate holdings in California or in different states?
- Rental income properties?
- Did you have separate property from before the marriage? Did you inherit property or assets during the marriage?
- Do you have separate property claims for any of the community properties?
- Do you or your spouse have stocks options through your employment?
- Do you or your spouse own a company or corporation?
- Do you or your spouse own a legal or medical profession?
- Do you have substantial collections of jewelry, art, antiques or wines?
- Do you or your spouse have deferred compensation to consider?
- In Alameda and Contra Costa counties, many spouses will have intellectual property rights from the high technology or entertainment industries. Will your case involve patents, trademarks, copyrights, royalties?
- Does either of you have a personal injury claim pending or one that has already been settled that resulted in a substantial award?
- Are there substantial debts to be considered?
- Did one spouse predominately have control and management of the community assets?
Let’s Look Into The Important Issues You Will Face In Property Division
Contact my office to schedule a consultation. Call 510-306-1055 or send an email inquiry. I will respond promptly and get ready to develop a workable property division strategy for your case.