Complex Divorce
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Complex Divorce
Most divorces concern issues such as temporary alimony, child support, custody, and division of marital property and, in qualified cases, post-divorce spousal maintenance; these issues are considered common to divorce cases. Dissolutions may become more complex, and the issues less common, when the assets in dispute are of higher value. These types of situations are often called high-end cases. These cases may concern numerous assets such as trusts, bank accounts, investments, stocks, bonds, inheritances or gifts. Also, joint business ownership between spouses may lead to complicated business and property valuation issues. Challenging property division issues may arise in high-end divorce cases as well, which may involve the division of real estate, pensions, 401ks, savings accounts, royalties, deferred compensation, executive bonuses, offshore accounts, and other commingled assets.
If you are entering a complex divorce, it is important to seek a knowledgeable attorney experienced in high-value cases and the intricacies involved. When numerous assets are in dispute, there may be business and tax consequences that stem from a dissolution. For that reason, a financial planner (a certified financial planner in some states) may also be beneficial when dividing assets and determining what effect your divorce may have on your tax liabilities.
Divorce Mediation
It is also important to know your options when seeking a divorce. You may litigate your dissolution in court, but that may not be the most beneficial choice for you. Settlements may also be reached through methods alternative to litigation, such as mediation or collaborative law.
If you enter divorce litigation, you must present the facts of your case to the court — including aspects of your personal and financial life that you may wish to keep private. Once presented to the court, these aspects of your life may be available to the public. To prevent this from happening, divorce mediation may be a favorable alternative.
Parties who choose to mediate their divorce should be willing to negotiate with their spouse and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. This means that each party must be able to present his or her own opinions, demands, and options and listen to the other's viewpoints in return. A trained mediator facilitates this process.
Facing a complex divorce? Contact Barbra Amron Weisberg, PA for experienced legal guidance.
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