Southern California Complex Assets and Property Division
In complex asset and high net worth divorce cases, the protection and division of assets can be a complex, frustrating and time-consuming process that requires the assistance and direction of an experienced family law attorney.
There are many financial issues that need to be dealt with in a high-asset divorce, and the use of forensic accountants, appraisers and other financial experts is critical to ensure that your rights are adequately protected.
At the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen in Los Angeles, our attorneys provide experienced representation to clients facing complex property division issues as part of divorce. We routinely work with financial experts and understand how to analyze financial statements and evaluate assets.
Unfortunately, parties sometimes attempt to hide assets during the divorce process. In such a case, we have investigative resources available to find the hidden assets, including the private investigators and forensic accountants to spot signs of unusual account activity.
Determining Property Division of Complex Marital Assets
When making a determination about the value and the division of marital property, there are questions that need to be considered. Answering these questions requires information about the marital assets and property, including tax returns, financial statements, loan applications and more.
The full disclosure of this information is important to ensure that property division agreements are fair to all involved parties. Typically, the spouse who is in charge of the finances in the marriage will have most of the information, while the other spouse will be in the dark about much of what is going on financially. We have represented both sides in divorce actions and understand what it takes to protect the rights of our clients.
Property division includes the division of homes and other property, but also includes brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, businesses and business property, professional licenses, intellectual property rights, and other investments and assets. A sophisticated valuation may be required to understand how to properly divide these complex assets in a fair manner. An experienced attorney will know which professionals to turn to for assistance and when it is appropriate to seek the assistance of these professionals.
Contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen
For more information, contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen in Los Angeles to schedule an appointment with a highly experienced and dedicated lawyer.