High Asset (also known as High Net Worth Divorce)

In a high asset divorce, Men’s Legal Center provides knowledgeable representation to protect our clients’ economic interests.

Divorce involves considerable financial risk and high net worth clients need effective representation when so much is at stake.

If your estate is large and complex, it is critical that you are represented by a firm that has the resources and experience to protect your interest before, during, and after your divorce.

The Benefits of Working With San Diego High Asset Divorce Lawyers

Our experienced attorneys will work with you to help properly indentify, characterize, and value all the assets of your estate.

The marital assets may include a business, business interests, investment accounts, corporate shares, securities, stocks, bonds, retirement accounts, retirement benefits, IRAs, 401(K), and real estate holdings.

We regularly represent business owners and executives in divorce cases that require business and stock valuations, as well as clients who have bonus and commission income that affect child and spousal support orders.

Proper Identification of the Estate

One of the most difficult parts of a San Diego high asset divorce is compiling all the assets that comprise the marital estate. This process involves tracking down all the assets that may be held locally, in the US, and in foreign countries.

The second step is properly classifying each individual asset as community property, separate property, or a mix of both. The formulas used to determine characterization of mixed assets are highly technical and complicated. San Diego High Asset Divorce Attorneys will properly classify each asset and work to avoid problems in the future.

Tax Implication Taken Into Account

For high net worth divorces, a mistake made in the division of assets may be viewed by the taxing authorities as a taxable event and lead to a large unanticipated tax liability. In any property division of a high net worth case, the tax consequences need to be taken into full consideration so there are no surprises.

If you have a high asset divorce, call the Men’s Legal Center to schedule an initial consultation at (619) 234-3838.