Handling Complex Marital Estates in Massachusetts
For couples whose estate is of high net worth, the divorce process can be disconcerting because of the threat to the assets that one party or the other may own. There are also significant questions about the ability to maintain lifestyles after divorce. Fortunately, an experienced lawyer can help protect your rights and ease the transition as much as possible.
At The Law Offices of Judith A. Wayne & Associates, we have nearly 35 years of family law experience, including representation of high net worth individuals in the Boston area. We fully understand the challenges presented by complex marital estates, and we have the skill and ability to meet those challenges effectively.
To arrange a consultation with an experienced Essex County high asset divorce lawyer, call 781-599-1144 or toll free 800-879-5503. You can also contact our law firm online. We have offices in Lynn, Salem, Malden and Newburyport.
Identifying and Dividing Assets in Complex Situations
Asset protection is the overarching goal of high net worth divorce. While it can be expensive, protecting your assets properly by using a skilled divorce attorney should ultimately prove valuable at the conclusion of the proceedings. Our firm, led by attorney Judith Wayne, seeks practical, cost-efficient solutions to complex property division issues.
In these cases, we often recommend that our clients consult with experts, such as business valuators, forensic accountants, tax experts and others who specialize in finance. Through the use of these experts, a client is often able to locate and value hidden assets in order to divide them fairly. Some of the property involved in high net worth cases includes:
- Real estate, such as vacation homes or rental properties
- Stock portfolios
- Pension and retirement accounts including 401(k)s and IRAs
- Hidden assets
- Business assets and professional practices
- Inheritances
As in every divorce, our firm will work diligently to resolve issues of:
If you and your spouse signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, some of these issues may be decided in that document. We will analyze the agreements and work to protect your contractual rights.
Contact a Salem Complex Property Division Lawyer
To schedule your initial consultation with The Law Offices of Judith A. Wayne & Associates, call 781-599-1144 or toll free 800-879-5503. You can also contact our high-asset divorce law firm online. Nous parlons Francais.
