Unraveling the complexities of a high net worth divorce
Fort Lauderdale High Net Worth Divorce Attorney
Divorces that involve significant assets are typically unique and complex. With dedicated advocacy and sophisticated handling of high net worth divorces, board certified family lawyer, Michael A. Hymowitz, strives to help our clients preserve their assets and their lifestyle.
Whether you have business ownership rights, investment assets or multiple pieces of real estate, it is essential to work with an attorney that is qualified and experienced to protect your financial interests. The Hymowitz Law Firm can help you navigate the complicated issues that arise including spousal support (alimony) and the equitable distribution (division) of property and liabilities.
High net worth divorce cases are often complicated because the parties involved have jointly held accounts and property, business assets, investments and liabilities. That is why it is important that a skilled divorce lawyer work with you to carefully consider the assets and liabilities that have to be separated. A proper determination of which assets are marital and non-marital, and the appropriate values for each, is a vital point in any high net worth divorce.
We handle division of property in divorces involving a wide range of complex assets:
- Closely held businesses, shared businesses/partnerships and family businesses
- Professional practices
- Investments
- Stock options, IRAs, 401(k) plans, Profit Sharing plans and Pensions
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)
- Real property holdings and real estate investments
- Separate property holdings
- Inheritance and non-marital gifts
- Pre-marital property (acquired before your marriage)
- Hidden assets
- Concealed income
- Off-shore assets or income
As in other types of divorce cases, high net worth divorces also include issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody and child support. Allegations of concealed assets and hidden income are not uncommon. We work with variety of experts to assist our clients realize their objectives in high net worth divorce cases. Having the proper financial experts such as forensic accountants, real estate appraisers and even a private investigator specializing in divorce cases, may be imperative to ensure that all of the assets and income are located and properly valued. Whether you are the high earner or the supportive spouse of a high-income household, the assistance of an experienced high net worth divorce attorney can be invaluable both during and after the divorce process.
The Hymowitz Law Firm provides sophisticated representation for clients in divorce cases involving significant assets, investments or business interests as well as complicated income determinations.
Contact the Hymowitz Law Firm at (954) 228-3002 or use our contact form to speak to a family law expert about your case.