Monterey and Salinas High Net Worth Divorce Attorneys, Helping Protect Your Interests
Divorce is difficult as a human process, but some divorces are more complex than others when it comes to finances and assets. Particularly when the variety, complexity or volume of assets (and/or debts) is significant, the equitable division of these assets requires experienced legal counsel.
As an element of a divorce, asset division can have a lasting impact on both spouses and on their children. Monterey complex divorce attorneys Barbara May and Amy Spiering can help you develop a viable asset division strategy and represent you in divorce proceedings. Contact us to consult a lawyer about your case.
Help With the Equitable Distribution of Assets
Legally speaking, California is a community property state, meaning that marital assets are considered communal to, or shared by, both marriage partners unless they are shown to belong to only one of the parties. For divorcing couples who own businesses or who have assets that were held prior to the marriage, the help of a knowledgeable attorney is essential for success.
Fair Division of Property and Resources Requires Legal Skill
Asset division can involve numerous factors, including the presence or absence of prenuptial agreements and the ownership structure and history of a family business or small enterprise. In many cases, determining the value of businesses and other less concrete assets is difficult and requires the help of outside experts. We utilize the services of business and financial authorities in determining the value of marital assets — and the liabilities involved — in our efforts to help you reach an equitable financial agreement.
We can help you address the division of assets including:
- Bank accounts
- Retirement and pensions
- Family residences
- Vacation homes, investment properties and other real estate holdings
- Personal effects
- Investments
- Small businesses
Regardless of the complexity of your assets, the Law Office of Barbara J. May can help you develop a legal strategy for the equitable division of property. We are also skilled at helping couples divide marital debt.
Contact us to speak to a lawyer about your divorce situation.
