Complex Property Division

Texas Complex Property Division Attorneys

Property Division in Texas - High Net-Worth Divorce

You both love the house that you spent months designing and in which you raised your children. You started a restaurant together that is now quite successful and considered one of the finest in your city. Your investment portfolio is in such a shape that your three teenagers can afford college with no worries and you can retire wherever you like. How will you now divide these assets as you dissolve your marriage?

Sometimes the most difficult problem a couple can face when negotiating the terms of their divorce is the division of marital property. This is particularly true when our clients are incredibly affluent, have a lot of investments, or own a family business. There may be millions of dollars at stake in this legal agreement, so it is understandable that both parties will be aggressive in pursuing their share of the property.

When dealing with a complicated financial situation, you need a family law attorney who is also familiar and comfortable with tax codes and accounting principles. At Bertolino LLP, we have lawyers who are experienced in working with multimillionaires and reaching solutions for them that are financially beneficial. Our lawyers get to know each of our clients as individuals and work from that position to determine the best solution for you, taking into consideration issues of tax credits, deductions, exemptions, and other details that you may not remember while struggling with the difficult emotions of a divorce.

You also need to make sure you are working with a divorce lawyer who is precise and who enjoys figuring down to the smallest detail. You may be examining executive compensation packages, art collections, intellectual property, antique cars, real estate and a variety of other assets. A family law attorney will first will examine your financial data carefully to make sure every piece of property is being considered and then do whatever research is necessary to assign an accurate value to each asset.

The reality is that your spouse may try to conceal some assets or manipulate the numbers to make it appear that certain assets are worth less than they actually are. If you already have an experienced family law attorney working on your behalf, these efforts will be recognized and discounted quickly.

You have worked hard to build your wealth and you rightfully are proud of the property you have earned as the benefit of your labor. Make sure you have a knowledgeable family law lawyer by your side that will fight aggressively for you to maintain the assets that you deserve.