San Diego Divorce Attorney Preserving Your Assets
People with high net worth have so much at stake and so much to lose in divorce proceedings. It is much more than simply splitting property rights down the middle. People with significant assets or interests have complex issues that demand an experienced divorce attorney.
Asset Protection in a High Net Worth Divorce. Call The Law Offices of Carl Sizemore at 619-631-4375 for sophisticated representation in a divorce settlement.
California operates under a community property system that provides for equal — 50/50 — division of all community property. Property brought into the marriage, separate inheritances and separate gifts are considered to be separate property and are not to be divided in divorce if the assets have remained separate throughout the duration of marriage. However, high asset divorce proceedings are not so cut-and-dry:
- Real estate: Is all real property, including income from rental properties accounted for or are there hidden assets?
- Separate vs. comingled property: Should appreciated values of separate assets be considered community property? Was separate property co-mingled with marital property?
- Retirement and investment accounts: How should retirement accounts, royalties, military pensions, CalPERS, or other fund accounts be valued and divided?
- Business interests: Are there family business interests, partnership interests or other business interests to be considered? Is business dissolution necessary for family businesses?
- Alimony/support: Will alimony/spousal support be necessary to maintain the standard of living during the marriage?
- Other assets: How are career assets valued (stock options, educational degrees, executive compensation packages, etc.)?
Skill, Experience and Commitment are Critical in a Divorce Settlement
Do not entrust such sophisticated matters to an inexperienced attorney. Carl Sizemore is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has considerable experience handling cases that involve large assets and complex division concerns.
Our law firm works with CPAs, property appraisers and other specialists to ensure all issues are considered in the divorce case and that our clients' financial interests are safeguarded in divorce settlement negotiations and agreements.
Contact a San Diego Divorce Attorney
We have helped hundreds of San Diego-area residents, including employees of Naval Base San Diego. We offer free initial consultations, offer weekday, weekend and evening appointments, accept credit cards, and are conveniently located on the corner of Greenfield and East Main Street in El Cajon. To contact us, call 619-631-4375.
