We Handle The Most Difficult Divorce Cases
When going through a divorce, you are forced to make tough decisions about your future. Understandably, things can become complicated quickly, especially for those with many assets. Harty Williams has worked with clients who are separating throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Delaware and New York. We are here to make sure your best interests are represented.
What You Can Expect When You Work With Us
Divorce is always difficult, but large or high-value estates mean even more is at stake when each decision can mean millions of dollars going one way or the other. We work with We consult forensic accountants, appraisers and other experts to locate, evaluate and protect assets involved in a high net-worth divorce. Our firm can untangle the intricate web of decisions you are facing. This can include:
- Property division: It often means dividing extensive real estate holdings, investment accounts, collections, vehicles, retirement assets, IRAs, and employee benefits and pensions spread across several states or even outside the country.
- Business valuation and division: This can be complex because there needs to be an accurate assessment of the business’s worth, which often involves detailed financial analysis and projections. Determining each spouse’s contribution to the company and how to divide the asset can be contentious because the high value of a significant asset. Owners also often have an emotional attachment to something they see as another child.
- Hiding assets: With a long list of assets, there may be the temptation to hide, not list something or devalue it in some way. Examples include cash in a safe deposit box, cryptocurrency accounts, overseas bank accounts, or transferring assets to a business partner, friend or family member.
- Deferring income: This can include delaying potential buyouts, bonuses and promising new business opportunities until after the divorce.
- Business partners: A spouse may be a partner in several different businesses, so a division of assets can mean their business partners suddenly get a new stakeholder.
- Tax implications: Dividing high-value assets can have tax consequences, which require careful planning to minimize tax liabilities of the change.
- Privacy: The wealthy generally cherish their privacy and wish to keep the details, financial and otherwise, private.
- Prenups: Premarital or postmarital agreements are standard and need reviewing to determine if they are binding.
- Child custody: While it can be a challenge for couples at any income level, negotiating a parenting plan and custody amid the unusual extenuating circumstances of divorce involves issues like geography, travel to see a parent, multiple dwellings and other factors can be difficult.
The greater the complexity, the more important it is to have an attorney who has experience handling these types of cases. We can come up with creative solutions to your unique situation. Our lawyers can examine all areas of a case and come up with potential opportunities that will work best for you. Our top priority is making sure you walk away with what you are entitled to. We will not stop until we reach an agreement you are satisfied with. Considering all the business interests involved, litigation may be unavoidable. We have an extensive background handling litigation for individuals and businesses.
Don’t Wait To Call; We Are Here To Help
When you are unsure where else to turn, discuss your options with an attorney who has handled some of the most complex divorce cases. Call our office today at 267-383-3899 or fill out our contact form online. Together we can find the light at the end of the tunnel.