The Aggressive Representation That Is Needed For High-Asset Divorce
Those who enjoy a higher income and a wealthier lifestyle encounter particular challenges when a marriage comes to an end. Significant assets and business ownership interests are often at stake. Marietta divorce attorney Diana Whipkey Young has spent decades helping her high-income clients with these unique circumstances get favorable outcomes.
At Young Law Firm, LLC, our attorney gives every divorce client the personal attention and dedication they deserve. She will guide you through every step of your divorce and aggressively fight to protect your interests. Throughout the state of Georgia, including Cobb, Paulding, Bartow and Cherokee counties, clients come to us with unique issues and complex disputes that require the help of an experienced lawyer. You can schedule your free, 30-minute consultation at our Marietta office by calling 770-615-7248.
Making Complex Asset Division As Simple As Possible
Above all, our lawyer’s job is to identify your objectives and investigate any income or assets that may be hidden by a self-employed spouse or a business owner. She will explore every aspect of your finances and create a personalized strategy aimed at getting the assets that you desire. Our attorney’s over 40 years of experience will allow her to deftly navigate the challenges of complex asset division and find solutions that may work in your favor. Her knowledge also extends to the financial planning aspects of asset division.
Our lawyer will strive to protect the lifestyle that you have achieved, and she may team up with financial experts to find the actual value of the following assets:
- Vacation homes
- Second homes
- Rental property
- Family businesses
- Investment accounts
Frequently Asked Questions About High-Asset Divorces
The end of your marriage can feel like the end of the world. It is perfectly normal to have a lot of questions. Below are some of the ones we hear the most.
What is considered a high-asset divorce?
High-asset divorce typically refers to divorces involving significant financial holdings and marital assets. Those going through such divorces include couples that have substantial wealth or complex financial portfolios that they must divide.
High-asset divorces also often include the ownership of businesses and professional practices, significant incomes, luxury assets and even international assets. Spouses involved in high-asset divorces usually have unique concerns, including how to protect their privacy or public image. It takes an attorney with exceptional insight and skill to be effective in these complicated divorces.
Is Georgia an equitable distribution state?
Yes, Georgia is an equitable distribution state. This means that marital assets and debts are not automatically divided 50/50 between the divorcing spouses like they are in community property states. Instead, the marital property has to be divided in a way that is reasonable and fair.
This means that each spouse’s contributions to the marriage – monetary or otherwise – have to be evaluated, along with things like the length of the marriage, the needs of any minor children, the sacrifices that each party made during the marriage and each party’s financial needs.
How can I protect my assets in a high-asset divorce?
Make sure that you get copies of all your household’s financial records, including tax returns for the last few years and statements from bank accounts, retirement accounts and credit card companies. Good documentation will help your lawyer determine everything that you are entitled to receive.
Once a divorce is in motion, the best thing you can do to protect your assets is to hire an experienced high-asset divorce attorney to guide you.
An Experienced Lawyer Fighting For You In Emotional And Uncertain Times
Above all, you will likely want to smoothly move on to the next chapter after your divorce. Getting to that point will require a divorce attorney who will protect your rights, look out for your children’s best interests, and pursue the best outcomes possible through mediation or trial litigation. Our lawyer is a dedicated trial attorney who will not hesitate to take your case to the courtroom if that strategy aligns with your goals.
Talk To A Marietta High-Income Divorce Attorney
To summarize, for knowledgeable and experienced representation from a Cobb County asset division lawyer, call us at 770-615-7248 or contact us online to set up your 30-minute initial consultation.