Experience With Complex Property Division in Bucks County and Montgomery County
Couples with substantial assets, a large income disparity or complicating factors such as a small business often assume there will be courtroom fireworks in dividing the marital estate. It may be necessary to litigate certain issues, but often the amount and diversity of assets means more opportunities for an amicable settlement that gives both spouses what they most want.
The Law Office & Mediation Services of Elissa C. Goldberg, LLC has long experience in high asset divorce. We have helped couples boil down complex disputes to pave the way to out-of-court property settlements, and we routinely litigate high-dollar, high-conflict divorces.
Elissa C. Goldberg has practiced in divorce and family law since 1995 in Bucks County, Montgomery County and the Philadelphia area, with an emphasis on alternative dispute resolution.
Doylestown High Asset Divorce Attorney
Pennsylvania divorce law requires an equitable distribution of marital wealth and joint liabilities. In addition to the normal issues of property division, we are familiar with the considerations in high asset divorce:
- Separate property vs. marital property
- Stock options and deferred compensation
- Ownership stake in a business
- Value of a professional license or advanced degree
- Second homes, rental properties and other real estate
- Large pensions and retirement accounts
- Jewelry, art and other valuables
- Spousal support
We are also familiar with the different procedures for determining child support in high-income cases that exceed the statutory guidelines.
Bucks County Business Valuation Lawyer
A closely held business presents a challenge in divorce. The business owner's spouse is entitled to a portion of the business or an offset of its value. We have a network of experts who can determine an accurate valuation of any type of company or professional practice. This may be an agreed upon valuator for purposes of negotiating or a counter-opinion when a spouse is trying to downplay how much his or her business is worth.
In exchange for giving up joint interest in the business, the other spouse might get the house, a bigger chunk of retirement or more alimony. Elissa C. Goldberg offers creative scenarios to make it all work.
Can Mediation Work in a High-Stakes Divorce?
A big marital pie doesn't have to lead to a big fight. We have helped many clients preserve those assets by choosing mediation over unnecessary litigation. High asset divorce is also amenable to collaborative law, in which the parties agree not to litigate but retain counsel for the complex legal and financial issues.
Contact Us
Elissa C. Goldberg can readily serve as your attorney or as a neutral mediator. From our Doylestown office, we represent men and women in Bucks County and the Philly metro area. Call 215-345-5259 or contact us online today to learn more.