San Francisco Complex Property Distribution Lawyers

Complex financial issues in a divorce can be quite challenging to navigate. There are several situations where the family law attorneys at Moradi Saslaw can guide you through the potential pitfalls of a financially complex divorce. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  If one of the spouses does not understand the types of assets involved or has unrealistic expectations of a potential outcome;
• When only one spouse has typically had access to information about marital finances and assets and the other only limited access or understanding of marital, financial matters;
• If spouses have assets that are hard to value, fluctuate in value, or are otherwise non-traditional; and
• Ensuring that proper consideration and planning go into the final orders and these orders account for possible contingencies.

California is a community property state, meaning assets acquired during a marriage are equally owned by both spouses. Accurate identification and valuation of assets are crucial, especially with complex financial issues. This often involves thorough investigation and review of business records, particularly if either spouse owns a company.

In long-term marriages with substantial, intertwined assets like real estate and investment accounts, careful handling and division are essential. Additional complicated financial issues requiring examination before division include:

• Distribution of pension and retirement funds

• Sale of stock, gain exclusions, and capital gains taxes from selling a residence

• Life insurance

• Other potential financial issues

We are a full-service family law firm with experience litigating and negotiating complex divorces and domestic partnership dissolutions in California since 2009.

• We understand more than family law: From analysing dividing stock options and restricted stock to untangling limited partnership interests and even working with a forensic accountant, we effectively support our clients in the high-asset landscapes of the Bay Area.
• We’re well-versed in custody matters: Our strategies are all about your children’s best interests, including helping you and your partner become successful co-parents when possible.
• When we say team, we mean it: We review client cases at weekly roundtable strategy sessions; this ensures that our clients receive the best possible solutions for their complex situations.
• We are straightforward with our clients: We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Our attorneys answer your questions before, throughout and even after the journey of your case.

Whether it’s a simple asset division, a basic custody agreement, or more intricate matters like dividing stock options, limited partnership interests, or a contested custody dispute, we develop creative strategies to meet every goal. Our premier divorce lawyers have a strong record of courtroom success and negotiated settlements.