A San Diego divorce involving a CEO or executive or the owner of a business or professional practice is quite more legally and financially complex than many other divorces. There are many challenging issues in most divorce cases ranging from child custody and parenting time to questions of support and how to divide the equity in the family home and even beloved pets.
In a San Diego divorce involving a CEO or executive or the owner of a business or professional practice the legal and financial intricacies of a divorce require substantial legal skill and experience. This is why it is important to seek the proven advice and counsel of the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq. We have decades of experience in legally and financially complex divorce cases in San Diego and can help to protect your interests while accomplishing your goals and objectives.
Many of these divorce cases involve a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. These agreements protect the interests of those with considerable wealth and those who are interested in protecting their business interests.
Property division requires accurate valuation of all assets (vested or unvested) including but not limited to:
- Stock options, bonuses and all forms of deferred compensation
- Retirement accounts, 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions
- Investment real estate and securities portfolios
- Collections such as vehicles, art, boats, guns or other collectibles
- A business or professional practice
There are many ways to disguise income and the value of specific assets. Many of these cases require forensic accounts and other experts who can help to identify potentially hidden or under-reported assets and/or income or render accurate appraisals.
A San Diego divorce involving a CEO or executive or the owner of a business or professional practice contains many risks for both the executive or business owner as well as their spouse. This is especially true if both spouses share an interest in the business or have separate sources of significant income, wealth or their own business interests.
If you are contemplating a San Diego divorce which will involve significant assets, wealth or income you need an experienced, proven family law attorney with decades of experience. We invite you to review the strong recommendations of former clients and the legal industry and contact the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq or call 760-389-3927 to schedule an appointment for a remote or socially distanced consultation with one of our experienced Certified Family Law Specialists.