Identification of Property
San Diego Divorce Lawyer/Identification of Property
- Frequently, a spouse planning to divorce will attempt to hide assets. Or may have kept hidden assets throughout the marriage for a variety of reasons, including infidelity.
- As a specialist in California divorce law, Thomas M. Huguenor has been fighting for the rights of his clients for a fair divorce settlement since the country was in the midst of the Vietnam War
- What are the chances your spouse has thought of a way to take advantage of the system that the Law Office of Thomas M. Huguenor has not seen after thousands of cases and over 35 years of divorce law?
- Who are you going to call if you need a veteran San Diego divorce attorney?
- Who's looking out for the financial well-being of you and your family?
Identifying all marital and personal property as part of a San Diego divorce case is critical to winning what rightfully belongs to you and securing the quality-of-life and financial well-being of you and your family.
The San Diego divorce attorneys and the professional staff at the Law Office of Thomas M. Huguenor are dedicated exclusively to fighting for the rights of clients facing divorce in Family Law courts throughout the San Diego area, including the Madge Bradley Courthouse and the 6th Avenue locations in San Diego; the North County Division on South Melrose in Vista; and the East County Division in El Cajon.
For over 35 years, Thomas M. Huguenor has represented thousands of clients in divorce, child custody and other Family Law matters. He hold a top AV peer-rating through Martindale-Hubbell -- the highest rating for professional excellence as judged by his fellow colleagues --and is a board certified specialist in Family Law, a distinction earned by fewer than 1 in 200 California attorneys.
Identification of property is critical in a divorce case. California law states marital assets must be divided equally. Determining what is considered a marital asset, and identifying all assets to be considered, can have a dramatic impact on your case.
Will retirement accounts be considered? Are there business accounts? Has a spouse hidden assets? What is the valuation of property that will be used? Will a house be valued at purchase price or current fair-market value? Are there unknown liabilities? Will you remain liable for joint loans after a divorce settlement?
There are numerous ways a spouse may attempt to hide property during a divorce:
- Delaying raises, stock options or bonuses until after a divorce is finalized.
- Waiting until after a divorce is finalized to sign lucrative financial, business or other contracts.
- Paying a friend, relative or business partner for services not rendered.
- Skimming cash from a business or personal account.
- Hiding valuable assets, such as artwork, antiques, or hobby collections.
- Hiding investments or cash.
While division of property and identification of marital assets can be particularly involved in complex cases involving high net worth couples, the Law Office of Thomas M. Huguenor understands the financial consequences caused to all families. We rigorously defend the rights of working spouses from husbands or wives that have simply emptied the bank account or run up huge cash advances or credit card debt in preparation for a divorce. In these cases, we understand that the actions of a dishonest or vindictive spouse can be even more devastating.
By focusing exclusively on the practice of Family Law, we have the knowledge, legal experience, and access to the accountants, property appraisers and other professionals that are often critical to ensuring you get a fair settlement in a pending divorce.
The Law Office of Thomas M. Huguenor offers a free and confidential consultation to anyone facing divorce in the San Diego area.
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