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Providing Trustworthy Counsel When You Have Complex Financial Assets In Divorce

Ensuring that the complex financial assets you own are fairly divided in a divorce is of critical concern. Your future lifestyle and options for sharing your legacy may very well hinge on the outcome of your divorce decree.

New York divorce attorney Jane K. Cristal takes a thorough and sophisticated approach to the issues concerning the evaluation of complex assets. She provides clear, concise answers to your questions governing their distribution.

Defining Complex Financial Assets

Complex financial assets, as defined in New York matrimonial law, may include the following:

  • Investments
  • Business interests
  • Stock options
  • Retirement accounts
  • Offshore assets

Often, these assets are of significant monetary value and often involve conflicts about marital property and separate property. The first step Attorney Cristal takes is to thoroughly understand the nature and scope of these assets so she may aggressively advocate for her client under equitable distribution law.

Market Conditions May Present Valuation Hazards

Valuing your complex assets accurately may present a significant challenge in your divorce. Business interests and stock options can often fluctuate with market conditions. Such conditions may make dividing them more difficult. We collaborate with experienced financial professionals to appraise high-value complex assets.

Legal Strategies For Complex Asset Distribution

Attorney Cristal will develop a forward-thinking strategy regarding equitable distribution of your assets, based on New York’s marital property laws, considering such legal factors as:

  • The length of your marriage
  • You and your spouse’s contributions to the marriage
  • The future financial needs of you and your spouse

Addressing The Tax Considerations For Complex Assets

Complex financial assets frequently come with unique tax implications. Whether estimating taxes on capital gains or mitigating the penalties from early withdrawals or other liabilities, we can advocate for strategies that provide tax fairness to you. Jane K. Cristal works closely with tax professionals during your divorce to properly address all potential tax challenges you face throughout the complex financial asset division process.

Treating Clients With Confidentiality, Professionalism And Respect

We understand your divorce circumstances are unique and call for privacy and confidentiality. We have delivered discreet and professional services to our clients in Nassau County for more than 35 years.

To schedule a consultation, call our Mineola-based law firm at 516-744-1910 or visiting our contact form.