Under Connecticut law, all assets and liabilities that exist at the time of divorce are subject to equitable distribution, including assets brought to the marriage by either party. The name in which a particular asset is titled is not a determinative factor. Property will be equitably divided based on numerous statutory factors, and working with an experienced Westport property division lawyer can help ensure that your financial interests are protected throughout this process.
Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, in Westport and Greenwich, Connecticut, is adept at handling property distribution for individuals with complex asset configurations. Our firm’s clients include professionals, investors, managers, entrepreneurs, public figures, and CEOs, as well as their spouses. In every case, our dedicated family attorneys will seek a property settlement that fully recognizes our client’s contribution to the marriage.
When appropriate, our firm will assemble the necessary experts in order to assist in areas such as business valuation, identifying hidden assets, and other potentially complex issues. We also assist clients in dividing retirement assets, stock options and restricted stock, and other employment benefits. These assets may have specifications regarding when a former spouse can access them. We make certain our clients are fully informed with regard to gaining access to these assets. In any property division agreement, tax concerns are paramount. Our lawyers fully consider all relevant tax implications when devising any property division agreement.
Our Westport and Greenwich property distribution attorneys resolve property division issues through a range of tailored strategies. For some clients, mediation offers a more amicable path forward. For others, litigation provides the most effective way to pursue a favorable outcome. As cases evolve, the strategy may shift to reflect new developments. At every stage, we adapt our approach to each client’s needs and remain attentive, tenacious, and creative in pursuing their goals.
Property division often becomes one of the most complex and contentious aspects of divorce, especially when the parties hold significant assets or maintain unique financial structures. At Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, our attorneys have extensive experience representing professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and their spouses in high-stakes property distribution matters. Whether your case involves business valuations, hidden assets, stock options, or retirement accounts, we will work to protect your financial interests and secure a fair outcome.
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