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 are experienced in resolving property division issues in a number of different ways. For some clients, a more amicable approach, such as mediation, may be possible. For others, litigation may be the sole method for obtaining the best possible result. Sometimes, the approach changes as the case moves forward. We are particularly adept at tailoring our approach to our clients’ needs at every juncture. Regardless of how this issue is resolved, we will remain attentive to each client’s needs, tenacious in our goals, and creative in our approach.
Property division in divorce can be one of the most complex and contentious aspects of the process, especially when significant assets or unique financial structures are involved. 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.
Call us today at 203-222-4949 or schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced Westport property division lawyer.