Torrington High-Asset Divorce Attorneys
When a marriage ends and the property at stake includes stock options, investment accounts, real estate and a business, splitting that property becomes the main question of the divorce.
The Law Offices of Conti, Levy, Salerno & Goodrich, LLC, offers the partner-level skill you would expect from a large law firm, with the personal care and easy access of a small one. Our lawyers bring more than 90 years of combined legal experience to high net worth divorce cases in Torrington.
What Classifies As A High-Asset Divorce In Connecticut?
Connecticut law does not set a dollar amount that turns a regular divorce into a high asset divorce. People usually use the label when the marital estate is large enough, or complex enough, that valuing and splitting it takes more than a look at bank statements. Connecticut is an equitable distribution state, which means the court splits property fairly rather than equally and may reach nearly everything either spouse owns.
A high-asset divorce in Connecticut often involves executive pay such as stock options and delayed bonuses, several properties, privately held business interests, retirement accounts and inherited wealth.
Complex Asset Division Challenges We Resolve
Many clients ask whether a high-asset divorce has to end in a courtroom fight. Often it does not. Our lawyers negotiate when a fair deal is within reach and prepare for trial when it is not. The work begins with problems like these:
- Business value: An expert must set a value on a family company or professional practice before the court can split it, and spouses often disagree sharply on the number.
- Unvested pay: Stock options and restricted shares a spouse received during the marriage may count as marital property even if the spouse cannot cash them in yet.
- Hidden or mixed assets: Sorting out inherited money mixed into joint accounts and property moved before filing takes careful tracing.
We bring in forensic accountants and appraisers when the numbers call for it, and we explain each step along the way. Every high asset divorce attorney at our firm also handles the alimony and custody questions that accompany property division.
Protect Your Assets: Contact Our Torrington Divorce Lawyers Today
A lawyer who understands complex property division can help you make informed decisions about your future. Call 860-866-4637 or schedule your free initial consultation with an attorney who represents clients in Torrington and throughout Litchfield County.