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Worcester County High Net Worth Divorce Attorneys
Worcester Divorce Lawyers Protecting Clients’ Rights & High Asset Interests Throughout Massachusetts
Every divorce has the potential to be complicated and when a divorcing couple has significant assets, the stakes are even higher. For wealthier couples ending their marriage, a high net worth divorce lawyer in Worcester County is essential to protecting each party’s interests. With over 35 combined years of exclusive family law experience, our legal team at O’Connor Family Law can apply our knowledge to protect your assets and prepare you for success after divorce.
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What Assets Are Presented During a High Net-Worth Divorce?
All assets held within a marriage that were used or accrued during the marriage will usually need to be considered within a final distribution. In addition to commonly divided assets such as bank accounts and retirement funds, wealthy divorcing couples may have to address unique types of property.
The most common assets that are addressed in high net-worth divorces for Worcester couples include:
- Business interests
- Restricted stock units (RSUs)
- Vested or unvested stocks
- Credit card points and rewards
- Valuable items such as art collections, jewelry, yachts, and recreational vehicles
- Property held in trusts
- Private or boarding school expenses
High-Value Property Division
Once divorce proceedings start, some couples choose to form an agreement with the other party quickly regarding how property should be divided. This property settlement agreement is then presented to a judge for inclusion in the divorce decree. Other couples cannot come to an agreement and must move forward in court without first having an agreement. Either way, it’s important that you understand your rights or what liabilities you may face with the division of your property. We know that the assets from your marriage often have more than monetary value; property such as homes, cars, boats, and other expensive items can have a great deal of meaning and significance. During your divorce, our legal team can apply our firsthand experience to help you get a scope of the assets you could carry away after a settlement.
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"O'Connor Family Law and specifically Lydia Field were amazing throughout my entire divorce process. Lydia was so knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful as we worked through the mountains of paperwork."
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"I am so happy with the services Attorney Khan provided, she came in at the last minute after a previous attorney did not fulfil his duties and she found errors he had made, worked all weekend on a rush to finalize my divorce."
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"LaKeshia Parker Smalls and her team were so wonderful throughout my divorce process. I spoke with a few other lawyers before hiring her who made me feel like a burden with all the questions I needed answers to."
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"Sasha Khan worked with me for 10 months on a child custody modification. She had a difficult case with the opposing party, but was very professional and driven to defend me and give advice through a very difficult time in my life."
- Shannon W.
How Do You Divide Property?
These types of assets require additional skill in knowing the best way to divide them during a divorce. The assistance of a forensic accountant is extremely useful to ensure that all assets are discovered and accounted for, including the value of any overseas accounts, businesses, or property. When assets are so valuable, varied, and numerous, there is often additional conflict among divorcing spouses in Worcester. Our high net-worth divorce lawyers can stand by your side throughout this fight, supporting you in seeking the divorce terms you deserve.
Many couples who entered the marriage already in a healthy financial position will have had prenuptial agreements drafted. When there is a valid prenuptial agreement, the provisions of this agreement may significantly impact the financial interests of one or both partners during divorce proceedings. If the prenuptial agreement was not drafted correctly, there may be additional hearings surrounding the validity of the prenup. A divorce lawyer with a history of handling high net-worth marriage dissolutions can investigate marital assets and use their experience to negotiate an amicable settlement or fight for your rights within the courtroom.
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