Sophisticated Property Division
If you have substantial assets at stake, you need advanced representation to determine what is joint property, to accurately value those assets, and to keep the other side honest.
The law firm of Parker & Montgomery, Attorneys at Law, has demonstrated experience in high asset divorce. We have resolved complex property division for professional athletes and team owners, TV personalities and celebrities, corporate executives, professionals, business owners and other high net worth clients. Our lawyers represent high earners or their spouses in Collin County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in negotiated settlements or divorce litigation.
High Asset Divorce
George Parker and Danny Garner are board-certified* divorce lawyers with over 55 years of combined experience. They are familiar with the property issues in high asset divorce:
- The primary residence and other residential real estate
- Retirement portfolios and investments
- Professional practices of doctors, dentists or lawyers
- Closely held business valuation
- Executive compensation
- Cars, jewelry, art and other valuables
The community property laws of Texas apply, but there are numerous gray areas in which the skill of your attorney makes a difference when dividing complex estates:
- Locating all assets — We have used forensic accountants and subpoenas to find offshore accounts, deceptive transfers of property or undisclosed income.
- Character of assets — What was owned prior to marriage is separate property, unless those assets were commingled during marriage. A prenuptial agreement, if held valid, may exclude some joint property from division.
- Accurate valuations — Parker & Montgomery brings in professionals to determine the divorce value of the marital home, investment property, professional licenses, a stake in a privately owned company, deferred stock options and other complex assets.
Is This Going to Get Ugly?
Both of you will come away from this in solid financial shape. If egos and resentments are kept in check, a peaceful, efficient and private out-of-court resolution is possible even in multimillion-dollar estates. Collaborative law — an agreement not to litigate — is one path to a fair division in high asset divorce.
However, if your spouse is playing mind games or hostile to a mediated or negotiated settlement, you are represented by proven trial lawyers who will protect your interests and take steps to put you in a position of strength.
Arrange a discreet consultation at 972.562.2212 or e-mail us today.
* Certified as Family Law Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Parker and Mr. Garner have nearly 60 years of experience between them.
George Parker
Mark Montgomery
Danny Carl Garner
Kimberly D. Smith
