A Divorce Attorney With a Strong Financial Foundation
What are the skills necessary for an attorney to effectively handle property division in a divorce case? Not every client has the same interests and need for protection.
- What if you own a small business?
- What if you need to protect significant stock holdings or investments?
- What if you have accrued substantial retirement savings?
- What if you have multiple property or other high-value assets?
- What if you suspect your spouse has significant assets that he or she is hiding?
What kind of lawyer do you need if you are involved in a divorce where hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in investments and assets are at stake?
At the Santa Rosa law office of Charles D. Stark, Attorney & Counselor at Law, I bring skills, experience and knowledge to all of my clients’ cases, including cases concerned with child custody or spousal support issues to cases involving high-asset and complex financial matters. I have 30 years of experience in a wide range of legal fields including business and real estate law, and I bring the benefits of multiple legal disciplines to work for you.
Protect Your Wealth, Protect Your Family!
A divorce settlement, absent a prenuptial agreement, must address the full range of property and assets shared among the spouses, and how they will be divided. Property division can be a complicated process sometimes requiring the patience of a strong negotiator, and other times the work of an effective litigator.
No matter what property or wealth that you have, analysis and advice from a lawyer is needed. There are two levers involved in property division: valuation and characterization. When should the assets be valued? Do certain assets warrant a special valuation date? Which of the several valuation methodologies should be applied in your case? Are the assets to be "characterized" as community property, separate property or a blend? Has the character of the asset or debt been changed or transmuted during the marriage?
Regardless of how you approach your divorce, you need a lawyer that has a keen understanding of the financial issues that will be addressed in the property division discussion.
I have three decades of knowledge and experience in untangling the complex financial landscapes of high-asset and high-income clients as well as addressing issues relating to child custody and divorce. I have the proven background in corporate finance, retirement accounts, QDROs, business law and litigation to represent the needs of all clients.
Contact an Experienced Property Division and Divorce Attorney
Call my office today at 707.623.1157 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with me. I will begin to evaluate your situation and help you take the first steps toward responsibly protecting your valuable assets.
