At the time of divorce, one of the most contentious and difficult issues involves division of marital property and assets. Whether you are considering divorce or are already entering the process, you need a strategic counselor who can protect your property interests and rights.
At Tyack, Blackmore Liston & Nigh, we have over 60 years of experience obtaining optimal property division results for our clients, whether they have minimal assets or complex holdings involving professional practices, family businesses, off shore accounts, trust funds, inheritances and intricate financial withholdings.
We are experienced in divorce and property division cases involving:
- Real estate
- Business assets
- Savings accounts
- Retirement accounts
- Stock options
- IRAs
- Military pensions
Marital or Separate Property
The first issue the court will decide is whether property is marital or separate. Marital property includes all property that was obtained or acquired during the marriage and will be divided equitably between the parties. Any separate property (property owned before the marriage) will remain in the sole possession of the rightful owner. While these decisions may sound straightforward, the courts do not always award property equally and can increase or decrease awards depending on medical needs, financial misconduct, or a variety of other factors.
Rights and Access to Hidden or Complex Assets
In addition to making sure that the court has a clear understanding of all assets and interests, you may also need an attorney to identify financial misconduct. We are experienced in cases involving hidden assets and will assert your right to a share of all business accounts, savings accounts, retirements, and other complicated assets that you may not be aware of.
Additional issues may arise involving the valuation of certain property. We will work with appraisers and other professional experts to assess the value of your property and then see that it is accurately distributed as a result of divorce or marriage dissolution.
Please feel free to contact our office by calling 614-221-1341 or contact us to schedule an initial consultation and case evaluation with our Columbus, Ohio lawyers.
