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Lansing Divorce and Complex Marital Estates Attorney

If one or both spouses in a divorce have acquired substantial assets or real estate during the course of the marriage, the task of property division can become extremely complex. For example, proper valuation must be undertaken and all tax issues carefully considered. Finding qualified legal assistance from a skilled family law firm is vital to protecting your rights and preserving your interests.

At the law office of Bailey Smith & Bailey, PC, we offer experienced and personalized representation that is tailored to meet the unique needs of clients from across the Central Michigan region. With over 60 years of combined experience, our firm provides the legal knowledge, professional resources and aggressive dedication needed to resolve your concerns in a complex divorce. Contact us for help today.

Effective asset valuation is the key to complex property division

Proper valuation of high-end assets in a divorce is of the utmost importance. This is especially true in today's distressed economy, where many of these high-end assets are now worth much less than they once were. Spouses have great incentive to conceal these assets or make unreasonable demands about how this valuable marital property should be divided.

Our skilled attorneys have the skill and resources needed to effectively handle high-net worth divorce cases involving the following property and assets:

  • Vacation homes and other significant real estate investments
  • Family businesses or controlling interests in closely held corporations
  • Stock options and other lucrative forms of executive compensation
  • High-value retirement or pension benefits
  • Trust funds and other inheritances
  • Prenuptial agreements

In order to effectively identify and value significant martial assets, we consult with forensic and appraisal experts in a wide range of disciplines, including real estate, business, accounting, pension and trust administration, taxation and more. Our primary objective in all property division matters is to gather and present a comprehensive picture of separate versus marital property.

Assistance with dividing debt and avoiding unwanted publicity

Our comprehensive representation allows clients to make informed decisions concerning commercial or residential property, hidden or transferred assets, and debt division. If desired, our firm can pursue a private dispute resolution in order to reduce the impact of a divorce on a business and avoid a public record through the family courts.

Contact a complex marital estates lawyer at the law office of Bailey Smith & Bailey, PC, in the Lansing area to discuss your legal concerns regarding high-asset property division. Free phone consultations are available by calling 517.507.5234 or 866.550.9974.

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