Property Division Issues in Massachusetts Divorce
In divorce cases involving older people, professionals, or childless couples, property division and the apportionment of marital debt will usually represent the most significant issues for resolution. If your divorce case is likely to present complex property division problems, contact an experienced Massachusetts divorce lawyer at the law firm of Thomas McKean in Boston.
Our experience with the resolution of complex marital property and debt division issues benefits our clients in negotiations, mediation or contested court hearings. We can help you with such particular property distribution and asset protection problems as the following:
- Characterization of particular assets as marital or separate property
- Spousal claims to illiquid assets such as trust funds or remainder interests
- Investment assets such as restricted stock, partnership interests, equity in a professional practice, hedge fund operations, or equity interests in closely held corporations or family businesses
- Receiving credit for payments during the marriage toward the other spouse's premarital debt, such as student loans
- Valuation problems on property ranging from residential real estate to jewelry
- Application or invalidation of the terms of a prenuptial agreement
- Making sure that the other spouse has accurately and completely disclosed assets
- Tracing and recovering concealed or fraudulently transferred assets
Because divorce involves the creation of a new household without any corresponding increase of income, financial strains on both spouses are the rule rather than the exception. One of our goals in resolving property division problems is to maximize the overall value of the marital estate to be divided. Another important objective is to help you adjust to the new financial realities you'll be living under while planning for your future security.
Property division issues are usually resolved at the same time as spousal support or alimony matters, most often through negotiation but sometimes in a contested motion before the judge. Boston family law attorney Thomas McKean's experience and skill in court can go far to ensure that your interests will be fully protected at every stage of your divorce.
To learn more about our ability to represent your interests effectively on matters ranging from business valuation to recovery of concealed assets, contact the Boston law firm of Thomas McKean.
