Skillfully Handling High Asset Divorce
Significant wealth can raise the stakes in divorce but also provide more leverage and options to reach an agreement. Instead of simply digging in for a fight, you need a lawyer who can capitalize on the opportunities and move the process forward while firmly protecting your fair share.
McCauley Law Offices, P.A., provides sophisticated representation for high-asset divorce in the Panama City area. We get many referrals from professionals, executives, business owners and military officers, as well as the spouses of high earners. They can attest that we take care of our clients while achieving good results.
Wise And Practical Solutions For Complex High-Stakes Divorce
Attorney Carroll L McCauley III is known for his meticulous methods and courtroom skills. He leads an experienced legal team that concentrates in Florida family law. From 19 years of experience in divorce litigation in Bay County, he is familiar with the law, the judges and the most commonly contested issues. He draws on these insights to develop strategies and advocate for clients, whether in negotiations or the courtroom.
We start with a comprehensive assessment of your marital estate. Mr. McCauley provides a spreadsheet detailing marital assets and liabilities so that you can make informed decisions. We have experience with all division of retirement benefits (QDROs) and all facets of high-asset divorce:
- Valuation of closely held businesses
- Real estate holdings, including rental properties
- Retirement accounts and military pensions
- Stocks and investments
- Executive perks and deferred compensation
- Art, jewelry, cars and valuables
- Inheritance and separate property
- Disposition of the house
- Anticipated spousal support (alimony)
- Contributions to a spouse’s career or business
- Transferred assets or hidden accounts
- Marital waste (gambling, affairs, etc.)
- Secured and unsecured debts
There are numerous ways to divide the estate. Our aim is to achieve your priorities and reach consensus in a timely and cost-effective manner without unnecessary litigation.
We commonly involve valuation experts, forensic accountants and other professionals to obtain accurate numbers and support our position in this high-stakes process. In those circumstances when it is necessary to resolve disputes in court, Mr. McCauley will be thoroughly prepared to vigorously press your case.
Our experienced team understands how to work with you even during your most emotional situations. You will be able to make difficult decisions more confidently, knowing that you are relying on the objective judgment of an experienced legal adviser.
Experience means we can help you understand how the law will apply to your case. We can also help you understand how a judge or opposing counsel may affect your case.
Moreover, we are committed to providing our clients with representation that is practical and wise. For that reason, we spend time getting to know you. We want to know the facts of the case that make your case different from others. Our team can then provide you with advice that is responsive to your situation.
Taking The Steps To Position You For The Future
Rather than winning at all costs, we help clients focus on life after divorce and how to settle the estate in an amicable, practical and dignified manner. For a consultation with our Panama City high-asset divorce attorney, call McCauley Law Offices, P.A. at 850-299-4070 or contact us online.