As attorneys representing high asset divorce cases, we urge you not to “file and then figure things out as you go.” Instead, we suggest creating an intelligent plan of action designed to

• keep the divorce as civil as possible and out of the public eye,
• mitigate real damage to your family’s underlying financial structure, and
• protect the best interests of the children, should your spouse become uncooperative and alienating.

It is our experience that a high net worth divorce does not have to be high conflict. One party or the other does not have to be the “victim.” When handled properly, the opposite can be true.

In fact, by keeping the divorce out of the courtroom, savvy married couples with millions of dollars in assets have an advantage that other divorcing couples do not. By keeping your high asset divorce private and cooperative, you are able to lay the strongest foundation for each spouse’s and child’s financial security moving forward.

You Will Be Able to Create the Most Practical Solutions

Keeping a high asset divorce out of the court system ensures that both parties actively take part in shaping the structure of their divorce agreement. This is critical, because what you really need is the freedom to create the customized and innovative legal solutions that can truly work for your family—something a judge is not able to offer.

True, you may not get everything you want. But any compromises you and your ex-spouse have reached were made through combined, purposeful efforts and agreements. These will be the practical solutions that make sense in your lives. They will not be decrees forced upon you by a court.

Keeping a High Value Divorce Private Makes Sense Financially

In most any divorce, when both parties are able to work together and reach resolution early, a quick and inexpensive settlement can be reached.

Still, a wealthy couples’ divorce is generally more costly than that of their less affluent counterparts.

The more property there is to assess, and the more complex the distribution of assets is, the greater the time and cost. Homes, properties, bank accounts, pension plans, investments, commercial real estate, business assets, yachts, jets, cars, jewelry, art and many other forms of property, capital, appreciation and wealth – all must be appraised and equitably distributed.

When one spouse will not budge on an issue, or insists on using formal court procedures, divorce costs go up. It is easy to see that it can be even more important for the wealthy couple to work together and find ways to agree on both major and minor issues. Those who do often move forward quickly and with the most practical value.

Just as important, you need a legal team who will not create turmoil only to raise attorney fees and court costs. Orlando divorce attorneys at TK Law are here to help you with a strategic plan designed to judiciously resolve your case. We work hard to avoid trial whenever possible, granted your goals and best interests are served.

Finding the right divorce lawyer for high net worth divorce cases.

Resolving to keep divorce proceedings out of court means both spouses must be able to get along and collaborate most of the time, often under stressful situations. Step back and consider the benefits of working together versus letting the court decide your fate.

A good lawyer is going to help you have an honest dialogue about finances, children and other needs in order to reach a mutually gratifying settlement agreement. An experienced lawyer works to keep the proceedings on civil and reasonable grounds, helping you problem solve those issues that tend to create an adversarial environment.

For many, divorce mediation is an effective way to avoid the costly process of a contested divorce involving litigation. The attorneys at TK Law are skilled negotiators who use out-of-court discussion and discretion to resolve disputes through mediation – staying out of the courtroom.

We help affluent couples find common ground and fair terms, working through all of their legal issues including

• valuation of marital assets
• complex property division
• business valuation
• child custody
• child support
• Florida alimony

This is far more advantageous than risking your future to the rulings of a judge that knows nothing about you and your family’s hopes and desires. Plus, most high net worth individuals are accustomed to being in control and making decisions when it comes to their finances and personal matters.