Why Do Families Hire Us?
- Dedication to Serving Families Across New Jersey Since 1991
- Combined 60+ Years of Counsel & Courtroom Experience
- Court-Approved Mediator to Guide Clients to Lasting Resolutions
- Representation That's Compassionate and Responsive
High net worth divorces can involve conflict over financial matters such as business valuation, property value, spousal support (alimony), stock and 401(k) plans and accurate identification of all financial assets of the divorcing spouses.
Robin Wernik and David Salvatore are caring, capable family law attorneys who have earned recognition for their focus, dedication and effectiveness in overcoming challenges to identifying complex property division, valuating businesses and assets, and obtaining equitable division of marital property on behalf of their clients.
Knowledgeable Property Division Lawyers In Hazlet
Our law firm understands how to deal with the problems of proof that can play a role in high net worth dissolutions. Whether you have a high net worth or have marital debt, you should secure an attorney who knows how to accurately identify and assess the following:
- Family-owned business assets
- Professional practice partnerships and licensure
- Premarital or postmarital agreements
- Stocks and bonds
- 401(k) plans and IRAs
- Pensions and retirement accounts
- Vacation properties
- Noncommunity marital property
- Debt in the marriage
- Inheritances
- Personal property such as jewelry, valuable collections and artwork
- Tax issues
- College expenses
Let Our New Jersey Attorneys Guide Your Family Through the Legal Process
Our trusted legal advocates have more than 60 years of combined experience serving families throughout New Jersey. Schedule your initial consultation today.
Skilled Lawyers You Can Trust In Family Law
Our senior attorney, Robin T. Wernik, was named as one of “40 Under 40” Lawyers, in the New Jersey Law Journal (2002) and has earned much additional recognition for her ethical, knowledgeable and skilled legal work in family law. Lawyer David Salvatore has been named for inclusion to the Rising Stars list in the 2006 New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine. Each of these family law attorneys has considerable experience in overcoming and resolving difficult challenges to clients’ rights in family law matters.
We have a special understanding and considerable track record handling cases for clients involved in high net worth divorce or civil union dissolutions and with clients involved in matters concerning palimony.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our firm sees many questions about high-asset divorce, and we are dedicated to providing answers and insights. Below are a few of the most common questions; we would be happy to answer any others during a consultation.
During divorce, is it possible to contest a standing prenuptial agreement?
Yes, a prenuptial agreement can be contested and may be set aside by the court if it’s determined to be invalid. This can sometimes happen if one person signed it under duress or was manipulated into signing it, as it’s important for both parties to sign of their own free will. A prenup may also be invalid if one person never had enough time to read and consider the terms.
Additionally, there are certain things a prenup cannot include. It cannot address child support or child custody issues, for example. It also cannot include any illegal provisions. A prenuptial agreement is generally designed to make decisions about splitting up assets or finances during a divorce, so any agreement that exceeds that scope may not stand up in court. Just because a prenup exists doesn’t mean it is enforceable – so it’s very important to understand exactly what protections it may or may not offer.
Uncovering hidden assets – and what you should do?
People are not supposed to hide assets during a divorce, but they sometimes do. One tactic could be transferring money to a family member to keep it out of property division, knowing it will be returned after the divorce. Another tactic involves failing to report all owned assets, such as falsifying financial documentation or omitting overseas accounts. In some cases, people slowly accumulate cash and store it in a safe deposit box without telling their spouse. There are many ways assets can be hidden, so it’s important to know what red flags to watch for.
If you believe your spouse is hiding assets, it’s essential to monitor all financial transactions and document everything. Many transactions are recorded electronically, so obtaining copies of reports for any shared banking or investment accounts is important. It’s also wise to speak with an experienced attorney about your options. This may include a deeper investigation into the financial details to ensure your ex is providing full disclosure to the court. Divorce is already complicated, and you need to know what steps to take to protect the assets you truly deserve.
How Much Are You Entitled To? What Will You Have To Give Up?
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