Valuation and Division of Complex Marital Assets in Florida Divorce
Properly valuing a marital asset is rarely simple, especially in a down economy and a difficult real estate market. While many families once understood their family home or business to be their most valuable asset, they may now be difficult to sell for a fair value. In this challenging economic situation, people considering divorce often need creative solutions to allow them to move forward with their lives.
At the Fort Lauderdale law office of Giunta & House, P.A., we understand that one size does not fit all. We develop legal strategies designed to protect your rights, your children, and your future as you go through the process of divorce.
Attorney Stuart House's extensive experience in family law and focus on the needs and goals of the client allow him to develop innovative solutions to complex legal challenges in equitable distribution of property.
When you need effective legal advocacy to ensure your financial interest in complex marital assets is protected in separation and divorce, contact Giunta & House, P.A., online to schedule an initial consultation. Call 954.928.0100.
Valuing complex marital assets, such as business income and assets
An equitable division of marital assets cannot be achieved unless all the marital assets are known and have been properly valued. Parties to a divorce are asked to provide a statement of the marital assets, but this is not always done honestly. In particular, self-employed people and business owners sometimes have assets far in excess of what they claim.
If a spouse believes that the income of a business is being understated, there are ways to infer a more accurate assessment of income. Mr. House works with some of the most respected forensic accountants and business valuators in the state and the country.
Business valuations themselves can yield vastly different outcomes depending upon the approach the accountant takes. Mr. House understands what type of business valuation to seek.
Proper division of retirement assets
Some types of retirement assets — qualified retirement plans and pensions — require a very specific procedure in order to effect a distribution. This is called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (a QDRO). QDROs can be very complex if they are to be done properly. Giunta & House, P.A., will ensure that an appropriate QDRO is prepared for proper distribution of your retirement assets so no tax consequences are incurred.
Contact Giunta & House, P.A., for an initial consultation with an experienced Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyer for matters involving the division of complex marital assets.
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Attorney Stuart House has focused his practice on family law for over 17 years and has remained committed to practicing specifically in the area of family law and divorce. He is a skilled, aggressive and experienced advocate who focuses on devising strategies and solutions tailored to the needs of our clients in cases involving divorce, child custody and visitation, paternity, and child kidnapping cases. 
