Fuller Jenkins attorneys know the division of assets upon divorce can be complicated. Assets set aside for retirement in pensions or other structures have special tax treatment.  It is in your best interest to seek knowledgeable legal guidance before making decisions regarding such major assets as your pension or your retirement account.

As divorce lawyers, we routinely apply California community property law to the division or allocation of a family residence, retirement assets, stock options, stock ownership, investments, intellectual property rights, partnerships, closely held corporations, limited liability companies, and personal property assets.

Debt and financing considerations as well as property, income, and estate tax consequences of asset and debt restructuring must all be considered when dividing and/or allocating property.

Valuation of assets is a matter of opinion, and we have substantial experience in working with real estate appraisers and brokers, investment advisors, economists, accountants, and specialized experts in valuation and sales of business interests. Our lawyers routinely work with accounting and valuation technical material and expert witnesses.

Fuller Jenkins attorneys also have substantial experience with the role that family and business conflict dynamics plays in the resolution of asset division matters. Our initial approach is to conserve assets and value by seeking creative resolution through negotiation. However, in contested litigation matters, we also have substantial experience in the presentation of technical financial, valuation, and accounting evidence.