Divorce litigators want you to think your complex or high value estate divorce can only be fairly resolved by courtroom litigation. This is false.
In fact, spouses with a high net worth have a great deal to gain via mediation, as well as much to lose should they choose to litigate. Horror stories about divorcing spouses embroiled in lengthy legal battles only to relinquish much of their assets for attorneys' fees and costs are common for this reason. Usually they are so embroiled by the time they realize it, that it is hard to stop.
I worked with one couple who, after spending $1 million and 2 years in court, came to me at the recommendation of their therapist. I was able to finish their case using mediation in a few weeks for less than $12,000.00.
The dirty secret of divorce litigation is that there is nothing litigation can help you achieve that can’t be accomplished through “mediation.” Divorce litigation in court often entails two seasoned trial lawyers, who just before trial launch into negotiations to avoid that trial. This is, of course, if you both are lucky enough to have chosen two like-minded attorneys. But why spend exorbitant amounts of money hiring two lawyers, posturing, and battling in court before coming to the “settlement table?”
Individuals going through divorce who have a high profile and/or net worth often present with unique sets of challenges. Some of the issues which may arise in these high net worth cases include the disposition and distribution of:
- Business assets
- Professional licenses or degrees (which offer increased earning potential)
- Stock options, IRAs, 401(k) accounts and pensions
- Trusts
- Real estate holdings
- Family businesses
- Professional practices
- Closely held businesses
- Inherited wealth
- Off shore tax haven property
- Separate property
- Celebrity value
If you have a high net worth divorce you will not only benefit from my financial/corporate law background with Sullivan & Cromwell, but my more than 35 years as a seasoned, medically trained and highly successful divorce attorney.
I look forward to showing you how to save money while obtaining your high net worth divorce.
Warm regards,
Lois
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Lois Brenner is referred to as the “Lawyer's Lawyer” and is recognized for handling sophisticated and complex cases discretely and creatively, including those involving high net worth individuals, business owners and executives, lawyers, doctors, celebrities, and public figures.