Keep Your Assets in a Divorce | Business Valuation Attorney
Dividing assets and property in the wake of a divorce can be frustrating, confusing and frightening.
You may worry that you will be cut off from your retirement savings, pension benefits or other income. You might fear the property you inherited or the business into which you invested your best years could be taken from you overnight. You may lie awake wondering if you will be left penniless after sacrificing a career or other opportunities for a marriage that ultimately failed.
Nobody should ever go through such problems alone, and never without a strong legal advocate. I am that advocate. I am Michael D. Miller, a Tucson, Arizona, property division attorney with more than 35 years of local legal experience. As a former private investigator, I am able to uncover financial evidence that can be extremely effective in a divorce proceeding.
To learn how I can help you protect your assets and get a fair resolution to your property division concerns, call me today at 520-441-6178 or toll free at 888-482-0176.
Property Division Litigation | Debt Division Lawyer
Arizona is an "equitable distribution" state in which property acquired during a marriage must be divided between divorcing spouses in an equitable fashion. Under the law, equitable does not always mean equal.
Houses, cars, treasured heirlooms and even marital debts can be apportioned by a court however it sees fit, provided each party receives what it considers an equitable share. A good lawyer can step in to negotiate with the other side, so that you can keep the assets that are most important to you.
I specifically advise clients on topics including:
- Division of marital debts
- Concealment of assets/hidden assets
- Theft of assets
- Improper expenditures
- Unauthorized spending down of marital assets
- Division of retirement, pensions, 401(k)s and IRAs
If negotiation is not possible, my years of trial experience can benefit your case. I know how to prepare cases effectively, and I can call upon a forensic accountant, actuary or other appropriate expert to aid me in correctly valuing your marital assets or business interests. I can argue effectively on your behalf so that your "equitable" property division litigation is, in reality, fair to you.
Is Your Business Separate or Community? Business Valuation Attorney
When the division of assets includes business property, such as a professional practice, real estate company, bar or restaurant, or retail store, it is important to give careful attention to how the business is valued.
Whether a business is a corporation, family business, separate property or community property can make a huge difference in who gets what at the end of a divorce proceeding.
My law office has a long history of helping divorcing spouses throughout the Tucson area protect their assets, get fair business valuations and account for any personal or business assets that may be considered fair game during a divorce.
In my years as a lawyer, I have handled business valuation cases involving:
- Family businesses
- Professional practices, including dental offices, medical practices and law firms
- Real estate operations
- Franchises
- Retail stores
- Restaurants and bars
- Manufacturing operations
Prenuptial Agreements | Planning a Successful Marriage in Arizona
A "prenup" may not sound romantic, but if you are remarrying and have assets, a family business or children to protect, a marriage agreement can proactively defuse potential conflicts. Both parties may actually feel more secure in knowing where they would stand financially if a divorce occurred.
My law firm can draft prenuptial agreements and antenuptial agreements that consider the interests of everyone who is affected by your marriage decision.
Contact Michael D. Miller Today | Free Consultation
To schedule a free telephone consultation with an experienced Tucson property division attorney, call my law office in Tucson, Arizona, at 520-441-6178, toll free at 888-482-0176. You may also contact me online.
