Complex Property Division

Understanding the Complexities of Property Division

In any divorce, the spouses must negotiate an agreement regarding marital property division. If the spouses are unable to reach an agreement themselves, then a judge will hear evidence in a divorce trial and issue an order regarding the division of marital property.

In most cases, including marriages involving complex asset structures and real estate holdings, a negotiated settlement will provide a better outcome than a decision by a judge at trial.

At the New Jersey law firm of Goldstein & Bachman, our attorneys have decades of experience providing knowledgeable and confident legal representation to high net-worth individuals involved in divorces with complex issues of property division. From our main office in Old Bridge, with satellite offices in Freehold/Manalapan and Eatontown, our lawyers represent clients from throughout the state, including Middlesex County, Monmouth County and Ocean County.

The Principles of Equitable Distribution

Divorces involving complex property division — indeed, all divorce cases in New Jersey — proceed according to the principles of equitable distribution. Under equitable distribution, all marital assets and marital debts must be divided fairly but need not be divided equally. Your attorney will take into account considerations like retirement planning and tax planning to structure a marital property settlement that best fits your specific needs.

Advanced Financial Qualifications and a Team of Experts

Creating an equitable property division settlement requires finding answers to such complex questions as the original source of each asset, the extent to which the asset appreciated or depreciated in value during the course of the marriage, and the extent of joint ownership of any family-owned business.

At Goldstein & Bachman, one of our first steps in a divorce case involving complex property division questions is to ask one of the forensic accountants we work with to conduct a thorough investigation into the spouses' assets and the financial history of the marriage.

Our clients are further aided by the advanced financial qualifications of one of our founding partners, Mr. Mark Goldstein. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Goldstein was an accountant specializing in tax with one of Manhattan's "Big 8" accounting firms. In addition to his law degree, Mr. Goldstein pursued an advanced degree in tax law. His past professional work experience and his academic credentials are an asset to clients of the firm who require practical and thoughtful advice about how best to structure an agreement regarding complex property division.

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