High-Asset Divorce Legal Services in Williamson County
Your choice of attorney has real consequences when dealing with the division of complex estates comprised of high-value assets, multifaceted financial accounts and extensive real estate holdings.
At the Franklin, Tennessee, law firm of Brasfield & Milazo, P.C., we have worked with numerous high net-worth individuals including investors, business owners, developers and other professionals. We have a comprehensive understanding of the legal issues at play.
Separate Property vs. Marital Property
During a divorce, a pivotal step is ascertaining whether a disputed asset is separate property or marital property. Separate property can include inheritances, gifts and assets owned prior to the marriage. Marital assets can include many different kinds of property acquired during the marriage. However, the classification of an asset can often be complex. Separate property that pre-existed the marriage can be commingled with marital assets to such a degree that it becomes a marital asset. Separate property could be used to purchase an asset during the marriage that retains its separate property status. For more information about the legal status of your assets, please schedule a consultation with our firm.
The attorneys of Brasfield & Milazo, P.C., are highly skilled in advocating for clients' rights to retain or obtain property during the divorce process. We utilize creative legal techniques such as Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) to open avenues to various asset categories. We have handled a wide range of divorce matters involving assets such as:
- Bank accounts and other monetary/investment assets
- Closely held businesses and partnerships
- Pension and retirement accounts, including 401(k) and IRA accounts
- Residential and commercial property and other real estate holdings
- Airplanes, boats, jewelry and other valuable items
We utilize a network of financial exports such as forensic accountants to trace money trails and valuation professionals to correctly value family businesses and other contested property holdings. If alimony is an aspect of your divorce, we are well-versed in the relevant legal issues and the impact property classification can have on the calculation of spousal support payments.
Contact Us
If you have divorce law legal questions, contact our firm. We offer free initial consultations, accept credit cards and are conveniently located "in the blue house behind Domino's Pizza," also known as the Carter Cotton Gin House, 109 Cleburne Street, Franklin, Tennessee. To contact us, call 615-599-7719.
