Safeguard Your Financial Future With Houston’s Trusted Divorce Attorneys

Individuals with high assets must take great care to protect them during divorce. The proper valuation and division of real property and financial assets in a divorce can be complex and challenging, particularly when the assets are located outside of Texas or in a foreign country.

At Laura Dale & Associates, based in Houston, our lawyers have extensive experience protecting the assets of our clients during the divorce process. This provides our clients with peace of mind and a distinct advantage, as we are skilled at resolving these issues through mediation and settlement, as well as at trial.

Experience In Numerous Unique Areas

In order to protect your assets in a divorce, it is crucial to have an attorney on your side who is capable of properly valuing your assets, classifying them appropriately, and negotiating or litigating a successful outcome.

One of our firm’s primary strengths is the experience our individual lawyers have in a variety of specialized areas. Our team includes a certified bankruptcy lawyer, a lawyer who specializes in multi-jurisdictional and international cases, and lawyers who specialize in high net worth divorce and property division. No matter the complexities of your estate and the value of your assets, we are capable of putting together the right team of attorneys to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

Safeguarding Your Complex Assets With Business-Minded Legal Strategy

Attorney Laura Dale leads our firm, and her extensive business management experience prior to becoming a lawyer is a critical component of our successful approach to asset protection. We understand the diverse range of assets that need protection during divorce proceedings. This understanding allows us to offer comprehensive legal support for various asset types, including:

• Closely held businesses: These are companies with a limited number of shareholders. We help protect your ownership interests and ensure fair valuation during property division.
• Closely held family businesses: Family-owned enterprises require special attention due to their personal nature. We work to preserve family legacy while ensuring equitable distribution.
• Employment benefits: This includes pensions, 401(k)s and other retirement accounts. We help you understand how these benefits may be divided and work to secure your financial future.
• Annuities: These long-term investment products can be complex to divide. We assist in determining how annuities should be handled in your divorce settlement.
• Real property: From family homes to investment properties, we can walk you through the complexities of dividing real estate assets.
• Foreign assets: International holdings require specialized knowledge. We coordinate with experts to ensure proper valuation and division of overseas assets.
• Investment accounts: This covers stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. We work to ensure these assets are fairly divided, considering tax implications and long-term financial planning.
• Stock options: These can be challenging to value and divide. We support you by ensuring you understand your rights and options regarding these potentially valuable assets.
• Other assets: From collectibles to intellectual property, we stand ready to handle a wide range of unique assets that may be part of your marital estate.

Our attorneys combine business acumen with legal knowledge to develop protection strategies tailored to your asset portfolio. Although we do not provide tax advice, we are skilled at recognizing tax consequences as a result of divorce, and we can refer you to specialized legal counsel.

Dedicated Representation For Houston’s High Earners

Our firm provides comprehensive asset protection services to a diverse range of professionals and business owners facing divorce. We tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of:

• Business owners: We support entrepreneurs and company leaders in safeguarding their business interests and personal assets.
• Corporate executives: Our seasoned team works to protect complex compensation packages, including stock options and retirement benefits.
• Medical professionals: Doctors, dentists and health care providers often have complex compensation structures, practice ownership interests and professional goodwill that require careful protection during property division.
• Real estate investors: Property owners with residential, commercial or mixed portfolios need guidance on protecting these assets when negotiating settlements.

We aim to provide each client with a customized asset protection plan that addresses their specific professional and personal circumstances.

Protect Your Assets

To learn more about how we can help you protect your assets, contact us today at 713-574-7952 to schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable family law attorney.