HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SHARE OF THE MARITAL ESTATE
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE A LAWYER WHO IS A
CERTIFIED DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYST
Because divorce in Oklahoma is effectively no fault, the real issue for decision for many people is how the marital estate will be divided and what amount of support alimony may be appropriate. The fact is that for most couples, the marriage itself creates economic inequality between the parties, which is then only made worse as a result of the divorce process.
A lawyer with a CDFA® designation brings added value to your legal representation. Law school trains lawyers to practice law but does not teach them to perform financial analysis of marital estates. One way to be sure that you receive a fair division of your marital estate is to hire an experienced divorce attorney who has obtained specific education and certification in analyzing marital estates. In Oklahoma Mr. Peck is the only practicing attorney who is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.
The divorce process can be difficult, but it does not have to result in a financial loss now or in your future. By starting your divorce representation with the combined assistance of a lawyer and a CDFA®, you will be better prepared to obtain a judgment or settlement that protects your share of your marital estate and prepares you for the future.
There are specific matters that you must consider in your divorce and a CDFA® lawyer has the ability to help you make sound decisions in regard to each of these.
• Do income taxes affect the payment or receipt of support alimony?
• How do the changes in tax law affect the value of support alimony to the parties?
• Which of the marital assets are the best choices for you as you move on after your divorce?
• How will health care be covered after the divorce?
• Should the marital home be awarded to one party or is it better to sell the home?
• What is the future value of a retirement account?
• What are the tax consequences involved in dividing retirement accounts?
• If there are minor children involved, how are custody and child support determined?
• How are businesses and professional practices valued and divided between the parties?
• How will non-retirement accounts such as cash, savings, stocks, etc., be divided?
• How do you determine the cost basis in real estate owned by the parties?
• Can you keep life insurance and annuity investments?
• What is considered separate property under Oklahoma law?
• How do the parties divide the personal property from the marriage?
These and many other questions must be considered in preparing your case for trial or for settlement. There is no charge for our initial consultation and we would be pleased to meet with you. If you have any questions about how our representation can be of benefit to you, please do not hesitate to contact us at
405 703 5256.
A lawyer with a CDFA® designation brings added value to your legal representation. Law school trains lawyers to practice law but does not teach them to perform financial analysis of marital estates. One way to be sure that you receive a fair division of your marital estate is to hire an experienced divorce attorney who has obtained specific education and certification in analyzing marital estates. In Oklahoma Mr. Peck is the only practicing attorney who is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.
The divorce process can be difficult, but it does not have to result in a financial loss now or in your future. By starting your divorce representation with the combined assistance of a lawyer and a CDFA®, you will be better prepared to obtain a judgment or settlement that protects your share of your marital estate and prepares you for the future.
There are specific matters that you must consider in your divorce and a CDFA® lawyer has the ability to help you make sound decisions in regard to each of these.
• Do income taxes affect the payment or receipt of support alimony?
• How do the changes in tax law affect the value of support alimony to the parties?
• Which of the marital assets are the best choices for you as you move on after your divorce?
• How will health care be covered after the divorce?
• Should the marital home be awarded to one party or is it better to sell the home?
• What is the future value of a retirement account?
• What are the tax consequences involved in dividing retirement accounts?
• If there are minor children involved, how are custody and child support determined?
• How are businesses and professional practices valued and divided between the parties?
• How will non-retirement accounts such as cash, savings, stocks, etc., be divided?
• How do you determine the cost basis in real estate owned by the parties?
• Can you keep life insurance and annuity investments?
• What is considered separate property under Oklahoma law?
• How do the parties divide the personal property from the marriage?
These and many other questions must be considered in preparing your case for trial or for settlement. There is no charge for our initial consultation and we would be pleased to meet with you. If you have any questions about how our representation can be of benefit to you, please do not hesitate to contact us at
405 703 5256.