South Carolina Attorney for Protection of Your Property
Achieving a fair, mutually acceptable division of marital assets and debts is often one of the most challenging aspects of settling a divorce. Especially when assets are substantial and complex, or you fear being saddled with an unfair percentage of marital debt, it is critical to consult an attorney who can do the research and perform the analysis necessary to help you emerge in the best possible shape.
Led by proven attorney and MBA Emily G. Johnston, our family law firm has excellent skills and resources for dealing with property division issues — including securing accurate valuations of real estate, business interests and investments. Even in these volatile economic times, we can confidently sort out your situation and build the best possible case for you, using financial records, spreadsheets and expert resources when necessary.
Home Equity — Business Interests — Retirement Accounts — Other Complex Assets
In your Charleston-Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, area divorce, the law calls for equitable division of all marital property. While this sounds fairly straightforward, many factors can be considered, ranging from fault for the divorce to the earning potential of both spouses. The experience and negotiating savvy of your attorney can make a major difference in the end result. We believe in total preparation.
Our experience in representing many business owners, licensed professionals, executives and other higher-asset men and women can be invaluable to you as we develop a proposed divorce settlement agreement or prepare for mediation or litigation in your case. We have dealt successfully with numerous cases requiring:
- Comprehensive analysis and valuation of all marital property
- Valuation of businesses and professional practices, along with innovative property division solutions designed to protect continued operation and profitability
- Exposure and capture of hidden marital assets through forensic accounting, as well as protection of separate property obtained prior to the marriage or through inheritance
- Defense of our client's interests when grounds for divorce are alleged or acknowledged
- Creative "offset" solutions that allow our client to retain the valuable assets most important to him or her
Whether you are primarily concerned with fair division of equity in the marital home, protecting your share of a 401(K) plan or pension, or retaining assets you need to make a living, we can help. Please contact us today to arrange an initial consultation with a lawyer focused on your specific needs.
