ASSET VALUATIONS
Divorce Logic provides expert asset valuation services for divorce.
If there is any doubt with the value of financial assets in your divorce, having a valuation done can help determine the value for separate property claims, income, buy-out options, pensions, and executive compensation plans like RSUs to name a few.
Below are common valuations needed in a divorce.
1. Separate Property valuation
Separate property valuation needs to be established before your divorce is final. This may be for assets inherited, gifted, or owned before the marriage. Our divorce services include analyzing asset statements, and documenting and valuing property ownership for divorce.
Our analysis can also help in cases where marital assets were used (to the benefit of one spouse) for things like affairs, excessive spending, gambling, or loaning large amounts of money; this is considered a dissipation of marital assets. Schedule your free consultation
2. Lifestyle Analysis
The lifestyle analysis is a process of calculating and analyzing the income and expenses of the marriage. Both parties typically use this analysis to determine the standard of living, which can be used to influence support calculations and possibly property division.
Despite what income is reported, the actual lifestyle of the couple may be significantly different. This can be common when one party is self-employed and the business pays for expenses, cash businesses, or when one party makes a high income but the couple lives below the income means.
Another benefit of a lifestyle analysis is the possibility of uncovering hidden assets. A lifestyle analysis will uncover details about where funds come from, how they are used, and the financial decisions that were made during the marriage.
3. Marital Settlement Agreement Evaluations
Before you agree to a marital separation agreement, you want to make sure that the assets involved are properly calculated for items such as tax implications, liquidity, and timing of availability towards your individual needs post-divorce.
4. Income Valuations
Often times income can be earned in many ways that can make it difficult to determine a spouse’s income in a divorce. Income for taxes and income for support and maintenance are two different calculations. We review financial statements to determine what income can be considered for maintenance and support. This may require additional forensic analysis, contact us to learn more.
5. Maintenance Buy-Out Calculations
Maintenance buy-outs can be a way to negotiate a discounted, lump sum amount upfront instead of making payments over time. To better understand this strategy and to learn how this may benefit you in your divorce, schedule a free consultation.
6. Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Executive Compensation and incentives are very common in today’s market. Having these plans valued for division is a unique calculation. If not done correctly, it could lead to large losses.