Complex Asset Division

Division of Complex Marital Assets

Experienced Colorado Property Settlement Attorney

If your divorce involves substantial assets, it is vital to have an attorney familiar with the division of complex marital estates. The Law Offices of Fred Andrew Dunsing has considerable experience in these high stakes situations. I fight for your fair share, and to hold the other party accountable.

The more assets a couple possesses, the more complicated it can be to determine an equitable marital property division. I represent clients in the Metro Denver, Front Range and Vail Valley areas of Colorado. Contact me today to discuss your case and form legal strategies.

Discovery and Valuation of Assets

It is easy to get caught up in sentimental issues (photo albums, pets and heirlooms) and overlook the larger financial picture. My role is to determine the value of all marital assets (and debts), and ensure that my client is not taken advantage of in the equitable distribution of property. I consult with expert evaluators to put an accurate dollar value on:

• Homes, vacation homes, condos, timeshares, or other real estate
• Closely held business interests
• Securities and investments (stocks, bonds, life insurance policies)
• Retirement funds [401(k), IRA, pension]
• Furnishings, artwork, jewelry, vehicles
• Inheritances or trust funds

As an experienced trial lawyer, I know that the other party may attempt to hide assets in anticipation of a looming divorce. I am adept at ferreting out hidden property and tracing sources of income:

• Offshore accounts and cash accounts
• Retitled holdings or investments in other states/countries
• "Gifts" to friends or relatives
• Recent liquidations of assets

Marital Property and Separate Property
Colorado law considers all wealth acquired during the marriage as marital property to be divided. Litigation often centers on which assets are separate property (held under the individual's name and/or acquired before the marriage). For example, one spouse starts a business before marrying, and it grows into a profitable enterprise during the marriage — how much of its value is included in the division of assets? Likewise for retirement accounts and all assets. I hold an M.B.A. and have wide experience in litigating these matters.

Equitable Distribution
Colorado does not require a 50/50 split of assets, only that the division be "equitable." I consider all factors to negotiate or litigate a division that is fair to my client. If the other spouse is keeping the house, for example, my client must be compensated from other assets for the equity in the home. I also consider spousal support/maintenance (alimony) obligations, as well as division of loans and debts.

Contact an experienced Colorado divorce attorney to discuss your property settlement. Evening and weekend appointments available.

Law Offices of Fred Andrew Dunsing
Colorado Family Law Attorney

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Our family law practice serves clients in Metro Denver, Vail Valley and the Front Range of Colorado, including Avon, Littleton, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Lakewood, Castle Rock, Aurora, Thornton, Broomfield, Westminster, Highlands Ranch, Arvada, and Golden, and throughout Denver, Douglas, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Eagle, Adams, and Broomfield counties.