Choosing a Divorce
Attorney in High Asset
Value Situations
What to consider, where to look, and
what you should expect
By Robert Hajek, Esq.
HIGH ASSET VALUE DIVORCE REPORT
Copyright © 2009 Robert Hajek, Attorney All rights reserved.
www.DelMarDivorce.com
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Choosing a Divorce Attorney in High Asset Value Situations
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Choosing a Divorce Attorney in High Asset Value Situations
Table of Contents
Introduction to Choosing a Divorce Attorney in
High Asset Value Situations:
What to consider, where to look, and what you should expect ................................................ 4
Choosing a Divorce Attorney:
A business background is a must .......................................................................................... 5
The Critical First Step:
Pre-divorce planning and document review ............................................................................ 6
Your Divorce Balance Sheet:
Disclosure of assets and liabilities ........................................................................................ 7
The Separate Property Rule:
Premarital and non-marital property .................................................................................. 8–9
Premarital Agreements ........................................................................................................10
Alimony .............................................................................................................................. 11
Child Custody and Support .................................................................................