High-Asset Divorce Attorneys Serving Silicon Valley
Executive compensation, founder equity, multi-property portfolios, and other complex investments require careful evaluation before determining a strategy for addressing them in the dissolution.
In addition to large financial estates, many families face custody issues, child and spousal support concerns and involve high conflict personalities. BZB has experience analyzing these issues and working with clients to determine the best approach.
We represent founders, executives, physicians, lawyers, entrepreneurs and other high-net-worth individuals across Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
No two divorces are the same. Our team carefully considers issues related to the parties’ net worth at the time they married, at the time they separate, what they built during their marriage, how long they were married and how many children they share, all of which impact property division and support. Our approach to each case addresses the unique issues of the family and our client.
“High-Asset” Divorce
Stock holdings, deferred compensation, and equity in a company that hasn’t had a liquidity event all require specialized evaluation before a meaningful settlement can be explored. A party’s W-2 may not disclose all sources of income available for support and an individual’s untraditional earnings need to be understood before support or allocation between the parties can be addressed.
We approach each case in a way that we will be prepared for trial if required, but we are always exploring ways to resolve a dissolution in the way that best meets the needs of our clients.
Why Clients Choose BZB
All of the BZB partners are trial attorneys with extensive experience to evaluate and pursue settlement possibilities, and to trial cases if required. Our team listens to our clients’ needs, fears, and goals before implementing a unique strategy. Every high-asset divorce carries a financial dimension and a personal one, and clients going through one of the most disruptive periods of their lives deserve counsel who understands both. We also understand that privacy is important to our clients given that many are recognizable in the business or tech community.
Our clients are often referrals from an estate planner, wealth manager, or other colleagues that we previously worked with, either as a client or colleague. Building relationships with specialists who can assist in evaluation of complicated assets can be beneficial to determining how to allocate them during the dissolution process.
Our founding partners each hold Certified Family Law Specialist designation from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and all three are recognized Super Lawyers, credentials earned through the kind of contested, high-stakes litigation this firm was built to handle.
Schedule a Confidential Consultation
If you are considering divorce or have already been served with papers, the decisions you make in the first few weeks shape everything that follows. BZB Family Law offers confidential consultations to review your situation and outline a strategy built around your specific assets, your family, and your privacy. Call (408) 541-1400 or request a consultation online to speak with our team directly.
