Going through a Divorce?

Let a Fairfield County and Connecticut Divorce Attorney Help

When a marriage ends in divorce, one household becomes two. Dividing years of shared property can be a painful process because of the emotional value placed on these items and the complexity of separating jointly held assets. Reaching an equitable distribution of assets can be even more complex when the clients have a high net worth or the parties own other significant assets. In this situation, it is particularly important to have an experienced attorney handling your case to protect your rights and assets. A Fairfield County divorce lawyer at Siegel, Reilly & Conlon, LLC, offers experienced and personalized representation to guide you through the divorce process.

The Importance of Valuing Your Assets

Proper valuation of high-end assets in a divorce is of the utmost importance. Our attorneys have the experience and resources necessary to value your property and assets and can determine a fair and accurate inventory of your assets.

Siegel, Reilly & Conlon, LLC frequently handles high net worth divorce cases including the following types of property and assets:

• Real estate
• Trust assets
• Closely held businesses
• Stocks and/or stock options
• Retirement and pension benefits

Special Circumstances Pertinent to High Net worth Individuals

Couples that have acquired large assets during their marriage can have particular issues arise during their divorce that can make the division more complex. Sometimes a spouse may be motivated to hide or not fully disclose assets from the other spouse. If suspected, our firm has experience with specialized discovery methods to find hidden assets. Additionally, there may be prenuptial agreements in place that will play a part in the division of the assets.

Reaching a Resolution to Your Case

The Fairfield County divorce attorneys at Siegel, Reilly & Conlon, LLC, are committed to providing a case strategy that will result in the most timely and favorable resolution for our clients. Whether you are hoping to pursue a resolution amicably or end up in litigation, our attorneys have the determination and experience to help resolve the case favorably.

Mediation

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that resolves legal conflicts without litigation. The two parties work together with a mediator who is a neutral party, often an attorney. The mediator works to help the parties learn each other's needs, and then the mediator offers options to create a way to meet those needs. If the parties can work together, they can reach a satisfying outcome with less stress and cost than would be obtained through litigation. This option also offers more privacy than litigation, which is appealing to many people who do not want the details of their divorce made public.

Arbitration

Arbitration is where an arbitrator, which is a neutral party agreed upon by the parties, hears the evidence presented by the parties, and renders a decision. The arbitration process is much like court proceedings before a judge except it is private.

Collaborative Law

Collaborative law is a process where an attorney represents each party and they agree in advance to make all attempts to resolve family law differences without litigation. Collaborative divorce attorneys represent the parties by working together, rather than adversely. Like mediation, you also avoid the publicity of a divorce trial. For more information on collaborative divorce practice, please visit www.collaborativedivorcect.com.

Litigation

Litigation is always a last resort when negotiation or all other methods of dispute resolution have failed. If trial becomes inevitable, you can be sure we have the team that is dedicated to getting you the results you deserve. Our Connecticut divorce attorneys have nearly ninety years of combined family law experience.

At Siegel, Reilly & Conlon, LLC, we handle all aspects of divorce and post-judgment issues as well as counsel on pre-nuptial agreements. If you are going through a divorce and wish to have your assets protected or are in need of a pre-nuptial agreement, please contact a Fairfield County divorce attorney at Siegel, Reilly & Conlon, LLC.