Sandy Springs Complex Property Division Attorney
The Shaw Law Firm, LLC, represents business owners, professionals, athletes, entertainers and other high-net-worth clients in the complicated issues of divorce, custody and dividing the marital estate. We have the legal knowledge, courtroom experience and network of experts to tackle the most complex and high-conflict divorces.
Attorney Scott W. Shaw practices exclusively in family law, and has represented men and women in the Atlanta, Georgia, area for more than 15 years. He has developed a reputation as a formidable trial lawyer for representing high earners (or their lesser-earning spouses) in high-stakes divorce litigation. Contact us today to discuss our abilities in these cases and arrange a confidential, one-on-one consultation about your situation.
Protecting Your Interests in High-Asset Divorce
Whether or not you consider yourself a high earner, if you have considerable assets at stake we can help you take proactive steps to position yourself for a fair allocation. Not every high-asset divorce is destined for trial. We will explore mediation to resolve or narrow the issues and out-of-court negotiations for everything from IRA, 401(k) and pension savings and alimony to child custody and child support. However, Scott Shaw is a proven litigator who is absolutely prepared to try the case if you reach an impasse or if the other side wants to play hardball.
We are familiar with every nuance of high net worth divorces, including:
- Valuation of a business or professional license
- Valuation and sale/refinancing of the marital home
- Other real estate (vacation homes, rental property)
- Variable or seasonal income, as from pro athletes
- Verification of income from all sources
- Stock options and deferred compensation
- The marital portion of IRA, 401(k) and pension savings
- Validity (enforceability) of prenuptial agreements
- Other issues of separate property versus marital property
- Distribution of joint liabilities
We realize there are additional considerations in a high-asset divorce beyond the division of assets. We have represented medical professionals and business owners who are concerned about the impact on their livelihood and the goodwill of the company. We have represented celebrities and athletes who have a heightened need for privacy. We have represented stay-at-home parents who fear that they will lose custody to a rich and powerful spouse, and conversely we have represented high earners who are at a disadvantage in custody proceedings because of travel, long hours and other demands of their occupation.
We help clients hire outside professionals as necessary to clarify financial matters, resolve disputes and protect their interests in divorce, including appraisers, real estate brokers, business valuation specialists, private investigators and forensic accountants.
Atlanta High-Asset Divorce Attorney
Scott Shaw and his wife, Julie Shaw, are both MBAs, with a background in business and analytics. Mr. Shaw is a tough litigator and a skilled negotiator who often gets referrals not only from clients (see our Testimonials) but from courtroom adversaries. And we realize that just because there are substantial assets, your divorce is not purely about money. We are compassionate advocates who are committed to your immediate concerns, your long-term goals and what is best for your children.
If you are interested in scheduling an in-person consultation to discuss your Atlanta area divorce case in more detail, please contact our Atlanta office today at (770) 594-8309.
