[fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”default” sep_color=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]Protecting What Is Yours[/title][fusion_text]We go the extra mile to get you your fair share of the matrimonial property. We use a vast number of professionals so that no bank account, asset or liability goes unturned. We ensure that all the matrimonial assets are disclosed so that you can make an informed decision.[/fusion_text][/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”default” sep_color=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]Understanding Complex Assets[/title][fusion_text]We work closely with business valuators, financial advisors, forensic accountants, actuaries, tracing agencies, and other professionals in order to:[/fusion_text][checklist icon=”fa-chevron-circle-right” iconcolor=”#D93239″ circle=”no” circlecolor=”” size=”15px” class=”” id=””][li_item icon=””]Trace and identify all the relevant matrimonial property[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Assist with valuing the marital assets and liabilities, including businesses, pensions, annuities and stock portfolios, investments etc[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Advise on Pension Share Orders etc[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Advise of the options for distribution of the marital assets[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Advise of your children’s inheritance rights[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Advise of the tax consequences involved in the division of some assets[/li_item][/checklist][/fullwidth][fullwidth background_color=”” background_image=”” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ padding_left=”” padding_right=”” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” menu_anchor=”” class=”” id=””][title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”default” sep_color=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]Helping You Negotiate A Financial Settlement[/title][fusion_text]If the valuation and division of matrimonial property is contentious then we can protect your interests in court. However, in most cases the parties can, provided the proper legal advice and support is in place, arrive at a mutual settlement. MBS Solicitors are aware of the financial problems that can arise in the short-term and the long-term. We work diligently to ensure your interests are protected.
The family business may be a major asset. Regardless of whether the business is held in the name of one party or both, if it was built up during the course of the marriage it is marital property. The business is a complex asset that requires to be properly valued and accounted for in the divorce process. It is imperative that the actual business is not damaged in the process. Similarly, the pension entitlement of one party is also matrimonial property.
The law recognises that one party may dissipate assets. Such dissipated assets require to be investigated and credited back to the innocent spouse. It may be necessary to instruct a forensic accountant to review an entire investment portfolio to determine the extent of any financial losses. Contact MBS Solicitors to schedule a consultation to discuss your financial affairs. [/fusion_text][/fullwidth]