Hidden Assets in a Divorce
Uncover the Truth with a Dedicated Staten Island Divorce Attorney
Do you believe that your spouse has hidden assets in their anticipation of a divorce? When faced with the financial realities of a divorce, some spouses take less-than-honest measures to reduce the amount of money they seemingly have. When this is done successfully, determinations like property division, alimony, and even child support can suffer.
At The Law Office of Keith M. Casella, P.C., I believe that fair divorce terms can only be reached when all the appropriate aspects of the marriage are thoroughly assessed. As a determined and knowledgeable Staten Island divorce attorney, I am well-versed in the many lengths some spouses will go to hide assets and have the diligence and resources needed to bring these assets back to light.
If you believe hidden assets are interrupting your divorce, call (718) 557-9137 today.
Common Strategies for Hiding Assets During Divorce
There are various ways spouses can shield certain assets from consideration during a divorce. There are, however, a number of common strategies used in these circumstances to unfairly lessen the financial burden of the higher-earning spouse.
Common methods of hiding assets include:
- Lending money to family or friends until after the divorce
- Delaying large, owed payments until the divorce is complete
- Transferring assets from a joint account to other individual accounts
- Establishing "custodial accounts" with a child's social security number
- Stockpiling cash in a hidden location or a safe deposit box
- Delaying expected bonuses or promotions at work
- Underreporting income
- Overpaying the IRS
In cases where a spouse works in an all-cash business where little income is reported, my firm analyzes the marriage lifestyle, as well as assets and liabilities it may have. I can implement many discovery tools to accomplish this, as well as use the power of the court to impute income to the recalcitrant spouse.
No matter what your hidden asset concerns might be, my firm is ready to get to the bottom of them and ensure that you receive the property and financial support you deserve.
Reviews From Our Valued Clients
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"They take your calls and answer questions without obligation. They're very nice to work with."So I am a recurring client of this firm. I first retained Keith Casella for a personal injury matter a few years back. While other attorneys told me I had a no case, Keith Casella was able to resolve my matter lucratively although I did not have "major injuries". I liked his demeanor and the fact that he was responsive to me despite how silly my questions were. Fast forward to now, I have since retained Mr. Casella for my divorce which was painful but my lawyer got it done for me. This law firm is my go to firm for questions and/or referrals. They take your calls and answer questions without obligation. They're very nice to work with.- Christopher
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"Extremely helpful I highly recommend him"
Mr. Casella was and is kind, patient and quite competent. Extremely helpful I highly recommend him.
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"Fantastic, responsive and extremely ethical"I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Casella. He has been absolutely fantastic, responsive and extremely ethical. I find Mr. Casella to be honest and I trust all the advice he gives me while helping me navigate a difficult and stressful situation. I am so happy to have found him!!- Ashleigh M.
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"I really felt like I was treated with dignity and respect."I hired Casella & Casella to help me with a car accident case. The attorneys were very responsive to me and kept me informed of the status of my case. I've hired other attorneys in the past and i have always felt like I was doing the attorney a favor. Here it was the other way around. I really felt like I was treated with dignity and respect.- Edward
