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) 550-4152 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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"Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding."I retained the services of Casella & Casella to handle the estate of my husband and to deal with a complicated family matter. Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding. He was and continues to always be available for my endless questions. I felt like he always put my best interest above all. Mr. Casella is the type of lawyer we should all want in our corner and the type of lawyer other lawyers should strive to be like! Casella & Casella is definitely a name and number that I will keep handy for the next time I am in need of legal services.- Christine McKendry
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"I am pleased to say that the Casella's really did well by me. They fought for me and got me a fair result."I retained Casella and Casella for a divorce matter where i was the defendant. Divorce is never a good thing and I was expecting to be run through the mill, as they say. I mean both from my x-wife and from the attorneys. I am pleased to say that the Casella's really did well by me. They fought for me and got me a fair result.- Mike
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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 would most certainly recommend him!"I called this morning with a question and Keith himself was able to answer it. It’s unfortunate that I live in jersey and can’t use his services but considering how efficient he was and the fact he gave me his time of day with no problem… I would most certainly recommend him! Thank you for your time sir!- Krystle R.
