Avoid Pitfalls When Dividing Marital Assets

Malpractice claims can result when the family practice lawyer fails to use an expert or fails to document why an expert was not hired to help value and divide marital assets.

by Thomas J. Watson

If you thought being a family law attorney meant not worrying much about estate planning, tax law, and business law, you probably quickly learned that you were wrong. In divorce actions today, hiring the proper experts, identifying and finding assets, getting accurate property appraisals, considering tax implications, and dividing retirement accounts fairly and accurately can mean the difference between a job well done and a malpractice claim.

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