Divorce is stressful even in the best of circumstances. For those facing high-conflict divorces, possibly complicated by complex assets, divorce can quickly become a protracted, frustrating experience. Spouses have to worry about whether they can obtain a fair outcome given their current financial and legal circumstances.
They may also need to account for a spouse’s potential misconduct. Hiring a lawyer is often one of the first steps people take when preparing for divorce. They recognize that they require the advocacy of a professional to obtain the best possible outcome. Yet, people preparing for divorce may need to bring in several other types of professionals to help ensure that their divorce is fair.
What types of professionals can play an important role in the preparation process prior to divorce negotiations or litigation?
Financial specialists
There are often two types of financial professionals that people work with during divorce. The first is a professional who provides a generalized financial review. Forensic accountants can go over household financial records in depth to evaluate whether there are warning signs of hidden assets or indicators of dissipation of marital property.
People may also need to work with specialists who can help assess the value of different assets. They may need to work with an appraiser to determine what their house is worth or an expert to evaluate the value of any special collections they hold. Financial specialists can help ensure that people receive a fair portion of the marital estate when they divorce.
Private investigators
Proving dissipation and tracking down hidden assets may not just require a professional financial review. People may also need to look carefully into the daily activities of a spouse. Private investigators can find evidence of infidelity or other secret matters that one person hides from their spouse. The information a private investigator uncovers can make a major difference to the overall outcome of a divorce. Digital forensic investigators may be useful in retrieving information from computers and cell phones.
Mental health professionals or child advocates
In scenarios where spouses have to establish shared parenting arrangements, they may need the help of professionals who can objectively determine what their children require for their best interests. Counselors and therapists can sometimes provide insight. Other times, child advocates may need to communicate with both parents about how to effectively share parenting.
Retaining the services of the right types of professionals can make a major difference for those preparing for divorce. Divorcing spouses often struggle to remain objective, and the perspective of a professional can prove invaluable for those trying to optimize what they retain from their marital estate and/or act in the best interest of their children.
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