While divorce has never been an easy process, the changes in family structure in our society have made the financial aspects of divorce more challenging than ever. In those situations where both spouses are professionals or have high-incomes, couples face complex questions. These questions can involve such areas as determining the value of unexercised stock options, valuing a closely held business, restricted or control securities, the division of retirement plans, the control of educational savings, complex tax implications and forensic determination of the existence of assets. Unfortunately, most family law attorneys lack the skills and specialized knowledge of the financial markets that would enable them to provide their clients with the kind of analysis needed.

In such situations, Sweetwater acts as an advocate for our client.  We seek mutual understanding and fact based decisions that present the client with a range of options and potential outcomes.  We work with the attorney and other advisors to create the best possible financial solution given the circumstances while providing the client with the support needed to weather the process.