Keeping A New York High Net Worth Divorce Cost Effective
At the The Law Firm of Poppe & Associates, PLLC, lead attorney Kamelia “Mia” Poppe, Esq., has significant experience handling high net worth divorce cases for clients throughout the New York City metropolitan area, which includes: New York County, Kings County, Bronx County, Queens County and Westchester County.
Mia doesn’t believe that divorce should be a seven-figure undertaking, although such price tags are not uncommon in the New York City area. Regardless of the net worth of her clients, she believes that they have worked hard to earn their money and as such, should not have to spend a significant portion of their wealth in obtaining divorces.
Helping High Net Worth Clients
At Poppe & Associates, Mia sees high net worth clients as people who need help, rather than serving as “net gain or net profit amount” cases. She never evaluates new cases on the anticipated “monetary value” of the case. Instead, she focuses on anticipated outcomes she can garner for the prospective client. Mia and her team offer creative divorce representation focusing on preserving clients’ assets, and preparing them for prosperous, post-divorce futures.
Providing Sophisticated Solutions For High-Asset Divorce
In high-asset, high-net-worth divorces, it is critical that issues involving property distribution, equitable distribution and maintenance be handled with attention to detail, coupled with deep financial acumen. As a family law lawyer with extensive knowledge of asset division, Mia has the experience to assist clients with a broad range of financial issues that arise in high-net-worth divorces.
Now, as the firm’s managing partner, Mia was previously a senior-level manager in the financial sector of the business world. She understands the nuances found in statements of net worth, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and business valuations.
Mia and her team collaborate with professionals, including forensic accountants, divorce coaches, trust and estate attorneys, divorce financial planners, private investigators, child therapists and general practice therapists. As needed, she refers high-net-worth clients to the firm’s trusted network of professionals, such as tax advisors. Additionally, she and her team work with private investigators that are experienced in locating and identifying assets that are out of the country.
Evaluating Assets: Don’t Let Valuable Marital Assets Go Unaccounted For
Mia’s team at the firm addresses the full spectrum of issues that arise in high net worth divorces, including the evaluation and division of assets such as:
- Retirement assets (pensions, 401(k)s, IRAs)
- Real estate holdings
- Valuation and division of business assets
- International assets
- Corporate assets and entities
- Preparation of statements of net worth
- Forensic accounting and lifestyle analysis
Mia has significant experience handling high-net-worth divorces for clients in New York County, Kings County, Bronx County, Queens County and Westchester County.
Providing Legal Guidance For High-Profile Divorce
Oftentimes, high-net-worth divorce cases have the potential to be high-profile divorces as well. Marriage, divorce and family life should be private matters, right? In theory, most people may believe so. In practice, however, the public eye can be very unforgiving. If you are a public figure and divorce is approaching, it is important that your understands your unique position and priorities.
Special Considerations In A High-Profile Divorce
Discreet and sensitive representation can be critical in many different scenarios. Mia has represented clients in the following high-profile circumstances, where one spouse or the other was a:
- A corporate executive
- An elected official
- A major league or otherwise top-notch athlete
- A prominent television personality
- A member of the clergy
- A leading medical professional
Frequently, a high-profile divorce case also involves wealth and assets that require protection from publicity. Similarly, child custody scenarios do not need to be public information for the sake of your family’s privacy. Mia has an extensive background and a strong track record in divorce and child custody litigation that have taken unique considerations into account.
Schedule A Complimentary Consult A High-Asset Divorce Lawyer
Contact Poppe & Associates through a simple online inquiry form or by telephone at 646-665-3903 to arrange a free initial consultation with a New York City attorney experienced in high-net-worth and high-profile divorces.
You have rights in a high net worth divorce, and an experienced and thorough divorce attorney will help protect your interests. In addition, you, your children and your family deserve privacy.
