Outside Professionals Can Be Critical in Divorce or Custody
It is often necessary to bring in experts to reach a resolution in division of marital property or custody of children. If contested proceedings come down to a battle of experts, the right lawyers and the right experts can make a world of difference in the outcome. However, divorcing spouses can agree to hire one independent professional and abide by the findings.
The family law attorneys of Trabolsi & Levy have cultivated a network of top professionals in a wide range of disciplines. We draw on these resources to ensure that the court or the parties in negotiations have the accurate information to reach a fair and practical resolution. Hiring outside professionals adds to the initial costs of divorce, but we use experts judiciously to avoid costly litigation or prevent a miscalculation or manipulation that could cost our clients far more in the long run.
We regularly solicit expert opinions for high net worth divorce or high conflict child custody cases. Our Santa Monica firm represents clients across West Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay, greater Los Angeles and Southern California.
Use of Experts in California Divorce
Many of our clients are business owners, professionals, corporate executives and other high earners who have substantial assets at stake, from a multimillion-dollar home to a successful commercial enterprise. We bring in experts as appropriate to facilitate solutions and protect our clients' interests in custody determination or parent relocation, property division, alimony, child support and other facets of family law.
We have involved a wide range of financial experts and other professionals, including:
- Business valuation specialists to assign value to the ownership stake of a company or professional practice
- Real estate appraisers to determine market value of the marital home and other real property
- Real estate agents to sell a house that neither spouse can afford or wants
- Pension/retirement plan experts to draft a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO)
- Certified public accountants (CPAs) to address tax implications of divorce
- Financial planners to advise on allocation and investment of marital assets
- Forensic accountants to trace unreported income or hidden assets
- Vocational experts who can gauge earning capacity or value of an advanced degree
- Child custody evaluators and child psychologists who can assess each parent's fitness for custody or address the impact on children
- Private investigators to document behaviors such as inappropriate conduct around children or wasting of marital assets
Experts can make or break your case, but they can also escalate conflicts. We strive to use experts to resolve disputes and move forward, rather than using those professionals to beat up the other spouse or fan the flames of litigation.
Los Angeles Real Estate Appraisers and Other Professionals
Trabolsi & Levy can assemble a team of attorneys, support staff and outside professionals to meet your needs and resolve your case as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Call us at 310-584-7714 or toll free at 888-871-6245 or contact us online to arrange a confidential consultation.
