{"id":524,"date":"2022-03-03T16:30:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T16:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=524"},"modified":"2025-08-05T21:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:51:43","slug":"high-asset-divorce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.com\/practice-areas\/high-asset-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockville High-Asset Divorce Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fait & DiLima Family Law ensures divorce settlements are fair and reflective of the client\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n

Divorce, an already complicated issue, becomes more complicated where the parties co-own considerable assets: funds, properties, and other valuable items. You must provide inventories and proof of accounts for the court to consider. Maintaining your financial papers should be a top priority when going through a high asset divorce<\/i>. Know what you own and compile the financial details of your interests.<\/p>\n

At Fait & DiLima Family Law, our team of attorneys has experience in dealing with these situations. Whether you want to protect your assets or ensure fair treatment, contact our experienced Rockville high-asset divorce attorney for a consultation.<\/p>\n

How Assets are Divided in a High-Asset Divorce in Maryland<\/h2>\n

The Equitable Distribution Concept<\/i> is followed by the court, whereby it considers all the facts and arguments regarding every asset of the couple. Fair distribution is the goal, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean 50\/50, yet most times it is.<\/p>\n

The court will consider the facts and arguments regarding every asset of the couple. That will become the basis of the decision, even in high-asset divorces.<\/p>\n

As you can imagine, that would take a lot of time. Consult with our Rockville high-asset divorce attorney to know your options so that you can fast-track the process.<\/p>\n

Property Valuation<\/h3>\n

For high asset divorces, <\/i>the attorneys will need more time<\/a> to calculate the value of each property at stake, and the settlement process may take longer. Your lawyer may need to employ experts to assess special assets, like art, very expensive furnishings, businesses, or stock options. Finding accurate value for certain types of assets can be complicated due to their volatile nature. In some cases, there is no baseline comparison. Because of the time consumed in inventorying and valuing expensive assets, such divorces are more expensive.<\/p>\n

The assets needing to be valued routinely include homes, vehicles, and investment funds, but some types of assets are more challenging to evaluate:<\/p>\n