DRM Family Law Group: Property and Pension Distribution

At Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM), the accomplished and dedicated family law team can help you negotiate property and pension distribution issues and prepare a divorce settlement agreement.

From simple to complex, through mediation or the courts, our knowledgeable and sensitive family law attorneys work to secure fair and equitable resolutions for our clients.

The DRM Family Law Group addresses the intricacies of divorce and separation every day. We advise, counsel, resolve, dispute, negotiate and litigate as the situation requires. We have negotiated successful resolutions on behalf of our clients in highly contentious situations. Where children are involved, we endeavor to keep the best interest of the children at the fore.

Our skilled and experienced lawyers thoroughly address complex financial issues that involve extensive marital assets such as business valuations, pension and retirement plans, stock portfolios and real property.

Property ownership and division of the assets of a marriage are usually decided at a final hearing. If the respective parties to a divorce can agree on a division of their property (real and personal), then this may be incorporated into a property settlement agreement to be presented to the Court for approval.

While every case turns on its specific facts, generally speaking, all property that was acquired during the course of the marriage, regardless of whose name the property is held in, will be divided between the parties on an "equitable basis". The Court also has the authority to distribute premarital property, inheritances and separate property.

DRM's divorce and family law attorneys are experienced with matters involving complicated, high-asset property and pension distribution issues. In some extremely challenging cases, our team may include attorneys from DRM’s real estate, estate planning, business law, taxation and other relevant practices.

Matrimonial matters are highly personal and often emotionally charged. Knowing what to expect in the course of a legal matter can help ease the stress. When you entrust your case to us, we strive to keep you fully informed about the status of your case and to make sure you know what to expect.

DRM’s family law attorneys provide first-rate, cost-effective client service.

Caryn Waxman and Amber Barber, co-chairs of the DRM Family Law Group, have each practiced family law exclusively for more than a dozen years. Both are regularly invited to address lawyers and other professionals on divorce matters and related complex financial issues, as well as other family law topics.

Keenly aware of the emotionally-charged nature of most family law issues, our family law team responds rapidly to clients’ needs, making every effort to ensure that you are informed about the status of your case and what steps are to be taken next.

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To explore how the DRM Family Law Group can assist you, contact practice group co-chair Amber Barber or Caryn Waxman.