From offices in Thousand Oaks and Ventura, California, attorneys at the full-service family law firm Van Sickle & Associates, PC handle divorce, custody, modifications, estate planning and business matters for clients in Ventura County and Los Angeles County. We counsel and represent people from communities such as Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Calabasas, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Moorpark and Ojai.

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Ventura Office

789 S. Victoria Avenue, Suite 208

Ventura, California 93003

Phone: 805-642-7070

Fax: 805-642-7272

Van Sickle & Associates, PC

Attorneys at Law

171 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 100

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Phone: 805-777-8959

Fax: 805-777-8929

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Thousand Oaks: 805-777-8959

Ventura: 805-642-7070

Complex Property Division

Divorce Lawyers for High-Asset California Families

Although many people may have heard the terms "community property" and "equal property division" relative to California family law, it is important to recognize that no approach could remove the many possible complications that arise when divorce happens and a marriage ends.

Dividing marital property can be a challenge in any divorce or legal separation. When income and assets are substantial — whether accumulated over a lengthy marriage or produced rapidly through high income — arriving at a settlement often requires financial savvy and negotiating skills not all family law firms possess. To work with a respected firm led by a former business owner and CFO, you can contact us.

Resources to Ensure Accurate Valuations and Protect Your Rights

We have substantial finance and business law knowledge in-house at Van Sickle & Associates, PC. We also work with an array of experts to ensure your significant assets are properly valued for purposes of negotiating your settlement or fighting your case in court.

We have handled numerous high net-worth divorces requiring diligent business valuation and division, and our network of forensic accountants, economists, investment experts and other experts benefits you in the fight for your fair share of complex assets such as:

• Pensions and retirement accounts
• All types of real estate
• Antiques, collectibles and other assets requiring expert valuation

In turbulent economic times, it becomes especially critical to be the better prepared party in a complex property division case. We have the knowledge to help ensure that evaluation methods used and the timing of events in your divorce make sense for you.

Excellent Asset Tracing and Litigation Skills

Our attorneys are also highly experienced in advocating for clients who need to ensure all assets are accounted for and properly characterized as community or separate property. You can depend on our legal team for through investigation and case building when your divorce involves:

• Disputes over property received by inheritance
• Undisclosed or "hidden" assets of either party in the case
• Disputes involving the validity of a prenuptial agreement

If you are dealing with a high-asset divorce and have concerns about property division, please contact our trusted Ventura County family law firm for the solid counsel and representation you need.