high asset, high net worth divorce

Chicago and Northbrook High-Asset Divorce Lawyer Protecting Your Interests

The Law Offices of Annette M. Fernholz, P.C. is dedicated to protecting the assets of clients who spend a lifetime working to accumulate those assets. The firm works closely with you to understand your business and financial holdings, to obtain business valuations and property appraisals, and develop a strategy to achieve your goals.

When representing clients in a high net worth dissolution, you need an attorney who is adept at addressing special considerations such as:

Professional practices
Small business valuations
Real estate appraisals
Business-related debt
Retained earnings

It is important when valuing a small business or professional practice to divide the value without destroying an income-generating business. The Law Offices of Annette M. Fernholz, P.C. possesses the financial knowledge to handle sophisticated issues in a high net worth divorce and to work with a network of experts to ensure your case will be in a position to settle when feasible or prepared for trial, if necessary.

Whenever a divorce involves marital business interests, obtaining an accurate and thorough valuation of the business is critical to successful resolution of the case. Make sure your interests are strongly represented. To learn more about valuation of assets in divorce, call 312-683-0308 or email to schedule a consultation.

In The News

ISBA top family law cases. The Family Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association has noted that In re Marriage of Bostrom is one of the five most important family law cases in 2022. Annette Fernholz represented the Appellee and prevailed in the appellate court decision.
Cook County judges return to the courtroom. Post- pandemic, many Cook County judges are now required to return to the courthouse. Many court statuses are still conducted by zoom and it is expected will continue to be via zoom. Most hearings, pre-trials and hearings will be held in the court rooms.
Private mediation services are available to help resolve emergencies, an isolated issue or an entire case. Agreements of the parties reduced to a court order may be entered by the court to help advance your case. The court orders may be of a temporary nature or final disposition of an issue.