ASSET AND WEALTH IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION

Divorce cases involving substantial assets or complex estates require specialized knowledge. Halvorson Legal attorneys are skilled at identifying and valuing assets and wealth, including real estate, securities, business interests, retirement funds, pension plans, tax shelters (domestic and foreign), overseas accounts, stock options, trusts and other actual or potential sources of wealth.

NEGOTIATION AND LITIGATION

Resolving marital disputes requires patient, persistent negotiation. But to be most effective, negotiation must be balanced by the skills and resources to litigate at the highest levels. Halvorson Legal attorneys are experienced litigators–precisely the experience that allows us to avoid litigation when possible, and to prevail in court when necessary. We also have extensive experience negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements to provide our clients with reliable, long-term security

CHILD CUSTODY

Securing the stability and support of children whose parents are involved in marital or paternity disputes requires both skill and compassion. Halvorson Legal attorneys are experienced at resolving child-related issues efficiently, keeping both the children’s and the client’s best interests at the forefront.

PRE- AND POST-MARITAL AGREEMENTS

Pre-Marital Agreements (sometimes called “Prenuptial” or “Antenuptial” agreements) allow parties who intend to marry to establish their respective rights and obligations in the event of a future divorce or the death of the spouse. Post-Marital Agreements allow couples who are already married to delineate their rights in a similar fashion. Halvorson Legal attorneys are adept at counseling prospective and current spouses about their rights and options, and negotiating and drafting state-of-the-art agreements for our clients.

COLLABORATIVE LAW

For divorcing spouses who have a high degree of trust and regard for one another, Collaboration provides the opportunity to take control of the divorce process and its outcome. Through the team effort of the spouses, their collaboratively trained lawyers, and neutral professionals, a settlement is crafted by consensus at whatever pace the parties desire. Halvorson Legal attorneys are able to employ the collaborative process in appropriate cases.

MEDIATION

Mediation is a process in which parties try to settle their disputes with the help of a neutral third party, known as a mediator. Regardless, it is essential that each party be represented by an attorney during the mediation process. Halvorson Legal attorneys can effectively represent you in a “mediated” divorce.