Divorce

Hidden Assets in Divorce

February 13, 2010
By: Brian C. Vertz

The South Carolina Family Law Blog contains a great list of frequently-overlooked or hidden assets in divorce. Some of the more interesting items are:

1.Frequent flyer mileage
2.Security deposits (e.g., utilities, car lease)
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8.Unused vacation, sick leave
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10.Income tax refunds
11.Income tax capital loss carry-forwards
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24.Burial plots
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30.Cash
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34.Options to purchase property
35.Unpaid commissions on deals set to close
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39.Taxes prepaid

In our area, don’t forget about subsurface mineral rights, another overlooked asset.

About the Author

Brian C. Vertz

With an MBA and more than two decades of experience handling complex financial affairs, Partner Brian C. Vertz excels at cases involving assessment of personal assets including premarital wealth and trusts, valuation of closely held businesses, executive compensation, medical and dental practices, and complex child support litigation. Brian was selected as the Pittsburgh 2019 Lawyer of the Year for family law through The Best Lawyers in America peer review process.