For Skilled South Carolina Divorce Representation — Contact Attorney Douglas Truslow at 803-256-6276
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Located in Columbia, South Carolina, family law attorney Douglas Truslow represents husbands and wives (fathers and mothers) in divorce and other family law matters throughout the South Carolina Midlands. A significant part of our family law practice involves handling complex divorces where property or child custody is in dispute.
Mr. Truslow has over 30 years of trial experience, including a significant amount of experience handling divorce and complex family law matters, such as child custody, child support, property division and alimony. He is AV rated* by his peers in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating process. He has a reputation for excellence based on a history of attaining positive results for his clients. He has lectured on the subject of trial advocacy and has an excellent network of specialists and experts to call upon. For some additional information about our qualifications, please visit our Firm Overview page.
Complex Divorce Involving the Equitable Distribution of Property and Debts
One of the biggest obstacles in obtaining a divorce is the division of property. Typically, one of three issues is at the heart of the matter: classification of property or debts, asset valuation issues and hidden assets.
Classification of Property: Classification issues often revolve around whether the property should be classified as yours, theirs or marital property. Matters become more complex when an asset starts as yours or theirs, but may also become marital property. For example, a house was yours, but marital money went in for upkeep and maintenance, and perhaps some of the mortgage payments. There are many factors that go into determining how a piece of property or asset is classified, and you should consult an experienced divorce attorney.
Asset and Property Valuation: Asset valuation issues can be very tricky and are often hotly contested. Typically, there are timing issues and liquidity issues involved in determining the value of property. Timing issues involve determining when the property should be valued, especially if there is a big fluctuation in price (stock, pension plans, real estate and insurance policies are some of the assets that may be subject to timing issues). Liquidity issues affecting value include professional practices, closely held companies, business interests, collectibles and other assets that may not be readily liquidated. We work with professional appraisers and actuaries to assist us with valuation issues. Due to the uniqueness and complexities, we strongly suggest you contact an experienced divorce lawyer to assist you with this complex area of family law.
To discuss your divorce or complex family law matter with an experienced trial lawyer who will fight to protect your interests, call us at 803-256-6276 or fill out our intake form on our Contact Us page.
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