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Westlake Village Office

3075 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Westlake Village, CA 91362

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Ventura Office

1198 Navigator Drive #20

Ventura, CA 93001

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Phone: 805-477-0505

Fax: 805-676-1481

At the Ventura County Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras we provide personal attention in matters related to divorce, support, & custody. We serve clients in Westlake Villlage, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Moorpark, Oak Park, Simi Valley, Calabasas, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, and Ojai. We represent families and individuals throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County.

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Hiding Assets or Misrepresenting Income in Divorce

Economic Dishonesty as Your Marriage Ends

In many relationships it is common for one spouse to handle all of the finances, including the income stream, the payment of bills, the retirement savings, and investment activity. This may not result in any financial problems during the marriage. But if the relationship degrades to the point of divorce, one spouse may attempt to keep assets hidden or certain means of income under wraps, thinking that they can financially protect them self by not disclosing funds and/or income.

Methods to hide assets and income from a spouse include:

Temporarily transferring assets or business interests to others
Overseas/offshore bank accounts
Undisclosed cash payments
Misrepresenting business expenses and proceeds
Improper holdings is stocks, bonds, and tax shelters
Undisclosed trust accounts

California Divorce - Consequences for Hidden Assets and Hiding Income

The above examples are not asset protection, and they are not well tolerated by the family courts. In fact, should these types of activities be found, the courts typically grant more than a 50% share to the affected spouse and may require attorney fees be paid by the perpetrating spouse in regards to resolving the issue of hidden assets/income.

The problem for the unknowing spouse is investigating and uncovering funds that are hidden in stocks, bonds, tax shelters or over seas accounts or business agreements.

At the Law Offices of Barton Pokras located in Ventura County, we have considerable experience in finding hidden assets. We have the knowledge and professional resources to thoroughly investigate whether your spouse may be withholding financial property that should be subject to equitable distribution. With the experience of divorce lawyer Barton Pokras, as well as the knowledge of independent professionals, including forensic accountants, investment specialists, and other professionals in the area of investigating business valuations, tax shelters, merchant bank accounts, and other types of hidden assets and incomes.

Contact a California Divorce Attorney Who Can Help Find Hidden Assets

If you are considering divorce, or are in the middle of a divorce, and you suspect that your spouse has been hiding assets and income from you, take action as soon as possible. Barton Pokras is available to meet at your convenience, and your discussions will be confidential. The sooner you get the right help, the better chance you have of finding any hidden investments, funds, or income streams. To schedule a consultation, please email our office or call 805-477-0505.