Facing the prospect of a divorce, the destruction of a family, is an incredibly stressful and emotional , even crippling, event. The thought of a drawn-out, bitter, legal battle that exposes matters secret and personal, only compounds the stress. If you are facing divorce, you probably have many concerns and questions that only a specialist experienced in this area can answer. Greg Gegenheimer has been handling divorce cases in Austin and Central Texas for 34 years. If the parties can work together and agree on the terms of the divorce, as sensible people should, Greg Gegenheimer can help work out the details, reduce the agreement to an enforceable Final Decree of Divorce, and guide the parties through the system.
Most divorces are not so agreeable. The most difficult and emotional controversies arise about matters concerning children. With a wealth of practical experience, Greg Gegenheimer brings judgment to your case and the experience to predict what a court might do at trial in your particular situation. Compromise and settlement are always the better way, because they permit the parties to control the final outcome. However, if settlement is impossible, Greg Gegenheimer is a single minded, aggressive litigator in the courtroom. He works with local private investigators, psychologists, accountants and social workers that can help bring great resources to a contested case involving children or property. If your situation leaves you no choice but to have a down and dirty, battle for the safety and welfare of your child, Greg Gegenheimer can help and guide you through that battle.
The division of assets and debts in a marriage is central to any divorce. Sometimes, this can be as easy as "each party keeps the property in that party's possession, and pays the debts in that party's name." However, the division of assets and debts can be hotly contested and very complicated with questions of the evaluation of the value of property, the characterization of property be separate or community, reimbursement, and the percentage of distribution. Greg Gegenheimer works with professionals, such as appraisers and accountants, to provide an accurate and favorable evaluation of the assets to be divided. Different kinds of assets have different values. A dollar in a 401k is not worth as much as a dollar in a house. And a dollar in a house is not worth as much as a dollar in the bank. The exact division of assets can be a seriously contested matter, depending on the nature of the assets to be divided, the future employability of the spouses, or fault in the break-up of the marriage. Other issues, such as reimbursement, wasting marital assets, and fault are important factors to consider in calculating a final property division. It takes years of experience and many hours in the courtroom to learn how to aggressively pursue a favorable property division on behalf of your client.
If you have questions concerning divorce and live in Central Texas, contact Greg Gegenheimer today.
"Hoping for the best, does not constitute a plan." Greg Gegenheimer
