International Offshore Accounts Lawyer

Virginia Attorney Finding Assets Hidden Abroad

When a couple divorces, each spouse deserves a fair share of the marital assets. The law is clear in this regard. If a spouse has transferred money into an offshore account in an attempt to prevent you from gaining access to it, you need the help of a lawyer with experience handling complex international law issues.

At Schwartz & Associates, LLC, you will find an attorney with the knowledge and skill you need. For nearly 40 years, Philip Schwartz has assisted clients with family law matters involving international law. He is a recognized authority in international family law, and he will fight to recover all the assets to which you are entitled.

If you are concerned that your spouse may be using offshore accounts to keep assets from you, we can help. Call 703-341-4758, toll free at 866-313-3775, or contact our Fairfax, Virginia, office online.

Solving Problems Presented by Offshore Accounts

There are certainly legitimate reasons for someone to put money into an offshore account. People often use them for tax reasons or to insulate assets from creditors. Once the assets are in these accounts, it can be very difficult for a spouse to access them in divorce.

We work with accountants and private investigators to help us locate hidden assets, including those in offshore accounts. Once the assets search is complete, there are generally two options that we can use to help make sure you are treated fairly.

• Repatriation: Depending on the location of the offshore account, there may be laws that allow us to "repatriate" the assets. This means that the assets can be brought back to the U.S. and divided by a U.S. court. We will thoroughly investigate this option and see if it is available in your situation.
• Offsetting: In many cases, it is not possible to repatriate the assets. To compensate for this, we work aggressively to make sure that you receive a larger share of other property, offsetting what cannot be obtained from the offshore account.

If your spouse transferred assets to an offshore account to deliberately prevent them from being divided in divorce, we may be able to persuade the court to award you a larger share in the asset division process.

Contact an Experienced Lawyer Today

If you believe your spouse may have assets in international offshore accounts, we can help. Call us at 703-341-4758, toll free at 866-313-3775, or contact our law firm online.