Hobson & Hobson Case Studies
At Hobson and Hobson we see all types of divorce. Some are fairly simple and require legal documents to be drawn up and filed on our clients’ behalf. The majority are complex, and become more snarled and complex the further we get into discovery.
The more involved the case, the more important it is to hire an attorney who can develop a strong strategy to achieve a favorable outcome.
Jennifer* suspected that her husband Jim* was having an affair and was ready to consider divorce. She contacted our firm and asked how to move forward. The first thing we advised her was NOT to spy on him. If information is obtained illegally, your evidence may be thrown out in legal proceedings. It is even possible that you could face legal trouble of your own. It’s not worth violating privacy and stalking laws. A professional private investigator is licensed by the state and understands the line between legal and illegal methods of gathering information. However, we also advised our client NOT to hire her own private investigator. If a client hires her own private investigator, the evidence they find can then be admissible in court, tipping your hand to the opposing party.
Further into the discovery process, we became aware that Jim was hiding money and assets through complex financial endeavors and business enterprises. We were able to contact a trusted and highly competent Forensic Accountant to help uncover the extent of the assets. A Forensic Accountant has the specialized tools and training to assess the value of a spouse’s business(es) in order to reach a fair settlement. Sometimes these experts are called to testify about the disputed financial issues in support of our client’s case. At Hobson and Hobson, we have relationships with experts who can assist us in your complex family law matter.
Our founding partner Chris Hobson and associate attorney Carrie Owens fought for our client to receive a fair settlement. Jennifer did not want to back down to Jim’s demands, or take the small sum that he was willing to give her. With dogged determination and the use of the right third party experts, we were able to win an equitable distribution of marital property for our client. Jennifer was proud to have stood up for what she deserved and grateful for the strong team that supported her. Affluent and high net worth individuals have come to trust the team at Hobson and Hobson to assist in their complex divorce cases. Contact us today if you find yourself in a similar situation.
*Names and identifying details changed to protect the privacy of all parties
Attorney Sarah Hobson at Hobson and Hobson, P.C. are powerful advocates for those who fight for better futures for those going through divorce and custody law matters.
