HIGH NET WORTH DIVORCE
At Lighthouse, no case is too complex. We have the experience, skills, and intellect to help you navigate even the most complex situations financially or otherwise, including partners with a high net worth. While some people may think that a high net worth divorce must be litigated, that is not the case. Significant assets add an element of complexity to your divorce; however, handling significant assets in your divorce does not have to mean high-conflict litigation.
When working through a high net worth divorce, we will work together to understand the entirety of your unique financial situation. We will then together work on finding an agreement that respects each of your unique needs and interests. Your attorneys can be involved in some or all of the process if you choose.
A high net worth divorce is complicated. Often there are closely-held businesses which may bring unique challenges such as significant illiquid assets or emotional attachment to the business. You'll work with our principal mediator, Joe Oberweis, who spent more than 15 years as the CEO of a middle-market closely-held business (and experienced his divorce during his CEO tenure). He uniquely and deeply understands the issues that you will face. Joe's qualifications include:
Experience
Decades of professional experience navigating negotiations of all types. He's highly knowledgeable and passionate about supporting others through mediation and very attentive to small details. His financial expertise and experience with closely-held businesses make him uniquely qualified to mediate your high net worth divorce.
Empathy
Many mediations as a party (divorce, EEOC, NLRB, civil litigation, etc.) creating a deep understanding of the fundamentals of mediation and empathy for your experience.
Education & Certifications
A strong educational foundation with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Joe has extensive leadership and personality training and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA). He was trained at Northwestern University in divorce mediation.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence to help you navigate your divorce most effectively – calmly and confidently guiding you through what can often be emotional conversations. A high net worth divorce in particular requires this emotional intelligence.
Interpersonal Skills
A 20+ year business background of which 15 years were as CEO of a complex business with more than 1,000 employees. Flexibility, active listening skills and patience during the problem solving process are key areas where Joe excels.