Oklahoma

The Law Office of James D. Bryant Attorney/CPA 7633 E. 63rd Place, Suite 510 Tulsa, OK 74133 Phone (918) 392-1985 | Fax (918) 392-1955 ***** When Money Matters Divorce, while emotionally difficult, is something that you will survive. Whether your life moves on smoothly or changes drastically will depend, to a large degree, upon the financial arrangements that you and your spouse arrive at during your divorce settlement. A fair and equitable division of marital assets and adequate spousal support and child support ensure that children have what they need and partners can remain financially self-sufficient. When arriving at a decision about what is fair and equitable, it helps to consult an attorney who understands finances and tax laws. Tulsa Divorce Lawyer/CPA James D. Bryant brings an accountantÂ’s understanding of finances and tax law to his legal practice assisting couples in accomplishing divorce and property division. He helps clients understand the tax ramifications of alimony and property division decisions so they can find an agreement that is financial acceptable to both parties. As an experienced business consultant to corporations and entrepreneurs, James Bryant brings particular value to divorces that include closely held family businesses, complex business and real estate investments, and even executive compensation packages with pensions and retirement funds. Discovering and Valuing Marital Assets In contentious divorces, when a spouse is self-employed, or when one spouse has been planning divorce for a long time, we may find that assets have been diverted from the household and hidden. Finding hidden assets in order to ensure that both parties receive a fair distribution requires insights into accounting and business practices and an inquiring mind. Sometimes this will require the use of a forensic economist; at other times attorney/CPA James Bryant will determine there are discrepancies. Business valuation is another area in which there may be a lack of agreement or understanding. The Law Office of James D. Bryant represents clients in all issues in divorce, including: * Equitable division of marital property * Alimony * Child custody and visitation * Child support * Post-decree modifications Contact Tulsa divorce attorney Jim Bryant; face the future with hope. Mr. Bryant is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association.