Anonymous
Post 12/04/2025 07:15     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thanks / need suggestions. Current attorney isn’t super knowledgeable on trusts (good at high net worth but not trusts) - a lot of money was co-mingled, so need someone more knowledgeable.

Who pulled their trust money out and commingled it? That was dumb of them.


My experience with divorce attorneys was that they were good at the drama part but not great at the nuts and bolts of financial planning. They provided templates for court —and many had errors in it.

I had to do all of the spreadsheets and calculations myself. I am glad I did since it helped me with negotiations. The legal team did very little about helping my financial future —they were probably a distraction.
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2025 05:29     Subject: Re:Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

OP here - complicated situation and one that my attorney can’t seem to navigate - thanks for the one recommendation.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 23:51     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Whomever parents set up the trusts would have protected them more than whatsoever OP has alluded to happening. Unless the trustee was also an idiot.

That said if this is a newer joint trust situation figure out or spreader property or community property or two separate individual trusts and everything should be clearer.

Or call an estate attorney yesterday. And your tax attorney.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 23:49     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Anonymous wrote:Thanks / need suggestions. Current attorney isn’t super knowledgeable on trusts (good at high net worth but not trusts) - a lot of money was co-mingled, so need someone more knowledgeable.

Who pulled their trust money out and commingled it? That was dumb of them.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 23:48     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Anonymous wrote:Thanks / need suggestions. Current attorney isn’t super knowledgeable on trusts (good at high net worth but not trusts) - a lot of money was co-mingled, so need someone more knowledgeable.


That’s weird OP. Most lawyers would know basic estate planning and all types of SES have trusts instead of wills, not just HNWs.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 23:48     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

You are not entitled to their trust.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 23:47     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

You have the trust or your spouse?

Or you are each others trustees and getting yanked?

What’s the actual issue? Most family law lawyers know estate docs and laws.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 23:10     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

If you visit the firm’s websites, there are client testimonials available. Real customers. They could be helpful to you.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 23:05     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Okay, we all believe you
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 22:59     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Anonymous wrote:The lawyers all self refer on here

I am a client, not referring myself
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 22:59     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Anonymous wrote:oh my god: no.

Why?
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 22:57     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

The lawyers all self refer on here
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 22:56     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

oh my god: no.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 22:56     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Roop Law - Komal Khan is awesome! All their team is very knowledgeable and experienced.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 20:54     Subject: Need divorce attorney recommendation in Virginia for a trust fund divorce.

Thanks / need suggestions. Current attorney isn’t super knowledgeable on trusts (good at high net worth but not trusts) - a lot of money was co-mingled, so need someone more knowledgeable.