Special Expertise
High-profile matters
Substantial income earners and high net worth families are often very conscious of their privacy rights and desire to keep personally sensitive information out of the public domain. Mr. Bluestein has experience in handling such matters while balancing the desire to avoid outside disclosure and the need for a fair exchange of information.
LGBT/Same sex relationships
Such cases may demand an enhanced level of diligence to maximize privacy, especially when minor children are part of the process. Mr. Bluestein has considerable experience negotiating and preparing prenuptial and co-habitation agreements, as well as representing those who exit marital and other relationships with or without such agreements.
Interstate and international divorce
Successful entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals often conduct business across state and/or international borders. Mr. Bluestein built a network of professionals, nationally and internationally, with whom he has worked to garner the resources necessary for a successful outcome.
Practice Areas
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
These agreements are financial planning tools that allow clients to focus on their true long-term objective — a successful relationship. Mr. Bluestein is experienced in working with other professionals, whatever their specialty or discipline, to create an appropriate, well thought out document.
Alimony, spousal support and maintenance
High income earners and high net worth clients especially benefit from experience in dealing with persons of substantial financial means. Mr. Bluestein is an expert in understanding both employment-related compensation and the anticipated cash flow of an investment portfolio for these individuals.
Valuation issues
Opinions of value often differ dramatically. Mr. Bluestein has successfully navigated a wide range of valuation issues, working with business valuation experts, forensic accountants, tax advisors, probate and estate planning professionals, investment houses and financial analysts.
Division of property
To ensure the equitable distribution of assets, attorneys must understand complex and unusual assets and how to estimate their value. Mr. Bluestein has experience working with everything from art and antiques to businesses, real estate and watercraft. He provides advice on how best to integrate experts to evaluate assets and successfully build cases.
Shared Parenting Plans
Custody and access rights should be navigated always with the best interests of the children as a polestar. Mr. Bluestein has worked closely with clients to tailor parenting plans to the specific situation faced, including consideration of special needs that one or more children may have, whether physical or emotional.
Paternity
Claims of paternity often go to the very core of the desires of persons to maintain confidentiality and to avoid the public spotlight. Mr. Bluestein provides expertise in handling client concerns for those bringing and defending claims of paternity, and solving issues that often require creative solutions.