RETIREMENT ASSETS      ATTORNEY S. ALAN COOK

Arizona Attorneys for Handling Retirement Plan Division.

Retirement assets and other deferred compensation plans can add another layer of complexity to an already complicated divorce. Not to worry. Alan Cook is a lawyer and a former CPA. He understands the financial and tax implications of divorce and property division and has handled more than 3,000 family law-related cases.

At S. Alan Cook, P.C., we can help you unravel retirement plan division for:

  1. Pension plans
  2. Defined benefit plans
  3. 401(k) plans
  4. IRAs
  5. Roth IRAs
  6. 357 plans
  7. 502 plans
  8. All types of annuities
  9. Insurance contracts
  10. Structured settlement agreements
  11. Other deferred compensation plans


Many of these assets are difficult to value and even more difficult to divide equitably. Working with forensic accountants, actuaries and business valuators, we can arrive at a dollar figure value that can then be divided more reasonably.

With Alan Cook's experience as a former CPA, we can help you determine if there are questions about retirement plan division that need to be investigated, such as hidden assets. We understand what to look for and how to protect your interests in retirement plan division and assets division. And, we can also tell you when we think it is a waste of time and money to pursue such interests. Our team knows how difficult this can be, and we are ready to help you get through the process, happy about the decisions you make.

   Alan Cook and his legal team represented me in a very contentious divorce which saw many court appearances and negotiations. Alan and his staff always displayed highly professional behavior, demonstrated the utmost integrity and still had compassion for the human side of the legal matter. They tell you what they are going to do and then do it thoroughly and on time. Alan secured for me the best settlement possible. The highest recommendation I can give is I would use his services again.  

 - D.E.P., Previous S. Alan Cook Client