Property Division and Moving On After Divorce
Serving San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties
If you are going through a divorce, you are about to start a new chapter in your life, and as you turn the page, you want to get off on the best foot possible. An experienced lawyer can help you through the property division process and make sure your rights are protected during asset distribution. At the La Verne Law Offices of Stephanie J. Squires, we can help you with a wide range of marital property division concerns as you look to build a better future.
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As a community property state, California presumes that everything acquired during marriage is shared equally between the parties. This is true for both assets and debts. If only one party is working, the other party is still entitled to half, with a few exceptions.
It is important that you tell us all the details of how you acquired assets and debts during your marriage so that we can help you use these available exceptions to your benefit. Working with highly qualified accountants and business evaluators, we can help you take a look at how retirement accounts, 401ks and family businesses will be affected by your divorce.
We have handled property division in all types of cases, including high asset divorce. We have handled everything from cases with no home or major property, to cases involving several real estate holdings, businesses, and complex investment accounts. We understand that every family is different, and our goal is to help you come up with solutions tailored to fit your needs.
Property Division and Divorce Mediation
In California, you are allowed to divide your assets in any way you want through divorce mediation, as long as both parties agree that it is fair and equitable. If one party would like to keep the house, while the other would like to keep the business, an agreement can be worked out. These cases can become complicated, so it is often to the benefit of our clients to come up with their own solutions, instead of going to court and asking a judge to decide.
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Whether you pursue divorce mediation or you want to fight for your house in court, we will fight to make sure your financial future is protected. Our La Verne offices are open during weekday business hours and we are available for weekend and evening appointments if necessary. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
