Alameda, California, Divorce Lawyer Helping Clients Divide Marital Property
California is a community property state. In most cases, property, assets, income and debts that are acquired during the marriage are considered community marital property. The division of marital property can often be a contentious issue that drives spouses even further apart. My goal is to help you work through this issue by looking at each asset and finding a reasonable and creative way to divide it so that in the end everyone feels they have gotten their fair share.
Please contact the Law Offices of Steven G. Rosenberg to arrange a free consultation if you need an experienced divorce lawyer to help you identify and properly divide marital property. I can meet with you during normal business hours, but I am also available evenings and weekends, if necessary, with advance notice.
Creative Solutions to Marital Property Division
The overall division of marital property is usually roughly about equal. However, property that was acquired previous to the marriage or as a gift or inheritance is considered non-marital property and will not be subject to property division.
Since 1976, I have been providing practical solutions to complicated problems related to the issue of marital property settlement agreements. I approach my clients' property concerns in a creative and active manner. There may be ways of dividing property not previously considered, and I am adept at exploring different options when it comes to dividing:
- Bank accounts
- Retirement plans
- Personal property
- Marital debt
- Real estate acquired and paid for during the marriage as well as the proceeds of a sale related to real estate holdings
When necessary, my firm works with experts, such as real estate appraisers, accountants and business evaluators, to help correctly value these types of assets. I will also help you explore the tax implications that may follow for certain types of marital property we are negotiating for. I will use this information to arrive at a reasonable, equitable settlement, which is always my goal.
I also believe that by taking an approach that avoids litigation and keeps the arena of negotiation open by all parties often leads to a calmer setting where people are more willing to work together rather than against one another. We can explore different strategies, such as trading whole assets or debts, instead of letting the court split everything. If both sides achieve certain things they want, this also creates a better environment for the children involved, because both parents will be satisfied and will probably continue to work together on other issues, such as child custody and parenting plans.
As your divorce attorney, I am here to help you arrive at an equitable distribution agreement of your marital property like a business transaction, quickly, efficiently and calmly. Contact me today if this method appeals to you. I offer free consultations and can meet with you in the evening or during the weekend if my schedule permits.
Free initial consultation. Easy access from Oakland and Interstate 880.
The Law Offices of Steven G. Rosenberg is a family law firm located in Alameda, California. The firm represents clients in cities such as Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Berkeley, Piedmont, Dublin, Fremont and Martinez and throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
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