Sonoma County Property Division Attorneys
Property division is frequently one of the most highly contested parts of a divorce proceeding. As a community property state, California law requires that all marital property be divided equitably between the spouses. Marital property is considered any asset or debt that was acquired during the course of the marriage, other than gifts or inheritances. Anything owned by the spouses prior to the marriage is considered separate property and generally is not included in the distribution. However, problems of asset characterization can arise where, for example, community assets are used to pay off debt on separate property.
In many cases, the biggest challenge in property division cases is determining what is community property and what is separate. Be sure that you have an attorney who will fight for your rights and work to obtain the best possible property agreement available. At the Law Offices of Julia J. Parranto in Santa Rosa, we help clients to resolve all types of property division disputes during divorce.
Always Seeking the Best Possible Outcome
When you hire our firm, we will help you identify everything that you owned prior to the marriage and fight aggressively to favorably resolve any disputes. Whether your spouse is trying to claim an asset that should be community property or trying to have your separate property included as a marital asset, we work to obtain a result that benefits you.
Once the marital property has been identified, the next step is to assign a value to each asset and divide them fairly between the spouses. We consult with valuation experts and other specialists who can help us determine the value of real property as well as retirement accounts, stock options and other financial assets. We can also advise you about possible strategies for dividing assets that could be more beneficial to you in the future.
Call for a Free Initial Consultation
Contact our office today to discuss your property division questions with a lawyer. We are available during regular business hours and by appointment at other times. You can reach us by phone at 866-895-4129 or via e-mail.
