San Diego Property Division Lawyer
As a community property state, California law requires that all marital assets and all marital debts must be divided equitably between the spouses upon their divorce. Determining what should be considered marital assets can sometimes be a complex process, and the help of a skilled family law attorney can be extremely beneficial.
At the Anthony C. Starks, Attorney at Law law firm in San Diego, California, I work with clients in a wide variety of family law cases, including divorce and related areas like division of property. I have over 25 years of experience and have been certified as a specialist in family law as designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Protecting Your Interests
In some cases, reaching agreement on what is marital property and what is non-marital property can be the most contentious part of property division. For the most part, anything you purchased or went into debt for prior to the day you were married is considered non-marital property. Anything you purchased or went into debt for after the day you were married is considered marital property.
One way to limit the amount of time and energy spent on property division is to draft a pre-post marital agreement that clearly defines personal property at the beginning of the marriage. There are other factors that come into play, such as commingling. If you spent money you inherited or that was given to you as a gift on things like home remodeling or your spouse's college degree, there should be special consideration for these expenditures in the divorce settlement.
Call for a Free Consultation
Contact my office today to discuss your property division questions. I am available to talk to you over the phone or in person, whichever is more convenient for you.
