Orange County Marital Property Attorney
In California, all community property and debts (those acquired during the course of a marriage, with some exceptions) are subject to a 50/50 split upon divorce. Other arrangements are possible with the approval of the court.
The financial stakes are significant, even for people with relatively modest marital estates. As the size and complexity of a couple's financial situation increases, so does the task of property division. Clearly, you need an experienced advisor and advocate during the property division process.
I am Barbara Klein, a divorce attorney with more than 16 years experience in division of assets cases, including complex property division matters. I have the knowledge and resources needed to successfully handle all types of cases, and I will work diligently to achieve the best possible property settlement for you.
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Dividing Property and Debts
Property division during divorce is a three-step process:
1. Characterization of property — Separate property (assets and debts you had before your marriage, inheritances and gifts) must be identified, as distinct from assets and debts acquired during the course of the marriage. The longer the duration of the marriage, the more difficult this task can become.
2. Valuation of marital property and debts — A market-based value must be placed on community assets and debts.
3. Division of community property — Some basis for dividing property and debts must be reached, based on agreement of the parties or equal division by the court.
As a lawyer, I have extensive experience in all aspects of the process. My firm will systematically analyze your situation to uncover key financial and valuation issues. Then I will work with determination to achieve the optimal property settlement for you.
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