Dana Point Marital Asset Division Lawyers
Property division is one of the most important and often contentious aspects of divorce. An experienced divorce lawyer can help you understand your rights and ensure that your right to an equitable division of marital assets is protected.
At the law firm of Bohm, Matsen, Kegel & Aguilera in Costa Mesa, California, we work diligently to provide each of our clients with the effective legal representation they require. In divorce cases, we utilize a pro-active approach to dispute resolution and often are able to help clients avoid costs of protracted litigation through the effective use of negotiation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) measures. When litigation is necessary to protect the financial rights and interests of a client, we have the trial experience necessary to provide clients with the vigorous representation they require.
Property Division in California
All property subject to a divorce must be carefully identified and characterized. In California, Property is defined either as community property or separate property. Community property is generally any property acquired during a marriage. There are a few limited exceptions, including money or other assets gained from an inheritance as gift. Separate property is generally any property acquired prior to marriage, through inheritance or gift.
All community property is subject to division. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the court will generally divide community properly equally. Some exceptions exist, including cases in which one party has misappropriated marital assets. Of course, property division is just part of the overall financial structure of a divorce, which may also include child support and/or spousal support (alimony).
Certified Family Law Specialist
Attorney Sherry Graybehl D'Antony heads our family law practice. Attorney D'Antony is certified as a family law specialist by the State Bar of California. She has been handling divorce and family law cases for more than 20 years.
As an experienced divorce and family law attorney, attorney D'Antony understands the impact a divorce can have on the financial security of her clients. To provide each client with the comprehensive representation he or she requires, attorney D'Antony frequently enlists the services of forensic accountants and other qualified financial experts in divorce cases.
High Asset Divorce and Complex Property Division
Bohm, Matsen, Kegel & Aguilera has represented many clients in high asset divorce cases in which the effective management of complex property division issues is critical. We encourage you to visit our section on complex property division to learn more about key issues in a high asset divorce case and see why so many clients have relied on BMKA for the sophisticated representation required in such cases.
Contact an Orange County Divorce Lawyer
To speak with one of our Orange County property division lawyers, contact BMKA in Costa Mesa, California. For assistance, call 714-602-5845 or contact us by e-mail.
