Division of Property
San Diego Divorce Attorney/Division of property
- What is community property?
- What property did a spouse bring into the marriage and is it communal or individual property?
- What is the valuation of property?
- Are retirement accounts considered as part of community property?
- What are the marital assets?
- Does a spouse have unknown assets or has he or she hidden assets in preparation for divorce?
- What are the liabilities?
California law mandates a 50/50 division of community property.
The attorneys and professional staff at the Law Office of Thomas M. Huguenor understand that is where the debate begins - not where it ends.
Division of property in a California divorce case is a complex matter that can have a drastic impact on your quality-of-life and the financial well-being of you and your family.
San Diego Divorce Lawyer Thomas M. Huguenor has spent four decades fighting for the rights of clients in all types of Family Law matters. He is a board-certified specialist in Family Law (a distinction earned by just 1 in 200 California attorneys) and has an AV peer- rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the distinguished legal organization's highest award for professional excellence.
The identification and division of marital property is of critical importance in a divorce. There is only one chance to get it right and consulting a veteran San Diego Divorce Attorney experienced in all aspects of property settlement cases is critical to protecting your rights.
A thorough evaluation and accounting of marital property requires specific legal and accounting skills; and may even require the specialized skills of other professionals, including property appraisers and accountants.
By focusing exclusively in the area of divorce, child custody and other Family Law matters, The Law Office of Thomas M. Huguenor has the knowledge, experience, resources and professional relationships with the financial and legal experts that can be critical in complex division of property cases.
An accurate valuation of property is often among the most important steps when seeking a fair division of property. For example, is your home being represented at fair market value or at purchase price? The wild swings in California property values over the last decade make determining the value of your marital home a critical issue.
Additionally, an accurate accounting of liabilities is also crucial. Is there a second mortgage? Has your spouse taken out credit cards in your name unbeknownst to you? Will you remain liable for past and future medical bills of a spouse or child?
Frequently, a spouse planning on divorce for some time will also attempt to move, hide or otherwise accumulate assets and then shield them from a property settlement. After 40 years of fighting for the rights of clients in divorce cases, you can rest assured that the attorneys and staff at the Law Office of Thomas M. Huguenor are well-versed in uncovering the deceit and deception that often accompanies division of property in a San Diego divorce case.
The Law Offices of Thomas M. Huguenor offers free and confidential consultations to anyone facing divorce in all family courts throughout the San Diego area, including the Madge Bradley Courthouse and the 6th Avenue locations in San Diego; the North County Division on South Melrose in Vista; and the East County Division in El Cajon.
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