Beverly Hills Property Division Attorney
When you enter into a marriage, all property, earnings, and debts are shared equally with your spouse. A divorce requires the evaluation and determination of what assets are part of the marital estate, which are separate property, and the best way to fairly and equitably divide property. These can be very complex matters involving litigation, even after a judgment has been reached, because the court will determine the fiduciary duties of the spouses until the time the assets are fully distributed.
The Law Office of Karen S. Brown has been successful in handling complex property divisions in both settlements and through contentious litigation. Attorney Karen S. Brown will carefully obtain and review all relevant documents and information. She works with forensic specialists to arrive at the best possible settlement options for separating spouses. If these issues cannot be amicably resolved and agreed to, she can present the options to the judge and help fight for your best interests.
Schedule a free initial consultation with Beverly Hills property division lawyer Karen Brown. Call (323) 524-2225 or reach out online.
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Equitable Property Division in California
California follows a community property system when it comes to dividing marital assets and debts in a divorce. This means that property and debts acquired during the marriage are generally considered to belong equally to both spouses, regardless of who earned the income or whose name is on the title. During divorce proceedings, the court seeks to divide community property and debts equally between the parties unless an agreement is reached through negotiation or mediation. Separate property, such as assets owned before marriage or inherited during the marriage, typically remains with the original owner.
Equitable property division requires careful assessment and documentation to ensure fairness. Accurately valuing assets, such as real estate, businesses, retirement accounts, and investments, is critical to determining an equal split.
Dividing Assets & Debts During Divorce
The divorce process requires the court to divide a couple’s assets and debts on an equal basis. The parties, however, can agree to a distribution on a different basis and reach an agreement for the court to enter. Attorney Brown has extensive experience in handling matters that involve dividing both community and separate property, including:
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Retain a Certified Family Law Specialist for Your Property Division Case
Attorney Karen Brown’s extensive financial and business experience provides the knowledge and skill to handle complex financial matters. She understands the complex issues that high-asset and high-earning spouses face and uses her network of professional resources and experts to aid in the evaluation and determination of those matters. Her in-depth experience has secured successful outcomes for her clients in detecting missing assets and litigating those undisclosed assets.
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