Pasadena Division of Property Assets Lawyer Attorney

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One of the most contentious aspects of obtaining a divorce is dividing up marital property and debts. The division of property is often complex and can be difficult even for experienced attorneys. For that reason, you want to make sure you retain the services of a family law or divorce attorney with experience and knowledge of property division who can provide you with sound advice and skilled representation.

In the Pasadena and Inland Empire area, many individuals turn to the Law Offices of J. Arthur Bernal for affordable, quality legal services in the areas of family law and divorce. Since 1985, Pasadena attorney J. Arthur Bernal has been helping people just like you with family law and divorce issues, including the division of property.

His longevity in practicing family law has allowed him to compile an extensive network of appraisers, actuaries, and other experts to assist with the complex issues that may arise in relation to the valuation of marital assets.

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Experienced Pasadena Division of Property Lawyer

California division of property issues generally fall into two categories: valuation and classification of property.

• Property Classification: In order to be subject to property division, assets and debts must be classified as “marital.” Non-marital assets and debts (often consisting of assets and debts brought into a marriage) may not be subject to property division; however, there are many factors that can transmute non-marital property into marital property. You should consult an experienced property division lawyer to determine which property is community property and which is not.
• Property Valuation: Valuing certain assets can be very complex. For example, professional practices, such as legal practices or medical practices, are difficult to value, as are ownership interests in small businesses or closed companies. Future interests can also pose valuation problems, such as stock options, insurance policies and pension plans. An experienced attorney can help you understand the issues and utilize experts to value these difficult and complex assets.

Contact an Experienced Pasadena Property Division Attorney

For additional information about the classification and valuation of assets and debts, or to discuss your specific California property division matter with an experienced Inland Empire family law and divorce attorney, schedule a free confidential consultation by calling us at (626) 577-1992, or fill out our intake form and we will contact you.

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