Distinguishing Community Property From Separate Property
Community property consists of all assets and property a married couple has acquired during the marriage, with some exceptions. Generally, all property acquired either before the marriage or after the date of separation, as well as property acquired through inheritance or gift, is considered separate property.
Usually, the longer a marriage lasts, the greater the difficulty in distinguishing community property from separate property. When the property in question involves complex financial assets such as real estate, businesses, pension funds or stock options, the task grows even more difficult.
Our lawyers at The Law Offices of Burch and Coulston, LLP will advise you on your rights and responsibilities in this regard. Our goal is to ensure that our client retains ownership of all of the assets he or she is entitled to.
Contact an attorney at The Law Offices of Burch and Coulston, LLP, in Irvine, California, for help distinguishing community property from separate property in your divorce matter.
Asset Protection in Divorce Proceedings
Throughout the entire course of a marriage, each spouse has a fiduciary duty to protect their joint marital assets. Prior to the commencement of a divorce proceeding and during that process, a spouse may seek to dispose of a marital asset or assets without the knowledge or permission of the other. This can hurt the case of the spouse who illegally transfers or disposes of a marital asset. We work with clients to find better and legal solutions to protect their assets during the dissolution of marriage.
Complex Marital Property Division Cases
As experienced divorce attorneys, The Law Offices of Burch and Coulston, LLP, understands all of the issues surrounding marital property division. We have particular expertise in cases involving marital property division of complex assets. We help uncover hidden assets and identify solutions to the complicated matters that often accompany these cases.
Contact a family law attorney for a consultation with a lawyer at The Law Offices of Burch and Coulston, LLP, about your property division case by calling 949.202.5728 or 866.909.6059, or contact us online. We serve clients throughout Orange County, California, and beyond, including the cities of Santa Ana, Dana Point, Mission Viejo and Newport Beach, among others.
