Community Property Division

Community Property Division Lawyers in Orange County

Community property consists of properly a married couple has acquired during the marriage, with some exceptions such as inheritances and gifts. Generally, all property acquired before the marriage 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, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P. 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, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P. 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 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 prejudice the case of the spouse who illegally transfers or disposes of a marital asset.

Complex Marital Property Division Cases

As experienced divorce attorneys, The Law Offices of Burch, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P. understands all of the issues surrounding marital property division. We have particular expertise in cases involving complex aspects of marital property division.

For a consultation with a lawyer at The Law Offices of Burch, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P., call 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.