Temecula Property Distribution Lawyer

Resolving Important Divorce Matters

When a husband and wife decide todivorce or separate, they must face many issues concerning their individual futures. These include child custody and visitation, child and spousal support and the divis ion of their marital property. Marital property is a legal term that refers to the property that has accumulated throughout the duration of a marriage. All marital property is subject to distribution among ex-spouses. Any property that is accumulated before or after the marriage is considered separate property and is not subject to distribution.

A Temecula divorce attorney from Hanson, Gorian & Bradford is experienced in handling all types of legal issues related to contested,uncontested and collaborative divorces. When we represent a client's interests in this vital family law matter, we take care to accurately assess what property may be affected and then provide the legal counsel necessary to properly present the case and seek the best possible result during mediation or in court.

Property Division in a Temecula Divorce

The court requires that spouses who decide to divorce or separate must reach an agreement regarding property distribution. This may include the family home, other real estate, motor vehicles, checking and savings accounts, retirement funds, investments, personal property, jewelry and other assets. Liabilities will also need to be divided. Depending on the amount of property and each spouse's individual needs, the property division process may be highly complex and difficult to resolve.

The discovery and negotiation procedure must be thoroughly taken through to completion so that all property is disclosed by both parties. If yours is a high net worth divorce, this action is very important so that you are not taken advantage of in any way. This is one of many reasons it is highly advisable to work with an attorney rather than attempting to navigate the divorce on your own.

Contact a Temecula property distribution lawyer to learn more about the laws concerning fair and equitable division of property during your divorce.