Property & Debt Division

Orange County Marital Property Division Attorney

Marital property division in California is based upon the concept of "community property." Community property generally includes any property, assets, and marital debts that are acquired throughout the course of the marriage. Marriages of all durations--five, ten, and twenty years alike--have a considerable amount of shared property involved. The Law Office of Karen H. Beckman represents clients in the process of marital property division to ensure their rights are protected. The firm also strives to protect the economic and non-economic contributions of each spouse to the marriage.

Would you like to speak with a lawyer about marital property division and divorce asset protection? Contact The Law Office of Karen H. Beckman to arrange a consultation in her Orange or Irvine, California, office.

A Full Disclosure of Marital Property

The process of distributing property, assets, and debt requires each party to provide a full disclosure regarding finances, income, and debt. The firm is adept at identifying behaviors that may cause delays in the process. These behaviors include hiding marital assets and withholding other crucial financial information. If necessary, the firm will refer to experts such as forensic accountants, subpoena records, and take other proactive steps to ensure all assets are correctly identified. These issues can arise if a person owns a business or is self-employed.

Marital property division involves many technical issues that Attorney Beckman is experienced in. She strives to reach a reasonable and fair settlement without litigation. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, she is prepared to aggressively litigate on behalf of her clients. Property that can be included in the settlement includes:

• Marital home
• Second home or vacation home
• Stocks, bonds, and other investments
• Retirement plans
• Vehicles
• Recreational equipment such as boats, motorcycles, and RVs
• Furniture
• Artwork

Contact the family law firm to arrange a consultation.