Riverside Property Division Lawyer

When spouses decide to go through with their divorce, the division of their property must be addressed. If spouses are able to come to a mutual understanding regarding the division of their property, and the agreement is fair to both sides, they can create a property arrangement.  When spouses cannot, however, come to an agreement regarding the distribution of their assets, the family court must get involved, and a judge must divide the property accordingly.

Marital Property vs. Separate Property

Before property is divided, the court most sort through what is marital property and what is separate property.  Marital property is usually regarded as any property that is acquired throughout the duration of the marriage. This may include homes, cars, property, 401k, savings, and debts. Separate property is usually considered any property that was acquired before the beginning of the marriage, third party gifts, or inheritances. After property has been categorized, it will be divided by the court, and the division may not be 50/50. In that state of California, the court may base its decision upon other factors and reward property in accordance with those outside factors. 

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