Marital Property Division

San Mateo Divorce Attorney

Marital property division is one of the many tasks involved in a divorce. We can help minimize the difficulty and aggravation. JC Law Offices evaluates assets and property to ensure equitable marital property division. When businesses owned by spouses are involved we bring in expert business analysts for a valuation of business assets and liabilities. If you need representation to protect your property interests during dissolution of marriage, contact divorce lawyer Jonathan G. Chance.

California Community Property Law

California is a community property state. Marital community property is property earned or acquired during marriage by either spouse. Upon divorce an estate property is valued to determine equitable division of the property. The estate includes not only marital property but each spouse’s financial obligations to the estate, retirement accounts, 401k's, military pensions, investments and stock options, real property, and family businesses. The net estate is then split between spouses. By law, the divorce settlement must stipulate equal division between spouses.

Our family law practice is dedicated to protecting your rights and interests in all aspects of divorce law. We have successfully represented clients in contested and uncontested divorces, large and small estates, and business assets.

Contact a Dedicated California Family Law Attorney

If you have questions about marital property division, contact JC Law Offices to speak with a San Mateo divorce attorney who will meticulously evaluate your estate.