 Encouraging Divorce Settlement So You Can Move OnI believe that in the vast majority of cases, two reasonable spouses can reach a divorce settlement without the costs and stress of taking disputes to court. However, sometimes, one spouse is bitter, angry and unreasonable. Dealing with that sort of person is what judges are for. Contact me for a free 30-minute consultation. |
If you are considering divorce or have already started the process, quality legal representation from an experienced lawyer can help you resolve the issues and get a fair result.
I have been helping Sonoma County clients with issues like legal separation, property and debt division, child custody and visitation, and child and spousal support for more than 20 years.
The quality of service I provide is reflected in the significant number of people who are referred to me by satisfied former clients. If you are looking for legal help with your divorce, contact me. I'm happy to provide a free 30-minute consultation for people who are considering hiring a family law attorney
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Carefully Dealing with Marital Property Division and Debt
Division of both property and debt in divorce is governed by a legal principle called "equitable division." Because property owned by married couples in California is considered, community property, that usually means that property owned and debt acquired by either spouse is divided equally.
There are, however, exceptions to the basic community property rule. For instance, if one spouse owned a home before the marriage and the other spouse was brought in as an owner during the marriage, the division can be more complicated than usual. There are also times when it is difficult to assign a value to marital property.
I strongly encourage my clients to settle out of court, unless the only way to settle is to give in to the other spouse's unreasonable demands. In those cases, I have the experience to vigorously represent my clients' interests in court.
When you contact me to discuss representation during your divorce, you will be meeting with a family law attorney with more than 20 years of experience understanding the unique characteristics of each case and providing quality advice and representation.
