One of the most complex and often contentious aspects of divorce is the division of marital property and assets. Determining what constitutes marital property, accurately valuing all assets and liabilities, and ensuring that the division is fair and equitable requires both legal expertise and meticulous financial analysis. At Marjory Kaplan Law, our experienced property division attorney is dedicated to protecting our clients’ financial interests throughout the divorce process, working diligently to ensure that every asset is properly identified, valued, and divided in a manner that sets our clients up for long-term financial stability.

What Is Marital Property?
In most states, marital property includes all assets and debts acquired by either spouse during the course of the marriage, regardless of whose name they are in. Separate property — assets owned by one spouse before the marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance during the marriage — is generally not subject to division. However, the distinction between marital and separate property is not always clear-cut, and disputes over the classification of specific assets are common. Our attorneys are skilled at tracing the origins of assets and protecting our clients’ separate property claims.

Property Division Services We Provide
Our property division practice assists clients with a comprehensive range of asset and liability division matters, including:

• Identification and valuation of all marital assets
• Division of real estate including the family home
• Division of bank accounts, investments, and retirement accounts
• Business valuation and division of business interests
• Division of marital debts and liabilities
• Handling of complex assets including stock options and deferred compensation
• Pension and 401(k) division through Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
• Protection of separate property and inheritance claims
• Addressing hidden assets and financial disclosure issues

Equitable Does Not Always Mean Equal
Most states follow an equitable distribution standard, meaning that marital property is divided fairly — but not necessarily equally — based on a range of factors including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s financial contributions, earning capacity, and future needs. Our attorneys will advocate strongly to ensure that the division of property in your case is truly fair and reflective of your unique circumstances.

Contact Marjory Kaplan Law Today
If you are facing property division in a divorce, contact Marjory Kaplan Law today for a confidential consultation and let our experienced property division attorney protect your financial future.