Philadelphia Marital Property Division Lawyers
Complex Marital Property Division Problems in Divorce
If your divorce case is likely to present complicated problems with respect to marital property division, the attorneys of Berman & Asbel have the experience and versatility to represent your interests effectively. Our practice in such areas as estate planning, business valuation and asset protection, and real estate maybe helpful for anyone whose divorce is likely to focus on property division issues.
Contact a knowledgeable lawyer at Berman & Asbel in Media to learn how our experience with complex marital property division problems can help you through your divorce.
We serve divorce clients in Greater Philadelphia and the Main Line
Marital property division can be the most significant issue in divorce cases involving childless couples, affluent couples, empty nesters, or owners of family business or investment assets. Our ability to demystify the asset valuation and distribution process can help you in such situations as the following:
- Distinguishing each spouse's separate property from marital assets subject to division in divorce
- Dividing pension or retirement accounts
- Recovering concealed transfers of marital property or undisclosed income
- Ensuring that family business assets are valued at their true worth
- Dividing tax attributes fairly between divorcing spouses
- Enforcing or challenging the terms of a prenuptial agreement
- Negotiating the division of a substantial marital estate
- Litigating or mediating property division disputes
In many situations, we work with forensic accountants or financial specialists to help us identify accurate valuations and equitable bases of division.
Pennsylvania law seeks a fair division, not an equal division of property
As an equitable distribution jurisdiction, Pennsylvania does not require an even distribution of property between the couple. State law requires instead a fair distribution. In some cases, we can show that the other spouse should bear some responsibility for dissipating the marital estate through gambling, drug abuse or an affair during the marriage, so that the division of assets should favor the innocent party.
Our lawyers also advise same-sex partners or unmarried couples about the division of assets when they choose to go their separate ways.
For more information about our ability to protect and advance your interests in marital property division problems, Contact an experienced divorce attorney at Berman & Asbel in Media.
