Riverside, California Property Division Attorney

Property division in a divorce can become very complex and requires an experienced attorney who can assess your income, marital property, and rights. At the Law Offices of H. William Edgar, our attorney will take a comprehensive approach to address your immediate financial concerns and protect your rights to assets.

We are experienced in representing clients with multimillion-dollar businesses and complex marital estates. To protect your rights in a California property division matter, please contact us for a free consultation.

Community property in the State of California

California is a community property state, which means that all property accumulated over the course of the marriage is considered “community property.” At the time of divorce, the assets will be divided equally. These matters can be complex when determining what assets were actually accumulated during the marriage and which are considered “separate property.”

We will work with experts including forensic accountants, doctors, psychologists, retirement division specialists and other vocational experts who can assess your financial status, identify marital property, and assert your rights.

Identifying assets and locating property

One complex area of property division, especially when one party does not have direct control of the finances, is identifying hidden assets and property. This can be particularly relevant where one spouse owns or operates a family business or private practice.

Marriage settlement agreements and your property

It is a common misconception that property like cars or debts may be tied to one person. For better or for worse, any property acquired during the marriage is considered “community property” and will be divided equally. Our attorneys are skilled in helping clients work out marriage settlement agreements to protect certain assets, including real estate, family business operations, or prevent certain debt. While we work towards settlement, we are prepared to take any case to court. Please contact us for more information about property division and protecting your financial security after a divorce.

It costs nothing to learn how we can help. Contact Law Offices of H. William Edgar for a free consultation with an experienced divorce and property division lawyer at either our Riverside or Temecula offices.

Credit cards accepted • Off-site, evening, and weekend appointments available • Payment plans available • Se Habla Espanol / Spanish language services available • Conveniently located just off the 60 Freeway in Riverside, CA