A property division can be fraught with obstacles during a divorce. Partners can accumulate assets of significant value over the years, and dividing them equally is virtually impossible. California Certified Family Law Specialist Judy L. Burger has extensive experience helping divorcing couples divide their property equitably and with the least rancor.
She shares the benefit of her experience in these tips for overcoming common property division obstacles during a divorce.
Common Obstacles to Dividing Property in a Divorce
Divorce can be difficult enough, but adding complex asset divisions into the mix often stretches tempers and emotions to the breaking point. Such divisions are never easy because they involve more than easily sectioned assets. Some of the most common obstacles to dividing property in a divorce include:
- Family or Jointly-Owned Businesses – Determining who keeps the business, how it is divided, or other related questions is often complex.
- Common Property—The home and other common property are often a serious point of contention in divorce property divisions.
- Sentimental Property – A favorite book collection or family heirloom can cause negotiations to reach an impasse.
- Digital Assets – Music collections and even the right to use online consumer awards can cause a breakdown in property division negotiations.
- Retirement Benefits—Joint investments and retirement accounts can be real sticking points when determining an equitable property division.
- Marital Debts – Couples can disagree more about debts than assets, and creating an arrangement to cover debts can be the hardest aspect of a property division.
- Small Children – Younger children and custody considerations add several layers of additional concerns when dividing assets and marital properties.
Tips for a Smoother Property Division During Divorce
How can you help the property division process go much smoother? Follow these tips:
Don’t Be In a Hurry
Property divisions take time, and more complex assets and issues will require even more. Resolve to be patient and allow the process to play out. Critical factors, such as business valuations, asset valuations, and other processes, require time to be completed. Trust Attorney Judy L. Burger to work diligently with the best resources and leading experts to get the facts you need before serious decisions can be made.
Start With Short-Term Solutions
Begin by keeping things on an even keel. Make sure both households stay afloat for several months. Keep the rent, mortgages, car payments, and other bills current while everything else is being figured out. Focus on caring for yourself and your family, especially if children are involved. Seek amicable arrangements to keep life going steady for a while.
Focus on Needs and Interests, Not Positions
Avoid starting off with solid pronouncements like “I demand the house and the children every weekend.” Focus instead on your needs and interests and those of your family. What does everyone need to live on? How can you maintain a good relationship with the children? How will their needs best be met?
Get Seasoned Legal Guidance
Negotiating the minefields of divorce and property divisions without a seasoned family law attorney is like braving uncharted shoals hidden by large waves – you’re asking for disaster. A Certified Family Law Specialist like Judy Burger has the recognized expertise for navigating complicated divorce negotiations and property divisions.
She can guide the negotiations and offer strategic counsel while representing your interests and those of your children. An experienced third party like her can prevent serious misunderstandings, emotional arguments, and other detriments to a favorable outcome.
CA Divorce & Property Division Guidance
Troublesome relations and complex asset divisions are no problem for Attorney Judy Burger. She has successfully guided numerous complex divorces and property divisions so families can move forward. Contact The Law Offices of Judy L. Burger in California for legal representation, mediation, negotiation, and litigation concerning divorce and complex property divisions.