Getting a divorce means dividing the property acquired during your marriage. The first step is to determine what is marital property and what is non-marital property.
Marital property is everything you and your spouse purchased during the existence of your marriage. It does not matter if the title is held individually or by both spouses as community property or in joint tenancy. Non-marital property, on the other hand, is property acquired by either spouse before, during, or after the existence of the marriage. It can be in the form of a gift, bequest or inheritance. In addition, it may have been purchased before the marriage took place or is excluded by a valid prenuptial agreement.
If you are currently going through a divorce, you know how difficult it can be to keep your emotions in check. You may be having a hard time making decisions or reaching resolutions with your spouse. Contact an experienced and knowledgeable Orange County Family Law attorney who can give you the information, advice and guidance that will help you identify and achieve what is important to you – while helping you move forward.
