Jennings Divorce Attorney Offering More Than 15 Years of Experience
If you and your spouse are considering a divorce, obtain experienced legal help. Property division concerns can quickly escalate into heated disputes. A highly skilled Lafayette community property attorney will advocate your right to maintain your separate property and a fair share of the marital estate.
At the Lafayette law firm of Galloway Jefcoat, L.L.P., we offer more than 15 years of experience handling contested and uncontested divorces. We understand the emotional sensitivity of property division. You and your spouse worked hard to maintain a certain lifestyle and now you are faced with a level of uncertainty. We offer strong advocacy tempered with sound judgment to protect your rights without causing emotions to escalate. Contact our law firm today to schedule a consultation. We are ready to achieve your goals through negotiation or trial.
Pursuing an Equitable Distribution of Community Property
Louisiana is a community property state. During a divorce, any assets obtained during the marriage or handled as joint assets are subject to an equitable distribution. This does not simply mean a 50/50 split. For example, if you acquire the family home, your former spouse would possibly maintain the family vacation home or several other assets equaling the value of the family home. Similarly, the debts you and your spouse mutually share would be divided between the two of you during a divorce. We have the resources to consult forensic accountants in determining the extent of your marital property, such as:
Joint assets
- Family home
- Cabin or vacation home
- Stocks, bonds and other investments
- Pension plans, 401(k) plans and other retirement benefits
Mutual debts
- Home equity loans
- Car loans
- Medical bills
- Credit card bills
A key part of asset division includes determining how your assets and debts were handled during your marriage. The family law attorneys at our firm have the skills and resources to determine which property is subject to an equitable distribution.
Any assets you owned before getting married will be protected from your spouse, unless the assets were handled as part of your marital estate. For example, if you were given an inheritance before getting married and then placed the money in your joint savings, the inheritance would need to be split between you and your spouse.
Similarly, if you took a loan out under your name to remodel your family home, we would argue that both parties are responsible to pay back the loan based on how the loan was used. The divorce lawyers at our firm offer a comprehensive approach focused on determining the extent of your mutual assets and debts. We are committed to securing your property division rights.
Contact Us for Skilled Advocacy and Legal Counsel
If you are going through a divorce and dealing with property division issues, contact us online or call 337-205-7085 or toll free at 888-537-1490. When you select our firm, you can feel confident that your needs are being met. Se habla español.
