St. Charles Marital Property Division in a Divorce
Because many factors are taken into account when dividing marital property, it is critical to partner with an attorney who can zealously advocate for you. At Stange Law Firm LLC, we are enthusiastic about standing up for our clients. Using hard work and a dedication to justice, we focus on protecting your interests in a divorce.
Our clients include people throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. They range from spouses with minimal assets and short-term marriages, to spouses that have been married for years and have significant holdings. Regardless of the nature or the complexity of your property, we are well prepared to achieve the best possible results for you.
Sometimes protecting assets in a divorce is worth a very hard fight. In those cases, we do everything possible to take on the other side. Other times, the best solutions are created by spouses making decisions together, either through mediation or collaborative divorce. We frequently encourage our clients to take a more cost-effective approach by using alternative dispute resolution methods.
We can help with all aspects of property division:
- Identifying marital property: Courts aim to divide marital property and debts equitably. To do this, they must first determine which property is "marital property" and which is not. Marital property is property that was acquired during the marriage, with a few exceptions such as gifts that were given only to one spouse, inheritance or things that were bought with assets obtained before the marriage.
- Dividing marital property and debts: We sometimes work with knowledgeable experts who can help our clients assess their property and debts. When necessary, we can call upon our reliable network of forensic accountants, financial analysts, business valuation specialists and others who can provide testimony in support of our clients' cases. These experts help us identify separate property and trace its transformation into marital property, which is critical in cases where there has been contribution or commingling of funds.
Planning Ahead for Property Division in Divorce
Divorcing couples face a major transformation as the resources that formerly supported one household must be divided to support two. If you are facing divorce, a divorce financial planner can help you make smart decisions about your finances before, during and after a divorce.
Contact a St. Louis Property Division Attorney
To learn more about our approach to property division, contact us online or by phone to schedule a free and confidential hour consultation with a lawyer at any of our convenient locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, in St. Louis County, St. Charles, Jefferson County and St. Louis City, Missouri, and Belleville, Illinois.
Saint Louis County Office: 314-219-1865 Click to learn more about this location.
Jefferson County (Arnold) Office: 636-333-0396 Click to learn more about this location.
St. Charles Office: 636-674-8118 Click to learn more about this location.
Belleville Office: 618-505-4643 Click to learn more about this location
Saint Louis City Office: 314-499-8340 Click to learn more about this location.
