Boston Property Valuation Attorneys
Making sure that your goals and concerns are looked after during the division of property portion of your divorce can have a substantial impact on your quality of life after your divorce. The assets that you take with you from the marriage can become the foundation that financially supports your new household. Ensuring that you have what you need to move on can be critical.
At Gilbert Law Offices, P.C., our Weymouth property division attorneys understand the need for a property settlement that is fair to you. Our skill and experience allow us to effectively pursue your goals regarding the division of assets. Let us help you achieve your goals in the division of property.
What Factors Does the Court Consider in a Property Settlement?
The division of property that occurs as part of a divorce is sometimes thought of as being an equal division of assets. While many divisions of property may come close to being equal, the real goal of the court is an equitable division of the marital estate. The first thing to define is equitable, which has a meaning closer to fair or objective than equal. Next, what is the marital estate? Roughly speaking, the marital estate is that property which was gained during the marriage. Property owned by the individuals before the marriage is generally not considered as part of the marital estate.
The court will apply certain factors such as the length of the marriage, the health of each spouse, their employability and what property did each spouse bring to the marriage.
Typical assets to be divided include:
- Homes
- Automobiles
- Retirement accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s
- Bank accounts
- Small businesses
Small Business Valuation
Dividing a small business may not be the most advantageous way to deal with such an asset. We are skilled at obtaining a proper valuation for a small business and conducting negotiations that will preserve the business's value while still creating an equitable division of property.
Contact Us
For family law representation that is skilled in securing an equitable division of property, in Massachusetts call 781-347-1928 or toll free at 866-699-8738, or simply contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our divorce lawyers.
