As an experienced family law lawyer, Juliene Lee Ash has extensive experience handling the division of property and debt for couples in the process of divorce or legal separation. When a marriage ends, the division of marital assets and debt can become complex. Property Division Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash is a strong advocate for the rights of her clients. If you are divorcing or going through a legal separation, Ms. Ash will protect your interests while working toward an equitable distribution of assets and debts. Call (760) 341-7761 to arrange a private consultation with Ms. Ash. As a skilled family law attorney, she will thoroughly examine the details of your situation to protect your rights in all matters involving the division of marital property and debt. Property Division Lawyer | Distribution of Marital Assets & Debt Property Division Attorney Juliene Lee Ash helps clients navigate the division of marital assets and debt in Palm Desert and throughout California. She will explain your rights and obligations, and help you understand the way the court may divide your property and your liabilities. What is Community Property? California’s community property laws require marital assets and debt to be distributed equitably unless agreed otherwise by the parties. However, what is included as community property is often disputed. Items acquired during the marriage are generally considered community property and therefore belong to both spouses. In order to determine which assets and debts are considered community property, the date of acquisition along with the date of separation first must be established. The date of acquisition refers to when the item came into your possession, and the date of separation refers to the exact date on which the marriage is considered to have ended. To be deemed community property, the item must have been acquired within the duration of the marriage or earned during the marriage. Marital property may include: • Each spouse’s income • Money • Bank accounts • Real estate • Collectibles • Family-owned businesses • Business assets • Jewelry • Home Decor • Furniture • Stocks • Cars • Boats • Motorcycles • Retirement funds • Pensions • Timeshares • Pets Property Division Lawyer Juliene Lee Ash is dedicated to protecting and advocating your interests. She has developed a strong network of contacts in the Coachella Valley and throughout California who are able to provide any expertise when necessary. If an expert is required for a property or business valuation or forensic accounting, Ms. Ash will coordinate those details to help you obtain the strongest financial position possible. What is Separate Property? Property and debt owned by each spouse separately, before or after the marriage or through inheritance, generally will not be divided. These issues can become complex when marital funds are used for separate property, or the commingling of funds. Property Division Attorney Juliene Lee Ash works diligently to help clients obtain proper valuation for all assets. How is debt distributed during divorce? Debt is also divided during divorce, with each spouse becoming responsible for certain debts. Call our Experienced Palm Desert Property Division Lawyer Today To learn about your rights and your options, call Property Division Attorney Juliene Lee Ash at (760) 341-7761, or connect with us online. She will provide answers during a private consultation while also offering guidance toward the outcome which will allow you to have the peace of mind in order to reclaim your life and move forward after parting ways.