Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Property Division Lawyers
In the current economy, many people approach divorce with just as many debts as they have assets, perhaps even more debt. Whether you are entering divorce with a considerable amount of property and assets, a significant amount of debt or both, it is important to work with an experienced divorce lawyer who is knowledgeable in Pennsylvania equitable distribution laws, and who will assertively represent your interests.
When you work with our Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, property division attorneys at Turner & O'Connell, Attorneys at Law, you can have peace of mind knowing that our lawyers have the experience, knowledge and skills needed to represent you effectively — whether decisions are already decided, you need help with negotiations or you need quality representation in court.
Dauphin County Attorneys: Divorce, Marital Assets and Debts
What is your financial situation in divorce? What assets are subject to division? What assets do you care most about protecting? Is there concern about uncovering hidden assets? These are important questions in divorce — questions that may define how property division should be handled in your divorce. Our Dauphin County family law attorneys can assist you with all types of property and debt in divorce, including:
- The marital home
- Vehicles or personal property
- Vacation, rental or investment properties
- A family business
- A professional practice
- Retirement accounts such as 401(k) plans, IRAs or pensions
- Employment stock options and deferred compensation
- Marital debts
In Pennsylvania, absent a marital settlement agreement, the court will divide property in accordance to equitable distribution standards. This means the court will divide property in a way it deems is fair — which may or may not be equal. A number of factors are considered to determine what is equitable (fair). Only marital assets are subject to distribution. Therefore, it is first important to define what property is marital and what property is separate (nonmarital), such as assets brought into the marriage or inheritances intended for only one of the parties.
Division of marital assets and debts can be very simple or extremely complex. Sometimes it can be resolved in a quick no-fault divorce agreement and other times there is a lot to fight about. We are there for you regardless.
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To schedule a free consultation with an experienced Harrisburg divorce lawyer, call our law firm at (800) 870-3859 or send us an e-mail.