Property Division Lawyer
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A necessary feature of any divorce is the fair division of all property, assets and debts. Property may include homes and vacation homes, household items, furniture, clothing, motor vehicles, bank accounts, retirement accounts, investments and any other property owned by either spouse.
In many property division disputes, there are legal reasons why one person should receive more than another. You can be rest assured that your Pennsylvania divorce and property division issues will be handled carefully and aggressively by the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz in suburban Philadelphia. Our experienced family law attorney devotes quality time, attention and energies to resolving unique property division matters in your favor.
Following your first meeting with us, we can begin working for you immediately. We assist with the valuation and negotiation of your property division, draft contracts and legal forms for you, and never leave your side throughout the entire process. We can also wisely advise as to long-range financial and tax issues connected to property division.
We can be reached by local or toll-free phone, fax or e-mail for the scheduling of your initial consultation.
Quality Attention to Your Unique Property Division Problems
In divorce, nontaxable property division matters, Pennsylvania is considered an "equitable distribution" state. Equitable means “fair,” but "fair" does not necessarily translate to a precisely even division of property. It is important to have an aggressive, proven property division advocate like our Sheryl R. Rentz in your corner when considering or negotiating this phase of your divorce.
All marital property, meaning property acquired after marriage through post-separation, or pre-marital property that has increased in value, is included in your property division. This includes retirement plans, goodwill created by closely held businesses begun during the marriage, stocks, bonds, pensions and annuities.
In attempting a virtually equitable division in Pennsylvania, a judge will reflect on several important factors before making his or her decision. These factors include:
- Length of the Marriage
- Any prior marriages
- Age, health, incomes of each party
- Contributions of one spouse to another’s education
- Sources of income
- Value of the property in question
- Expenses for upkeep or disposing of marital property
- Standards of living for each spouse
- Tax ramifications
- Whether children are involved
Make no mistake about it. Property division is one area of family law that can potentially lead to significant financial loss following a divorce. Please do not take it lightly.
Sheryl R. Rentz is an experienced family law attorney and will give quality time and attention to your unique problems during an initial consultation. Call, fax or e-mail us today. We have proven that we can help with the property division concerns of people just like you.
