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Need a Property Division Attorney in California?

Navigating the property division process during a divorce is essential for protecting your financial future. The size and composition of your property settlement can significantly impact your life, making it vital to have a skilled property division attorney on your side throughout the process. At the Law Offices of David M. Lederman, we understand California’s complex property division laws and are dedicated to helping you secure a fair settlement. Our experienced team is equipped to address various challenges, such as identifying community versus separate property and accurately valuing assets.

In addition to handling complex legal questions, we collaborate with forensic accountants and appraisers to ensure you receive the financial outcome you deserve. We can identify potential red flags, like hidden assets or undervalued businesses, to protect your interests.

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Why Should You Hire David Lederman?

In California, community property refers to assets and debts acquired during the marriage, typically divided equally between spouses. However, determining what constitutes community property, valuing it, and dividing it can raise complex questions, such as:

  • What happens to separate assets that become community property during the marriage?
  • How do you trace these transformations?
  • What is the true value of non-financial assets like personal property and real estate?
  • How do you divide a marital estate that includes a house and retirement assets?
  • What property is not subject to equal division?

Our experienced property division attorney can help address these questions and more. We collaborate with forensic accountants, appraisers, and business valuation specialists to ensure accurate property valuations and identify any red flags, such as hidden assets or undervalued businesses.

Your financial well-being is at stake, and with our legal support, you can take control of your future after divorce. At the Law Offices of David M. Lederman, we are committed to guiding you through the complexities of property division in California.

Contact us at 925-522-8889 or email us to schedule a consultation. We’re here to fight for your interests and help you transition successfully to life after divorce.

Why Choose Us?

Our Mission

The Law Offices of David M. Lederman is dedicated to providing honest advice, skilled legal solutions, and a commitment to addressing complex family law issues. With a focus on producing timely and cost-effective results, our mission is to guide each client towards a better future. Our team has extensive experience handling diverse cases, from straightforward divorces to intricate child custody disputes involving interstate jurisdictions and Hague Convention matters. Our core values of excellence, personalized attention, technological sophistication, and convenience shape our approach in delivering dedicated and honest family law services to our clients.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the premier choice for individuals seeking family law services. We strive to maintain our reputation as trusted advisors and effective problem solvers. Through our personalized and caring approach, we aim to provide exceptional legal representation while prioritizing the well-being and future of our clients and their families. By embracing technological advancements, we continue to show why we are one of the premier choices for family law disputes. We proudly maintain our representation as trusted advisors by offering a personalized, honest approach, and will continue to do so in the future. With that said, we offer in person as well as virtual options to connect for a meeting.

What our clients say about us

The Law Offices of David M. Lederman provides honest advice, skilled approach, and commitment to finding legal solutions to complex family law issues. We pride ourselves on our ability to produce results in a timely and cost-effective manner. We strive to guide each client to a better future.

Attorneys

Our team of family lawyers is here to provide you with honest advice and legal solutions to challenging family law problems. We have guided countless clients through matters from the very simple to very complex. David M. Lederman is also one of only a handful of attorneys in Contra Costa County to have the distinction of being a specialist in family law as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Lederman accepted an appointment to serve on The State Bar of California’s Family Law Executive Committee, where he has served as both section Chair and Legislative Chair. He has also served as Chapter Director and Technology Director of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists as well as president and board member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association’s Family Law Section (in 2008 and 2021). He also speaks Mandarin. His experience, coupled with our team’s broad range of specialties, results in exceptional legal services that cater to all our clients’ needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is property divided during a divorce?
Property is divided under California's community property laws, which require equal division of all marital assets and debts.
Can I keep my separate property in a divorce?
Yes, property acquired before the marriage, as well as gifts or inheritances, is considered separate property and is typically not divided.
How are assets handled in property division during a divorce?
In a divorce, assets are classified as marital property and divided according to California law. This may require a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for certain accounts. A property division attorney can help protect your rights and navigate the complexities of dividing marital assets.
What is the role of a prenuptial agreement in property division?
A prenuptial agreement can dictate how assets and property will be divided, protecting personal and pre-marital assets in the event of a divorce.
How does property division work in California?
In California, community property laws govern property division, requiring equitable distribution of all assets acquired during the marriage.

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