Division of property at divorce

In family law, one of the most important matters in a divorce is how the division of property. It is usually best for the parties and their lawyers to agree on how the property will be distributed, so you don't risk being unhappy with the decision of a judge.

Each state has adopted one of two basic systems: "common law" (sometimes called a "separate property" system) or "community property." Even within a particular system, different states have different rules defining property as marital or non-marital and different rules for deciding how the property should be distributed. This is a complicated area of family law, where you need the advice and assistance of a family law attorney familiar with the family law and procedure in your particular state. If you have questions about the division of property, consult with a family law attorney in your area.

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