Marital Assets

Marital asset is a term that refers to the property that is jointly acquired by spouses throughout the duration of their marriage.  All property, including homes, cars, property, and debt, is considered marital property or community property.  When spouses decide to divorce or separate, or when spouses create a prenuptial agreement, they will have to decide how to divide their marital assets.  If spouses cannot come to an agreement regarding the distributional of their marital assets, the local family courts will usually have to intervene and make the important decisions for them.

Separate Property

Property that is acquired before the start of a marriage is considered separate property.  Separate property may include inheritances or third party gifts.  Unlike marital assets or property, separate property is not subject to distribution between the two spouses.  The owner will remain the rightful owner according to California law. 

Hiring a Riverside Family Lawyer

If you are thinking about your marital assets or drafting a prenuptial agreement, it will be beneficial for you to speak with a family law attorney who is familiar with the laws governing prenuptial agreements and marital assets in California.  A family law attorney can discuss your wishes and needs with both you and your significant other and then help you create a mutually agreed upon prenuptial agreement. 

Often times, a lawyer can help mediate through any conflicts that may arise, and provide valuable insight and direction.  Additionally, a family law attorney can help you with all of the involved paperwork to make sure that your prenuptial agreement is in legal standing and that your marital assets are distributed accordingly.

Riverside Prenuptial Agreement Attorney

At the Law Offices of H. William Edgar, we have helped countless clients create their prenuptial agreements and marital assets.  We understand that this topic can be sensitive for involved parties.  That is why we do everything we can to make sure our clients and their spouses are kept informed and made comfortable throughout each phase of the prenuptial agreement.  We are committed to our clients and protecting their financial well-being. 

If you are going through a family law matter, or if you have questions about your marital assets, the Law Offices of H. William Edgar can help! 

Contact us about your nuptial law matter today!