Property Law
Property law may pertain to physical land, buildings, structures, vacant homes, cars, boats, furniture, bank accounts, retirement accounts, and more. A family law attorney can assist you with matters of property law in cases of divorce, seperation, custody, prenuptial agreements, and inheritance. They can also help navigate complex property law scenarios involving dual ownership or long-term partnership. Since property law is a wide-ranging arena that varies by state, it is important to select an attorney with extensive knowledge in the field. Book a confidential, complimentary consultation to discuss your case with our team.
What Does Property Law Cover?
Property law applies to a large range of assets including bank accounts, land, possession, rights to a business, rental income, and more. In some states a “community property” law means that all property, real or personal, acquired by a married person during marriage is considered community property. Property acquired before a marriage or following a divorce or separation may not be considered communal.
Division of Property Following Divorce or Separation
A family law attorney can assist you in interpreting how property laws affect your rights in a divorce. Following a divorce or legal separation there will be a legal determination on whether the property is communal or separately owned by each party. Since property law can have unexpected implications and is subject to case-by-case interpretation, it’s important to choose a family law attorney with experience in the field. Keep in mind that property law is also unique for each state and local court. In some cases assets that have been acquired separately may still be subject to communal ownership. A family law attorney can help you with various elements of property law, including:
- Disclosing property & assets in initial divorce petitions
- Negotiating division of property during mediation
- Representation during court hearings regarding property law
- Legal action on property law matters following a divorce or separation
- General counsel over how property law will influence you divorce or separation
- Creation of prenuptial and postnuptial property agreements
Pre and Post-Marital Property Law Agreements
If both parties signed a prenuptial or post-marital agreement this may have special implications on the division of property following a divorce or separation. In some states premarital agreements must be filled within a certain time frame to be valid. Keep in mind that premarital agreements may still be subject to interpretation in court. If you require support with reviewing or establishing a premarital agreement contact a family law attorney and provide sufficient time for both parties to assess the contract.
About Yvonne Rizzo Esq - Divorce Lawyer in San Diego
Yvonne Rizzo is a family law attorney dealing with matters of divorce, division of property, spousal support, custody and more. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, she offers extensive knowledge on property law and how the legal code may affect your case. Ms. Rizzo and her team provide free, confidential consultations for all clients. Prior to establishing her private law practice, Ms. Rizzo worked as a Deputy City Attorney in the Domestic Violence Unit for San Diego County and as a civil litigator in Los Angeles.
