Resolving Property Division Problems in Raleigh-Durham
In certain divorce cases, the division of marital property will provide the greatest potential for disagreement and litigation between the divorcing spouses. Childless marriages, long-term marriages or couples with family businesses or high net worth are all likely to present problems in the distribution of property between the spouses. If you need help with a dispute involving the division of marital assets in a North Carolina divorce, contact the Raleigh office of Rudolf E. Renfer, Attorney & Counselor at Law, P.A..
Our familiarity with North Carolina divorce law, our understanding of business and asset valuation methods and our ability to present our client's case persuasively in court all represent advantages that our clients enjoy in property division disputes. Our experience with the enforcement of North Carolina tax law and the prosecution of white collar crime allows us to provide reliable advice and effective courtroom representation in even the most complex property distribution problems, such as those that feature the following characteristics:
- Characterization of particular assets as marital, separate or divisible
- Asset valuation problems in cases involving family businesses, closely held corporations, or such property as art collections or classic automobiles
- Enforcing or challenging the terms of a premarital or postnuptial agreement
- Dividing such assets as pensions, 401(k) plans, partnership interests or executive compensation plans between the spouses
- Deciding which spouse is responsible for the payment of debts incurred during the marriage or separation
- Identifying and recovering assets that your spouse failed to disclose or transferred shortly before or during the period of separation
North Carolina family court judges determine property division questions under principles of equitable distribution. In other words, the guiding principle is not so much an even division of property as it is a fair division under the circumstances of the case. Determining that a particular asset is marital or separate property or establishing its correct value can make a significant difference to the eventual outcome of the case.
More often than not, property division questions are settled by agreement rather than determined by the judge. A clear understanding of your rights and an accurate valuation of both particular assets and the overall marital estate, however, will go far toward making sure that your interests are fully protected during the negotiation of property issues. Contact Raleigh divorce lawyer Rudy Renfer for additional information about our firm's ability to advise and represent you effectively.
