Coeur d'Alene Property Division Lawyer
When it comes to property division, Idaho is a "community property" state. This means that property is characterized as either community property or "separate property." In general, a court will divide only the community property equally between parties of a divorce. There are some circumstances in which a division is something other than a 50-50 split. However, this is based on statutory factors and involves a case-by-case analysis.
Effective Representation With Nearly 30 Years of Experience
Marital property division can be particularly difficult, emotional and contentious. My name is Kevin J. Waite. As a family law attorney with nearly 30 years of experience, I help my divorce clients achieve the best possible asset division agreement for their individual cases. I encourage my clients to seek resolutions through settlement negotiations and mediation, rather than going through expensive and lengthy litigation. Many times the court will actually order mediation. However, I am always prepared to fully and aggressively represent your interests at trial.
Please call 877-415-9021 or e-mail me at the law office of Kevin J. Waite, P.C., to discuss your case with an experienced Coeur d'Alene property division lawyer.
Community Property Division: The Character of the Property
The issue of which property is community property and which is separate property is one of the more disputed issues in property division. Remember, property includes both assets and liabilities. If property is deemed separate, it will go to the person whose property it is. In general, separate property is property acquired by a person before the marriage or by gifts, or by inheritances. Student loans are frequently separate debts but can be community and in some instances are treated as a hybrid of community and separate debt. Proof that something was a gift is often circumstantial and harder to prove. If an item is significant enough and disputed, this requires a deeper analysis and tracing of financial records. With a proven track record and years of experience in property division, I can effectively handle these types of disputes for you.
Property can include:
- Businesses or partnerships
- Retirement assets
- Real estate
- Personal property such as cars and furniture
- Debts and liabilities
Contact Our Sandpoint Community Property Attorney
You deserve your fair share of marital assets. When you need a knowledgeable divorce attorney who knows how to effectively and thoroughly help you move forward, please call the law office of Kevin J. Waite, P.C., at 877-415-9021 or e-mail me today. I accept credit Visa and MasterCard.
