California Community Property
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While California guidelines related to community property division during divorce are specific, they depend on a characterization of assets which can be open to various interpretations. The tracking, identification, and distribution of marital assets can be complicated and deserves skilled, professional legal advice. The attorneys at Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra in Los Angeles, California, with the assistance of forensic accountants and investigators, have the insight and financial sophistication to resolve property disagreements and bring divorce actions to a timely and equitable conclusion. Contact the firm for a consultation.
In some cases, complex issues of business valuation, licensing agreements, intellectual property, goodwill, and reputation are at stake. Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra uses a team of accountants and investigators to assist the lawyers in assessing both community and separate property, including interstate or international assets, to determine the original source of the asset, its true value, its tax implications, and its appropriate division.
In other situations, a former spouse may attempt to conceal property. In such cases, California courts have the discretion to award the entire asset to the other party - including an entire lottery jackpot in one notable of partner, Marc Lerner case.
The attorneys at Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra are experienced in the successful negotiation of marital settlement agreements and the litigation of disputes involving community property division. Their client list includes business professionals, entrepreneurs, homemakers and celebrities in film, television, music and sports and others throughout Southern California who have experienced a broad range of issues related to asset division. PLLJ’s legal team treats each client’s matter as unique, developing a solution tailored toward that individual’s goals and interests.
To schedule a consultation, contact the Century City law offices of Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra.
