Property Division

Vancouver Property Division Attorney

Dividing jointly owned property and debts is one of the most important tasks to be accomplished during the divorce process.

Washington is a community property state. This means that all of the property acquired by a couple during the time of the marriage (with some important exceptions) is supposed to be divided equally. However, property division is not that simple. Important questions can arise as to the identification and valuation of community property, and in some cases the court can be persuaded to divide community property on an unequal basis. For these reasons, it is essential that you receive advice and representation from an experienced property division attorney.

Byrd Legal Services has guided many clients through the difficult process of divorce while protecting their property interests. We understand the various legal and valuation issues that can affect property division decisions and will provide you with strong representation designed to assert your rights and protect your assets.

Call us at 360-693-7078 for a consultation. Attorney Louis B. Byrd Jr. can discuss the unique issues that your case presents and how our firm can help you.

 Identifying and Valuing Assets

Under Washington law, property that is acquired by one party before a marriage is separate property. Problems arise, however, when a separate asset is used to acquire a community asset, such as the purchase of a home during the marriage.

Byrd Legal Services has extensive experience in identifying and valuing separate and community property, as well as tracing the transformations of property from one form to another. Our firm will approach your case systematically in order to protect your rights and assets to the fullest degree possible.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

We can also help you protect your assets and avoid potential legal problems through the use of a prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement. These documents can be used to identify separate property and its disposition should a divorce occur. Byrd Legal Services can draft an agreement, review a proposed agreement, or negotiate improvements in a proposed agreement for you.

For a consultation with a lawyer at Byrd Legal Services regarding asset division, call 360-693-7078 or send us an e-mail.

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