Separation, Divorce and Property Division in Oregon
The equitable distribution of assets and debts is one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce or legal separation. It is important to be represented by an experienced attorney in order to achieve a resolution that is truly fair and equitable.
Division of Straightforward or Complex Marital Estates
Whether your marital estate includes a house, a couple of cars and a bank account or a complex network of investments, businesses, real estate and other assets, you can rely on the Law Offices of Stephen J. Bedor for effective legal representation in the process of property division during divorce.
Marital estates can be complex even if they are not extraordinarily large. For example, electricians, plumbers and other tradesmen may have four or five union pensions if they have worked in a number of places during their careers.
For help with high-asset divorce, military divorce, or other complex divorce issues, contact our Lake Oswego, Oregon, law offices for accomplished legal counsel.
Attorney Stephen J. Bedor understands that divorce or separation can be a highly emotional time in your life. It is also a time when important decisions are made that will affect your financial future. He knows how to protect your interests at this difficult time so that you can begin the next chapter of your life on as firm a financial footing as possible.
The Games People Play in Property Division
When necessary, we will consult experts such as forensic accountants to follow the paper trail and track down hidden assets.
Often, people mistakenly believe that if their name is on the title of an asset, it is legally theirs to keep. Any asset acquired during the marriage is considered marital property and is subject to property division. Under some circumstances, premarital assets may also be divided by the court. Learn how the law applies to your specific circumstances.
In Oregon, the marital assets and debts of divorcing and separating couples must be fairly distributed. That does not necessarily mean everything is split 50/50, but it must be an equitable distribution.
We help clients throughout the Portland area develop creative solutions designed to achieve their property division goals as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
If a skilled family law lawyer may be of service to you, please contact our office in Lake Oswego via e-mail or call (503) 699-0402 to arrange a consultation.
