New York Property Division Attorney

The division of assets can be one of the most complex, technical aspects of a divorce. Property division lawyers who have a background in finance have a distinct advantage. Before I began work as a lawyer, I worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and my training constantly comes in handy in helping my clients with equitable distribution of property.

If you need legal representation in your divorce regarding equitable distribution of property, contact a New York property division attorney. Call my law firm at (718) 875-5151.

The Value of a Lawyer / CPA

In cases where a couple’s assets are complex, it takes a tremendous amount of ability and experience to evaluate the worth of assets. I can take into account many details that most attorneys cannot, from the projected value of pensions to the value of family-owned businesses to the appreciation of previously owned property. My experience, as both an attorney and as a CPA, gives me the ability to convince courts of my client's position.

I also use a large network of other professionals in my property division work, including appraisers, realtors, pension evaluators, accountants, actuaries, and more. Together we are able to put price tags on assets so that you can have an equitable distribution of property now, not sometime down the road. We factor in debt division, tax issues, and many other matters too numerous to mention here.

Equitable Distribution of Property - How It Works In New York

Every state has different rules about property division in a divorce. You may have heard of “community property.” No such provision exists in New York. Here, you must evaluate whether each asset qualifies as “separate property” or “marital property.”

Separate property, as the name suggests, is owned by just one of the parties, and in New York, separate property can be gained even while a person is married. For example, if one spouse receives an inheritance, or is injured in an accident and receives a large settlement, that money is considered separate property. Anything gained during the marriage that can not be credited solely to one spouse is considered marital property, and must be divided equitably.

Contact an Experienced Property Division Lawyer

In a free, no-obligation initial consultation at my Brooklyn, New York, law office, we can begin to evaluate your situation. If you hire me, of course, that will only be the beginning of my work. I do extensive preparation for every case. Either visit this site’s “Contact our Family Law and Divorce Lawyer” or call (718) 875-5151. Any later attorneys fees will be kept reasonable and fair. I have helped thousands of people throughout the New York City metropolitan area, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester.