Massachusetts Attorney for Division of Property
Often, one of the most difficult matters in a divorce is division of the marital property. Divorcing couples sometimes realize that their property is more complex than they ever realized. They must take these complexities into account to best move forward after a divorce. At the Law Office of John K. Leslie, P.C., we can help by offering practical guidance through Massachusetts property settlement issues.
Our Chelmsford law office serves people in the Greater Lowell area and throughout the Merrimack Valley, helping families with all types of property settlement issues, from the shorter marriages with few marital assets to divorces that involve complex assets and long-term relationships. Marital property may include different assets in these different situations:
- Marital home
- Savings
- Vacation property
- Value of a family business
- 401(k)s, IRAs, retirement savings and pensions
- Frequent flier miles
- Valuable collections
- Marital debt of any nature
Also subject to division is marital debt of any nature. It can even include debt of which one of the parties is unaware at the time of the divorce.
If a couple is unable to come to an agreement by themselves, the courts will equitably divide the marital property. Equitable distribution doesn't always mean equal distribution, but it is often 50/50. The judge determines what is equitable by taking into account a series of factors.
At the Law Office of John K. Leslie, P.C., we can help you understand how a court will apply these factors to your situation. We will talk with you and discuss the probable outcome if the court decides the property settlement issues in your divorce.
Thinking Beyond the Short-Term Consequences of Property Division
When we help you determine division of property in a divorce, we take all factors into account. Not just thinking about the short-term consequences, we look at the broader picture. How will the decisions we make today affect you in five years? In 10 or 20? We are prepared.
At the Law Office of John K. Leslie, P.C., when we counsel clients on Massachusetts property division issues, we carefully value family businesses, homes and other property and never overlook the tax impact of the decisions we make today. We work with several certified public accountants (CPAs) and carefully examine all of the numbers to make sure you get the best possible results.
Contact the Law Office of John K. Leslie, P.C.
To talk with a lawyer about how you might be affected by property division issues in a divorce, contact our Chelmsford, Massachusetts, law office at 978-934-9100. In many cases, an initial 30-minute consultation is offered at no charge. We accept most major credit cards.
