Help With Equitable Distribution in Marital Asset Division
"Order and simplification are the first steps toward mastery of a subject." — Thomas Mann
One of the most common concerns during a divorce is how assets and debts will be divided. Who will get the house? Is the pension an asset? How will joint bank accounts be divided? Who will be responsible for mortgage or credit card debt?
These are all important questions, and at my Dakota County law firm, I, Deborah N. Dewalt, help clients find answers. As a Minnesota lawyer and family law neutral since 1985, I understand that the legal system is complicated and coming to resolutions about property division issues can feel overwhelming. That is why I focus on bringing order and simplicity to the asset division process.
"Throughout the process, you kept focused on the major issues like long-term financial interests and matters affecting my children. You tempered your advocacy with creative attempts to resolve the matter and to counsel me away from the divisive pettiness which can crop up in the end of a 20 year marriage." Divorce Client #1
Clarifying Your Goals and Needs
When you first contact me, I will explain what information to collect and bring to your consultation. I will then work with you to create a detailed list of everything you own, its value and whether either spouse has a nonmarital claim to any property. Then before moving ahead to creating a property settlement package, I will help you consider two basic questions:
- Which items do you want or need?
- How does it fit into your short-term and long-term goals?
As a lawyer, my balanced and well-thought-out approach is often appealing to the other side or judges.
Alternatively, as a family law neutral, I can also help divorcing couples resolve matters outside of court by providing an objective perspective. In Financial Early Neutral Evaluations (FENE), I can provide feedback about the potential strengths and weaknesses of a case before it reaches trial.
Arrange a Free Initial Consultation
For strong representation and counsel about divorce and property division matters, you can count on me, Deborah N. Dewalt, Attorney at Law, Family Law Neutral. Call my Burnsville office locally at 952-641-7455 or toll free at 866-919-7417. I return all messages as soon as possible. You can also contact my firm online.
