Property Division

Dallas Property Division Lawyer

Next to child custody, marital property division is one of the most contentious issues in negotiating divorce settlements.

Attorney Bruce E. Turner has extensive experience in complex property division matters and has negotiated countless favorable settlements for his clients in such scenarios. He will work to protect your interests and strive to achieve the most favorable property division settlement possible.

Valuation and Taxation Knowledge

At Bennett, Weston & LaJone, P.C., Bruce E. Turner provides representation for clients in any stage of divorce proceedings. He has particular experience, knowledge, and skill in divorces involving complex financial assets and community property holdings. With over 30 years' experience in business law, taxation, and divorce matters, he thoroughly understands and decisively handles the various issues that complex property division cases present. If necessary, he will call upon the experience of some of the leading business valuation and forensic accountants in the state of Texas.

Texas Property Division Laws

In Texas, all property that is acquired during the marriage is considered community property and is subject to division in a divorce. Community property may include the marital home (including the value of home equity and remaining liability), bank accounts and retirement accounts (such as 401k plans or pension plans), and other personal property. In addition, any appreciation in value of property brought into the marriage may be viewed as community property.

Start Working Before the Process Begins

If you are contemplating divorce and there are significant community assets or questions about the classification of such assets, you should speak with an experienced divorce and property division attorney. Bruce E. Turner can identify issues that could potentially affect your final property settlement and will take action to protect your rights and interests.

By finding out as much as possible about your financial state and that of your spouse, you can place yourself in a better position to negotiate a favorable settlement. You may want to collect as many financial documents concerning your separate assets, your spouse's separate assets, and your community assets as possible. In addition, you may also consider creating a diary of when and how significant assets came into your and your spouse's possession. You may wish to refrain from filing for divorce until these and other tasks are accomplished.

Bruce E. Turner can advise you in these matters and in the steps you may take to protect yourself and your assets. Making the decision to seek a divorce is a major step in your life. To arrange a consultation at one of our two convenient office locations or at another site in the Dallas, Texas, area, call (972) 862-2332, or contact us online.