Albuquerque Property Division Lawyer
Dividing High-Value or Complex Assets During Divorce
Under rules regarding community property, New Mexico requires that any shared or marital asset be equally divided during a divorce. The process for valuing and dividing property becomes much more complex when assets, such as closely held businesses, are involved.
At the law firm of Stephen P. Eaton, Attorney at Law, our Albuquerque property division attorney has more than 20 years of experience handling New Mexico’s community property laws. He can put this experience to work for you in your complex or high asset divorce in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding areas.
Learn more about how family law attorney Stephen P. Eaton can help you. Call us toll-free at (505) 837-9200 to schedule your initial consultation.
Divorces involving complex assets usually require the assistance of several experts, including accountants, appraisers, and others, to determine the proper value of all assets, including:
- Retirement accounts, including pensions, securities, IRAs and 401(k)s
- Tax obligations
- Stock options and bonds
- Partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs) and other family businesses
Another key to dividing these assets is to determine when the value of each asset was earned or obtained. If earned or obtained during the marriage, these assets are considered community property and must be divided as such. If these assets are determined to be separate property, then they will not be included in the final property settlement agreement.
Contact Our Santa Fe Divorce Attorney
For help with handling complex property division matters or your high asset divorce in Albuquerque, NM or a nearby area, contact attorney Stephen P. Eaton today. Call us at (505) 837-9200. We accept all major credit cards as payment for our legal services.