Property division is one aspect of divorce that may cause couples a lot of stress. Not only may they not agree on who should get what, but there may also be confusion about what is considered marital property and what is considered separate property. This lack of agreement and confusion may cause a dispute to go on much longer than it needs to.
Many states, including South Carolina, have an equitable distribution law when it comes to property division. If couples find themselves in court disputing over property, it is likely that a judge will decide to divide the marital property in a way that is fair and even. If this happens, there is a chance that property that one spouse may consider separate will become marital property and possibly be divided between the two spouses, which may not be what that specific spouse wanted to happen.
When many couples find that they cannot agree on who will get what property when they divorce, an attorney may be able to help them resolve their dispute. Attorneys are familiar with laws of the state, but also couples who are disputing over marital and/or separate property. With the help of someone knowledgeable in this area, couples may be able to come to an agreement that both consider fair.
If you are currently experiencing a divorce and you and your spouse are having a dispute over property division, a divorce attorney at Aaron and Aaron may be able to assist you. There may be a simple solution to your problem, so instead of going to court and battling it out in front of a judge, attempting to resolve the dispute before it escalates may be a good idea.
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