Property Division

Why An Appraisal Alone Can’t Determine Your Home’s Value in a Divorce

Divorce settlements are stressful at best. If real property is involved, Lawyers need to make sure that the property is properly valued in order to allow the parties to make educated decisions and to most productively move on with their separate lives.

Selling Your House During Divorce: A Comprehensive Guide

Here’s what you need to know about selling your house during divorce.

How to Protect Your Real Estate Assets from an Impending Divorce

Whether or not you have a prenuptial agreement, begin the process of protecting your non-marital assets as early as you can. Don’t wait to protect your real estate assets during divorce.

Who Keeps the Marital Home After Divorce?

In this article, we will go over the different situations which can occur, so you know where you stand when it comes to the marital home and your divorce.

“Just and Right” Community Property Division in Texas Divorce

Texas divorce courts do not simply divide community property 50-50. Instead, Texas law provides that community property is split according to what the judge deems “just and right.” In other words, division of property must be fair and equitable.

WATCH: How Is Property Divided in Texas During Divorce?

What You Need to Know About Property Division During Divorce

There are many factors in determining and distributing property during a divorce. The first thing the court considers in any divorce situation with minor children is whether its decisions are the best for the children.

What Happens When a Couple “Commingles” Funds During Marriage?

These are a few examples of how funds become commingled during marriage. The more money you have, the more property you buy, the more likely you are to commingle funds.

Podcast: Dheanna Fikaris on Property Division During an Illinois Divorce

Property division in Illinois can be complicated. Family lawyer Dheanna Fikaris answers questions about how property is divided during an Illinois divorce.