Complex Equitable Distribution

Batzli Wood & Stiles PC

Virginia Family Law Attorneys

Domestic Relations - Equitable Distribution - Divorce - Business Valuation

Practice Limited to Family Law and Related Matters

Determining a "fair" or equitable property division in a divorce is not always a fifty-fifty division of the monetary assets. Complex equitable distribution can include a number of complicated matters including pension assets, tax consequences, stock options, and the value of contributions of a stay-at-home parent.

In Virginia, assets and liabilities acquired during marriage are divided under a system known as equitable distribution.

The law sets forth certain factors that must be considered in determining how the marital assets are to be divided, with focus on the positive and negative contributions of each spouse to the marriage, the actions of one or both of the parties in contributing to the breakdown of the marriage and the monetary and nonmonetary contributions of each spouse.
To discuss the process of marital property division in a complex divorce, contact the law offices of Batzli Wood & Stiles PC.

The lawyers of Batzli Wood & Stiles PC have been recognized by their peers as some of the best family law attorneys in the Richmond area. In complex equitable distribution litigation, we routinely work with certified public accountants, appraisers and other financial experts to accurately value and divide businesses, real estate, retirement plans, stocks and personal property.

Important Considerations

Property division involves not only how assets should be divided, but also what assets should be divided. In every case, it must be determined whether each asset is part of the marital estate to be divided or is the separate property of one of the parties.

It is important to consider how and when each asset was acquired. For example, was the marital residence purchased with funds from the sale of a home that was owned prior to the marriage? Were assets acquired with the use of inherited funds or funds given by a family member? These and other related questions will be discussed with your attorney very early in your case.

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The law offices of Batzli Wood & Stiles PC, primarily represents clients from throughout the Richmond, Virginia, area, including Glen Allen, Midlothian, Bon Air, Chester and Petersburg, and from counties including Amelia County, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Henrico County, King William County, Louisa County, New Kent County, Powhatan County, and Prince George County.