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Marital Assets
Once two people enter into a marriage, any property acquired by either spouse during the course of the marriage will be considered a marital asset, with the exception of gifts from third parties and inheritances. Common examples of marital assets include:
- Real Estate
- Money
- Bank Accounts
- Pensions
- Investments
- Time Shares
- Benefits
- Vehicles
- Debt
- Valuable Art
- Jewelry
Why a Prenuptial or Post Nuptial Agreement?
Under California law, all marital assets and property are subject to equal distribution between both spouses. This is because California is a community property state. Because all jointly held or acquired marital property is subject to equitable distribution, a couple may wish to draft a prenuptial or post nuptial agreement stating otherwise. Both prenuptial and post nuptial agreements give couples direct control over how their marital assets and property are to be split and distributed in the event of divorce, separation, or death. With a valid prenuptial or post nuptial agreement in place, you can ensure that your marital assets and property will be divided and distributed in a way that meets your satisfaction and serves your best interest now and in the future.
Assets or property acquired by either spouse before or after the marriage is considered separate property. Unlike marital assets and property, separate property is not subject to community property laws.
Contact a San Francisco Matrimonial Law Attorney
Not only is it important to protect your marital assets, but it’s even more important to protect your rights and interest in regards to those assets. If you are interested in protecting your marital assets by means of a prenuptial or post nuptial agreement, we can help. We have helped many couples in San Francisco and the Bay Area draft customized prenuptial and post nuptial agreements for the sole purpose of protecting marital assets. We are very knowledgeable in this area of matrimonial law, and can competently discuss your concerns or answer any questions you may have. If you and your spouse encounter difficulties reaching mutual decisions over your marital assets, we can help you work through those problem until an agreement has been met. Our main priorities during this process are ensuring your marital assets are protected, and helping you and your spouse create an agreement that serves both of your best interests.
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