Brasier Law

Oregon Family Law Attorney

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    • Marriage & Divorce
      • Divorce
      • Uncontested Divorce
      • Contested and Uncontested Divorce
      • Modification to Orders
      • Property Distribution
      • Separation and Temporary Orders
      • Spousal Support
      • Support Orders
      • Tax Issues in Divorce
      • Financial Planning During and After Divorce
      • Division of Debt in Divorce
      • Business Division in Divorce
      • High Asset Divorce
      • Enforcement of Court Orders
    • Child Custody & Support
      • Adoption
      • Child Support
      • Move Aways and Out-of-State Custody Enforcement
    • Parental Rights
      • Custody and Parenting Time
      • Father’s Rights and Paternity
      • Grandparent Rights
      • Rights of UnMarried Parents
    • Domestic Violence & Abuse
      • Abusive Restraining Orders and FAPA
      • Domestic Violence
      • Estate Planning
      • False Accusations of Violence
      • Financial Abuse of Elders
      • Physical Abuse of Elders
      • Protective Orders
      • Restraining Orders During Divorce
      • Stalking Orders
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Property Distribution

Dividing Marital Assets

Marital Property Division Attorney

In Oregon & Washington, a divorcing couple’s marital property is subject to equitable distribution. This means that each party is entitled to an equal share of the joint property. However, property division is one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. It is important to work with an experienced lawyer who can protect your interests and help ensure you retain what is rightfully yours.
At Brasier Law we have extensive experience helping divorcing clients in Portland & SW Washington divide marital property. Call our office at 503-855-4777 to arrange a free initial phone consultation to speak to a high asset divorce attorney.

Protecting Your Assets

Oregon & Washington state laws require the equitable distribution of marital property in a divorce. Disputes regarding what constitutes marital property and how much value is assigned to certain items can make dividing belongings difficult. Our firm can help ensure you receive what is rightfully yours by classifying and valuing assets, such as:

  • Small businesses
  • Primary real estate
  • Vacation homes
  • Retirement accounts
  • Stock options
  • Inheritances
  • Gifts
  • Jewelry

Certain property, such as retirement accounts and business valuations, require extensive technical expertise. When necessary, our Portland divorce lawyers work with a network of experts in the finance, business and real estate industries. When you hire our firm for your property division matter, you can rest easy knowing we will serve as your experienced legal advocates, taking into account all relevant factors including potential tax implications.

Skilled in Equitable Distribution

For legal assistance with the equitable distribution of your marital property, request a free phone consultation. Our firm maintains two offices in Portland and serves clients throughout Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties in Oregon as well as Clark County in SW Washington. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.

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