Houston Area Business Valuation Lawyer ∙
Texas Marital Property Distribution Attorney
The division of marital assets and debts is often the most complicated and contentious divorce issue to resolve, especially when there are assets of significant value involved. To protect your financial interests — contact the law offices of Harris County property division attorney Mary K. Quinn for a confidential consultation.
At the Law Office of Mary K. Quinn, you will benefit from the fact that Ms. Quinn has been successfully litigating these matters in southeast Texas courts for more than 30 years. In fact, litigation experience is and has always been what truly sets our practice apart from the majority of other divorce law firms in this area. As a result, we are often able to negotiate settlements that achieve our clients' goals while sparing them the expense, frustrations and uncertain outcomes that a trial can bring.
In terms of our practice, we offer effective advocacy for nearly every issue or legal need associated with the division of marital assets and debts, including:
- Locating hidden assets
- Tracing commingled assets
- Handling right of reimbursement and economic contribution claims
- Obtaining business and professional practice valuations
- Dividing hard-to-value assets, including stock options and other employee benefits
- Obtaining Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
The Characterization of Marital Assets and Debts
In a Texas divorce, the basic presumption is that all property is community property, which in real terms means that it belongs equally to both spouses and that it is subject to division during the divorce process.
If there is a dispute, the only way to get around this presumption and keep certain assets out of the community property "pot" is to provide clear and convincing evidence that particular assets or pieces of property should be characterized as separate property for purposes of the divorce.
Attorney Mary Quinn's 30 years of courtroom experience has given her a comprehensive knowledge of the Texas laws that govern the division of marital property and debts. In addition, Ms. Quinn's affiliation with the Association of Women Attorneys; as a director of the Houston Bar Association's Family Law Section; and as an officer of the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court keep her abreast of updates and new legal and ethical issues in family law.
Related Areas of Our Practice
Although Texas is the only state that does not have alimony per se, we have successfully fought both for and against awards of temporary spousal maintenance on many occasions. Unfortunately, spousal maintenance is only available if a marriage lasted at least 10 years and if certain other requirements are met.
The services we provide in negotiating and drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are also related to the property division. In fact, a carefully considered and well-drafted pre- or post-marital agreement is often the most effective tool for protecting your financial interests in a divorce.
Call us directly at 713-225-0094 or contact us online. Evening hours are available by appointment. Major credit cards are accepted. We help clients throughout Harris County and the surrounding portions of southeast Texas.
