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Dividing property during a divorce can be one of the most complex and financially significant parts of the process. We provide experienced and strategic legal representation to ensure your assets are evaluated properly and divided fairly under Michigan law.
Consultations are confidential and private.
At the Law Office of Patrick L. Chatterton, we understand that property division directly impacts your financial stability long after divorce is finalized. We approach every case with precision, preparation, and strong advocacy.
From straightforward asset division to complex, high-value estates, we handle all types of property disputes.
We carefully review assets, debts, income sources, retirement accounts, and business interests to ensure nothing is overlooked.
We work to safeguard your separate property while ensuring marital assets are divided fairly.
Michigan law requires equitable distribution — we advocate for a result that is balanced and financially sound.
Going through a divorce proceeding or legal separation and dealing with the distribution of marital assets and property is a challenging process. Having competent legal representation is crucial to safeguarding your financial and proprietary interests.
In Michigan, upon divorce, each spouse usually takes his or her separate property and marital property is divided equitably. Separate property includes property acquired before marriage, any appreciation in value it has earned, or property acquired through gift or inheritance. While separate property is generally awarded to the spouse in whose name it is held, it may be subject to equitable distribution by the court between both spouses if marital property is insufficient.
“Equitable distribution is about fairness — protecting what you’ve built while securing your financial future.”
People often do not realize that most property acquired during marriage is marital property subject to equitable distribution, even if the property is held only in the name of one spouse. Any equity that is accrued during marriage, including any amount accrued in home equity, pension plans, or retirement funds, is considered marital property that is subject to equitable distribution without regard to whether or not one or both spouses contributed financially to its acquisition.
Attorney Chatterton has significant knowledge, experience, and skills in the family law arena. He has handled a wide array of divorce cases, ranging from simple divorces where the parties have no assets to divide to multi-million dollar estates with significant business assets and interests. He will evaluate your assets and financial situation and help you obtain the most favorable distribution. Contact the Law Office of Patrick L. Chatterton today to ensure your rights are protected and your financial well-being is secured.
In dividing marital assets, a court’s primary concern is achieving equity and fairness. Factors that courts look to in making this determination include:
