Community Property Division

Community Property Division Lawyer in New Orleans

Louisiana is a community property state. That means that spouses generally share equally the assets and income acquired by either spouse during the marriage. Liabilities are also generally shared.

The system of principles and rules governing the ownership and management of the property of married persons is called a matrimonial regime. In Louisiana when persons marry they enter into a community property regime by law, unless they contract otherwise, such as by a pre-nuptial agreement. Thus, the vast majority of Louisiana marriages are subject to a community property regime.

When spouses divorce, the community property regime terminates and the parties must divide the assets and liabilities of the marriage. Our law firm will ensure that you receive your fair and equal share of the community. The assets and liabilities of the marriage are generally classified as community or separate. The rules to classify marital assets can be highly technical and complex. You need a lawyer who understands these complex rules and concepts in order to make sure you get your fair share of the community. We at Gary S. Brown, LLC will protect your interests when the community property of the marriage is divided.

For a free consultation, contact a community property division attorney at our firm today. At the office of Gary S. Brown, LLC, we are dedicated to helping clients understand their rights under the Louisiana marital property division laws.