Property Division

Atlanta, Georgia, Divorce Attorney: Property Division

When couples divorce, the assets that supported one household must be divided to support two. Although this idea sounds simple at first, property division is often one of the most difficult and complicated issues in a divorce. As an experienced Georgia lawyer, Jim Lewis has been helping couples with the separation of marital property for thirteen years. At The Law Offices of James S. Lewis, P.C., located in Atlanta, he works diligently for his clients to help protect their interests and create solutions that work best for them.

Division of Marital Property in Georgia

Georgia courts address the problem of property division by “equitable division” marital property.

Equitable Division

Equitable division may mean “equal division,” but not necessarily. Let Attorney Jim Lewis take advantage of the facts of your case to get your share of the marital property up for grabs in your divorce.

Marital Property

Determining the extent of "marital property" can be complicated. Courts generally define marital property as all property acquired by a couple during the marriage. “Separate property,” not necessarily subject to equitable division, is property that one party owned before the marriage, or which was received during the marriage as a gift or inheritance. Just because property is in the husband or wife’s name only does not mean it is separate property. In Georgia, judges or juries decide on the division of marital property, so it is very important to have an attorney who can make strong arguments for you. Jim Lewis is that kind of lawyer. He never hesitates to take aggressive action to protect his clients’ interests in their property, including:

• Homes
• Investments
• Pensions
• Second homes
• Small businesses

As an experienced attorney, Jim Lewis knows that property or business valuation is often a main focus of complex property-division issues. Hiring an professional appraiser or business evaluator may be necessary to get you your fair share of a property or business. Attorney Jim Lewis has experience working with these professionals to obtain the best division of property for you.

Contact The Law Offices of James S. Lewis, P.C., at (770) 451-8786.

Jim Lewis believes that every problem has a solution. When you have legal concerns related to division of marital property, solutions most often come only with the assistance of a skilled attorney. Jim Lewis can advocate strongly for you, using every resource protect your interests and create solutions that work.