Are you Familiar with How to Manage Marital Property?

Many people in Salt Lake City never think about how to best manage marital property, because they don’t believe it will ever come into play. They don’t believe that divorce is an option.

Of course, it is better to be safe than sorry. Here are some things you can do to better manage marital property:

— Consider the benefits of a prenuptial agreement.

— Maintain accurate records if you will be keeping property separate from your spouse.

— Keep all separate property separate throughout the marriage, as to avoid confusion in the event of a divorce.

— Understand that not all property can be kept separate and there will be times when you will share property with your spouse.

Along with the above, here is a point of advice: Don’t try so hard to keep property separate that it puts a strain on your relationship. This can soon become a sticking point, as your spouse may wonder what you are doing. It could begin to look like you are planning a divorce, even if this is the farthest thing from your mind.

When you know how to manage marital property you will also know how to manage separate property.

In the event of a divorce, all property owned together will be divided accordingly. This may not be fair from where you sit, but it is the way the court operates.

It is important that you know how to best manage marital property, as this will put you in position to avoid common issues that could plague you in the event of a divorce.

Source: FindLaw, “Managing Marital Property – Do’s and Don’ts,” accessed March 18, 2016

Published On: March 18th, 2016Categories: Division of PropertyComments Off on Are you Familiar with How to Manage Marital Property?
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About the Author: Marco Brown
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Marco C. Brown was named Utah’s Outstanding Family Law Lawyer of the Year in 2015. He graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2007 and is currently the managing partner of Brown Family Law, LLC.
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