Property Division in New Orleans

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Community Property & Separate Property

Community property refers to properties and assets accrued over the course of the marriage. Since Louisiana is a community property state, the court will seek to divide marital and community property as equally as possible. However, separate property is not eligible for division.

Separate property includes the following:

• Property owned by a spouse before the marriage
• Property was given to a spouse through inheritance or donation
• Damages resulting from one spouse’s separate property
• Property attained by one spouse due to a voluntary asset division during marriage

There are only a few situations in which a deviation from the 50/50 rule would be acceptable. If the couple had a valid prenuptial agreement, the court would defer to the agreement. If the divorce happened way before the property is divided, payments made and debts acquired post-divorce should be included in the proceedings.

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Our New Orleans divorce attorneys understand how meticulous and strenuous property division can be. Fortunately, we believe in supporting our clients and exceeding their expectations through personalized solutions and committed advocacy. Whether you need help determining if your spouse is hiding assets or if you are looking for a modification, we are here for you!