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Division of Property

Strategies for the Division of Property

Guidance from experienced Taunton, Plymouth and Bridgewater divorce attorneys

Upon separation, you begin the challenging task of dividing your assets and debts. This undertaking can feel overwhelming without competent, professional guidance. Applying 38 years of combined experience, our Plymouth lawyers at the Studley Law Offices assist you with each step of the process. Our team is engaged and determined as we assist you in:

  • Completing your financial affidavit
  • Taking inventory of property
  • Collecting crucial financial information via thorough discovery
  • Determining which property belongs to you, your spouse and the marriage
  • Setting goals for obtaining the assets to which you are entitled
  • Creating a strategy for meeting your objectives

Marital versus personal property

You are entitled to a fair share of the property you acquired during your marriage. Determining the property that belongs to your marriage is the first step in developing an effective asset division strategy. Through diligent discovery, our lawyers in Plymouth have often been able to prove that assets the couple believed belonged to one of the spouses personally essentially belonged to the marriage. Likewise, we have often been able to separate certain types of investments from the marital property. We calculate an accurate valuation of your property that helps you set your goals during your divorce.

Mediating an equitable property division agreement

Our Taunton lawyer firmly pursues the maximum possible share of your marital property. We also take decisive steps to reduce costs and expedite the divorce process. To accomplish this objective, we encourage mediation whenever it is in your best interests. Mediation is an effective tool for reaching equitable settlements efficiently with the guidance of a trained facilitator. The advantages of mediation often include:

  • Finalizing your divorce sooner
  • Decreasing your expenses for attorneys’ fees, court costs and discovery support
  • Minimizing the stress of your divorce
  • Giving you more control over the division of your assets

We advise you if trial is the appropriate option in your individual case — for example, if your spouse refuses to cooperate or behaves abusively toward you. Using our extensive litigation experience, we thoroughly investigate your case, prepare you for your courtroom appearance and make compelling arguments to the judge.

Learn more about the process of dividing your asset in your MA divorce

Consult our experienced divorce attorneys about dividing your marital property during your divorce in Middleborough, and the surrounding areas. Call the Studley Law Offices at 508-923-7207 or 800-640-2889 or contact us online for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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  • "John Studley helped me thru a very difficult time in my life. He explained everything to me and made me feel independent in my decisions. He got me more than I expected. Thanks to You and your team." - Diane - December 9, 2016

  • "I completely agree with a prior reviewer...a complete class act! He is highly efficient, extremely knowledgeable, personable, totally professional, highly successful and very entertaining. I have dealt with Atty. Studley on a few matters over the course of 12 years and he (and his staff!) have consistently provided the time and means to successfully litigate my cases/issues. I was fortunate enough that he was referred to me and I have had absolutely no regrets. If you're looking for the best, he's the person to hire." - L - December 1, 2016

  • "Posted by Michelle September 16, 2015 John Studley is a true class act. I have been a client of his since 2008. He puts the needs of the child first and foremost. He is direct and honest with his clients in a compassionate manner. I would highly recommend Studley Law Offices. I have great faith in John, Sandy and the rest of the team and I remain truly greatful for all of their hard work." - Michelle - September 16, 2015

  • "Attorney Studley and his staff are exceptional! They all are very professional, courteous, efficient and empathetic for our case. Attorney Studley knew the "ins and outs" of the laws and was able to implement them in our case. He was always available to us in a timely manner. He explained various situations and avenues we needed to explore. He provided us with the information we needed to move forward in our case. Attorney Studley was always prepared for any situation in court. He even had copies of documents that the judge did not have available to him during court proceedings. We have already recommended him to a fellow grandparent and would do so again." - Bev - August 31, 2015

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  • "John and his staff were very professional from the beginning. He is very persistent and thorough. My case took over a year to settle but his staff had to do a lot of research. They constantly kept me in the loop as to how the case was progressing. I would not hesitate to use his services again." - Ron - August 21, 2014

  • "John helped my family in a difficult child custody case. His excellent work was instrumental in saving my granddaughters from ongoing physical and mental abuse." - Tom - August 12, 2014

  • "This was my first experience dealing with a lawyer. I found John Studley to be very professional in dealing with my case. He explained everything to me in detail and his knowledge of the law reassured me that my case was justified. I had complete trust in him as he was confident and I would highly recommend him to any person in need a lawyer. John dealt with my personal injury case. He set up appointments with Doctors, Neurologists and Physical therapists for me. He and his team were very responsive in returning my phone calls and communicated all correspondence in this matter. He showed a compassion for my health and well being during a difficult time in my life. He was instrumental in facilitating a fair settlement in my case." - Brian - February 21, 2014

  • "John Studley has been my attorney for over 20 years and has never disappointed me. He is, in my opinion the best lawyer you could have. Rest assured that if you have Attorney Studley for your lawyer he will definitelyl do the best that he can do for you. He definitely is a cut above the rest..." - Edna - February 11, 2014

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