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Westlake Village Office

3075 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Westlake Village, CA 91362

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Ventura Office

1198 Navigator Drive #20

Ventura, CA 93001

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Phone: 805-477-0505

Fax: 805-676-1481

At the Ventura County Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras we provide personal attention in matters related to divorce, support, & custody. We serve clients in Westlake Villlage, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Moorpark, Oak Park, Simi Valley, Calabasas, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, and Ojai. We represent families and individuals throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County.

The Law and Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras

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Practice Information

Divorce

High Net Worth Divorces

Mediation & Collaborative Law

Negotiaton Methods

Division of Assets

California Divorce Attorney Experienced in Handling Complex Asset Division

During the process of divorce, the division of marital assets can become complex. At the Law Offices of Barton Pokras, we have considerable experience in the areas of taxation, business law, contracts, and real property and we are particularly able to assist divorcing families who own businesses, have sophisticated estate plans, real property holdings and retirement plans that need to be dealt with in the division of community assets and liabilities.

From our offices in Westlake Village and Ventura, we are fully prepared to handle all types of complex property division contingencies and circumstances. California Law regarding community property isn’t always immediately applicable to all couples. The most complex asset division situations occur with spouses who each had substantial assets before they got married. Unraveling assets that have become commingled can be particularly difficult. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation to discuss your division of asset needs - our discussions about your finances will be in complete confidence.

Effectively Dividing Financial Interests

Once community and separate property co-mingle in a marriage, certain types of assets are inherently complex to divide. One example is the division of retirement accounts such as 401(k), stocks, and bonds. When necessary, our office works with knowledgeable experts to determine the value of your held assets. Together, we can efficiently craft effective property division mechanisms that are tailored to your individual circumstances and needs.

Typical Assets Held by Married Couples:

Cash
Securities, such as stocks & bonds
Deferred compensation, stock options, or royalties
IRA, Pensions, or other Retirement Accounts
Life Insurance policies
Ownership or interest in private or closely held company
Real estate, including your primary residence, any vacation homes, or investment property
Household furnishings
Motor vehicles, including airplanes and boats
Livestock, such as horses
Collectibles

Contact Us If You Have Questions About Asset Division and Divorce

If you are considering divorce, speaking with an attorney as soon as possible can help you plan a strategy for asset division and make your divorce experience more efficient and less stressful. Attorney Barton Pokras has 20 years of experience with divorce issues and his financial expertise will be of immeasurable value to your future security. He is available to meet at either our Westlake Village office, or our Ventura office, and your discussions will be completely confidential. If needed, we may arrange a time to meet that is outside of normal business hours. To schedule a consultation with our office, please call 805-477-0505 or email us.