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Westlake Village Office
3075 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Ventura Office
1198 Navigator Drive #20
Ventura, CA 93001
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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.
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Divorce
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Aways & Jurisdiction
Southern California Divorce Tax Law Attorney
Don’t let Taxes Diminish the Value of Your Divorce Settlement
At the Law Offices of Barton Pokras, we are experienced and educated in the resolution
of federal and California divorce tax law issues. With more than 20 years of experience
handling family law in California, Attorney Barton Pokras can help you maximize the
value of your divorce settlement through close attention to the various tax codes.
When properly handled, the tax consequences of marital property division can increase the value of your final divorce settlement, leaving both spouses better off. A careful analysis of your specific situation can identify and address such matters as:
- Tax consequences of the sale of the marital residence
- Capital gains on the liquidation of long-
term investments - The division of retirement assets and pension benefits
- IRS taxable alimony
- Joint vs. separate filing status in the year of the divorce
- Taxation of the division of dependent children
- Consequences of selling a second home or investment properties.
Does Your Divorce Need Special Attention In Regards to Taxes?
While the majority of divorces do not involve complex or difficult legal issues,
it is important to know whether there are any issues in your divorce that will require
careful planning or analysis. The division and distribution of pension plans, for
example, is a very complex area, and should not be attempted without expert advice.
Spousal support payments are generally taxable to the recipient and tax deductible
to the payor. This is another area in which careful planning can decrease the tax
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Knowledge and Experience on Your Side
Divorce Attorney Barton Pokras has a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law (1972, Honors), and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Golden Gate University Law School in San Francisco (1981). During his legal career he has solely practiced law in California, and he is well aware of CA state tax issues as well as federal tax implications due to your divorce.
Contact an Attorney About Your Divorce Related Tax Issues
If you have questions or concerns about the effect of state and federal tax law on
spousal support, child support and various types of retirement or investment assets,
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