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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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Divorce

High Net Worth Divorces

Mediation & Collaborative Law

Negotiaton Methods

California Division of Property Attorney

Understanding the Impact of Real Property on Your Divorce

If you are contemplating a divorce, you are probably worried about who will get to keep the family home or how its value will be taken into account in the overall property division process. Accordingly, this worry will be greater if you have a second home or numerous investment properties that need to be addressed in your divorce.

At the Law Offices of Barton Pokras, located in Ventura County, we have considerable experience in divorce and the financial issues involving property. Attorney Barton Pokras’s background in taxation, contracts and real property allows our office to assist divorcing families who have sophisticated estate plans and property holding that need to be carefully dealt with in the division of community assets and liabilities. There is no substitute for having a divorce lawyer with knowledge and experience.

Real Property (Real Estate) - Typically the Largest Financial Issue in Divorce

Real property, means land and attached structures. Real Estate is often used as a common term for real property. Especially in California, where property values are high, real estate is one of the primary and most valuable assets owned by couples. Accurate valuation of these assets is going to play an important role in your property division outcome.

Types of real estate that must be addressed during a divorce may involve:

Primary homes
Second homes or vacation homes
Rental properties, single family homes, duplexes, or multi-unit apartments
Commercial real estate properties

Experience and Skill to Negotiate Property Division Agreement

Deciding how to split your property with your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be emotional, but you need a rational perspective to make the best long term decisions. Too often, involved parties contest ownership to the courts, and the end result is a court-ordered sale of the property, with the funds being distributed to both parties. Realistically, it may have been better to negotiate terms that protect the long term value and current use of the property instead of forcing a sale. Your divorce attorney should look out for your long term well-being and try to keep you out of costly litigation.

Our main goal is to properly resolve your divorce issues without adding undue stress. Separation from your spouse and figuring out your future financial situation can be accomplished in a respectful, ethical, and efficient manner. Other divorce lawyers use prolonged litigation as a tactic - we avoid this strategy that only adds costs and emotional toil. Instead, our offices prefers to use legal knowledge and practical skill to negotiate a settlement for the benefit of both parties. However, when rational diplomacy fails, we will support your case in court. Attorney Pokras will present a well prepared case for the judge’s consideration.

Contact a California Divorce Lawyer About Property Division

If you are considering divorce, speaking with an attorney as soon as possible about your real estate issues allows for proper planning. Avoid surprises and make sure you know what your options are. Let Barton Pokras’s 20 years of experience with divorce issues in California work for you. He is available to meet at your convenience, and your discussions will be confidential. To schedule a consultation, email our law office or call 805-477-0505 .