Johnson County Marital Property Division Lawyer
In Kansas, equitable distribution is the law when it comes to dividing marital assets and debts in divorce. However, many people think that "equitable" automatically means "equal." It does not.
Under Kansas law, equitable means fair — and courts may give one side a greater share of marital assets if that is determined to be fair. For example, if one side has a significantly greater earning capacity, the court may try to equalize the financial situation by giving the party with lower earnings a greater share of marital assets.
At the law office of Weston R. Moore, Attorney at Law, in Olathe, Kansas, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your equitable distribution case.
What Property Needs To Be Divided?
Not all assets need to be divided with your spouse. For example, any property you owned before your marriage belongs to you and does not have to be divided, as long as you kept the property in your name only. Inheritances, gifts and some types of personal injury awards received during your marriage are also yours to keep. However, all other assets and debts accumulated during marriage must be divided, including:
- Stocks and investment earnings
- Real estate
- Pension plans
- 401(k) accounts
- Credit card debt
- Stock options and other types of compensation
- Businesses
As a former law enforcement officer and federal investigator, attorney Weston Moore approaches property division with a thorough examination of the facts. With in-depth preparation and an understanding of Kansas law, marital property division can be a logical and predictable process.
Free Lawyer Consultation
To discuss your marital property division case with Olathe attorney Weston Moore, call 1-866-214-5863 toll free or fill out the contact form on this site.
