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           |  | Los Gatos Community Property and Hidden Assets LawyerIn any divorce and marital property division case, it is important to remember that California is a no-fault, community property state. This means that issues such as blame and recrimination do not necessarily have to enter into the resolution of marital property division disputes. Property, assets and debts acquired during the course of a marriage are divided between the spouses in a substantially equal manner. This does not mean a straight fifty-fifty split - the courts are generally more interested in what is fair and equitable than in splitting hairs. Law Offices of Delman W. Smith • Divorce and Marital Property Division Attorney There are very few exceptions to the rule requiring a substantially equal division of marital property in a divorce. One rare but very important example is for what is called a breach of fiduciary duty in cases where one spouse has intentionally misused or hidden marital assets in order to deprive the other spouse of his or her fair share. We are tireless in our pursuit of fair and equitable property settlements through the identification and valuation of hidden assets and misused funds. At the Law Offices of Delman W. Smith, we have handled division of marital property cases in which the assets ranged into the millions of dollars, as well as disputes involving very modest amounts. Regardless of the size of the marital estate, we treat our clients with respect and consideration. Contact our offices in Santa Clara County today to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced California divorce and division of marital property attorney you can trust to treat your case with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Law Offices of Delman W. Smith Phone: 408-358-2811 • E-mail • Fax: 408-356-1804 The Los Gatos Law Offices of Delman W. Smith serves clients in California communities in and around Silicon Valley, including Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Hollister, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County and San Benito County.The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. Copyright © 2008 by Law Offices of Delman W. Smith. All rights reserved. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement. | |