Louisiana laws establish a community property regime upon marriage. When legally united, all future assets become shared, including real property like houses, cars and recreational vehicles and “moveable property” like bank accounts and retirement savings vehicles.

If a couple decides to divorce, this community property must be divided among them. To make sure that you are getting what Louisiana community property laws entitle you to, you may need a lawyer’s help.

The divorce lawyers at Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC can help you with all aspects of your divorce, including community property partition so that your years of marriage don’t end up in financial loss. Call Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC if you are contemplating divorce or suspect infidelity.Community Property

Community Property Exemptions

In Louisiana, a married couple equitably shares all financial assets unless a prenuptial or ante-nuptial agreement exempts specific property from the community property regime. In most cases, income from exempt assets or employment is considered community property unless the pre-/ante-nuptial agreement specifies otherwise.

If you have financial assets that you’d like to protect from partition, consult a family lawyer at Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC to draft a pre- or ante-nuptial agreement.

Community Property Complications

While some accounts may be easy to liquefy and evenly divide between spouses, other community property divisions are more complicated. Some moveable assets require special court orders to access and divide. A Covington divorce lawyer can help you get all necessary court orders.

The divorce lawyers at Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC can also help you investigate the possibility of hidden accounts or assets and contribution to education. If not exempted by a prenuptial marital agreement, you may be entitled to benefit from this property as well.

Separating community property through the divorce process can be complicated. But it may be essential to ensuring your financial stability in the future. Don’t count on your ex-spouse to provide for your financial well-being. Get the help of an experienced Covington divorce attorney to help you seek the full advantage of community property laws. Contact Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC today for help fighting to get and keep what’s yours.Badeaux Law Office

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