The Basics of Valuing Assets in Divorce 2023

  • OnDemand seminar
  • Family Law
The Basics of Valuing Assets in Divorce 2023

Endorsed by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Split decision

Wisconsin’s Marital Property Act is based on the idea that both spouses contribute to supporting the marriage, and anything a couple acquires during marriage belongs to them equally. In a divorce, the presumption is that each spouse is entitled to at least one half of all marital property. But there are certain exceptions to equal property division, and it can be difficult to determine who gets what when the marriage ends.

Develop a better understanding of which assets are considered marital when a couple decides to split. At The Basics of Valuing Assets in a Divorce, Natalie L. Gerloff and Naomi R. Swain will outline key property division concepts and explain important exceptions to the 50/50 rule. You’ll learn when property should be valued and discuss valuation of assets including:

  • Real estate
  • Profit sharing, pension, and retirement plans
  • Stocks and bonds
  • Automobiles
  • Life insurance
  • Business interests
  • Personal property

Product details

Faculty

  • Determine which assets are considered marital property in a divorce
  • Understand the exceptions to the presumption of equal property division
  • Know how to protect your clients’ property in the event of divorce
  • Learn how different types of property and assets are valued
  • Discover ways to locate accurate information on the value of assets
  • Family law practitioners
  • Estate planning lawyers
  • Anyone who drafts Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • New lawyers

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