Northern & Central New Jersey Property Division Lawyer

The Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman, LLC

Division of marital assets and debts can be simple or complex in divorce. When a couple does not have significant assets or debts, dividing those assets in an equitable manner can be accomplished quickly. However, if you and your spouse own complex assets such as businesses, multiple savings and investment accounts, stock options, real estate, pensions and 401(k) accounts, the task of dividing property can be time consuming and require the use of experts.

At the Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman, LLC, we have extensive experience in property division matters, particularly those involving real estate, closely-held businesses, retirement benefits and complex financial assets. Our firm works to achieve a fair and practical division of property that preserves your assets and protects your rights.

Reaching an Equitable Property Settlement

We have a comprehensive understanding of both New Jersey law, and the practical realities of dividing marital property. For example, most marriages involve real estate. We use our extensive experience handling real estate transactions to identify the major issues regarding homes and commercial property and their values.

One issue that many couples face today is dealing with property that is underwater, meaning there is no equity. Just because a divorce judgment awards a home to your ex does not mean that the bank will forgive the mortgage debt.

Creative Solutions in the Division of Marital Property

Some assets such as bank accounts are easy to divide. In other cases, the integrity of an asset requires that it be preserved. Often you can accomplish your objective of preserving an asset by trading assets of equal value. There are many different ways to divide marital property. The skill, understanding and creativity of your lawyer are important factors in reaching an equitable result.

We are experienced in marital property division matters involving closely held businesses in New Jersey. We understand how to obtain a fair valuation of a business. We also know how to challenge a faulty or inadequate valuation presented by your spouse’s lawyer and experts.

How We Work and How We Charge

Our legal practice is positioned on providing premium client service. This means being easy to deal with and using our experience and expertise to deliver a successful outcome for you. We pride ourselves on our open, down-to-earth approach. As part of this accessibility commitment, we will keep you posted on the progress of your case, and your options, every step of the way.

Structure of Typical Legal Case and Fees

At the Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman LLC, we are committed to exceptional dedication and client care. Below we have provided an example of how a typical legal case may transpire.

You Contact Our Office
  • By telephone or consulation form
  • We will make every effort to consult with you as soon as possible, usually on the same day.
Initial Consultation
  • We will discuss the issue in a phone call to determine if we can help you. We will not provide legal advice until you become a client.
Follow Up
  • Following our initial consultation, we will let you know whether you would benefit from a follow up meeting with us as a client.
  • We will also give you an indication of what the costs of the consultation are likely to be.
Proposal
  • We will provide our charges and will explain how we will work with you.
Engagement
  • Once agreed, we will start work. This usually involves a review of any necessary documents and an initial meeting with you to give you legal advice and practical guidance about next steps.
Outcome
  • As your case progresses, we will keep you informed of any updates.

Our service charge options

Fixed fees

In most cases, we can fix our fees for the work we do. We’ll consider the prospect of additional and unexpected work and give you a fixed cost.

Pay as you go

Many of our clients prefer us to work on a pay-as-you-go basis. For this type of service, our standard hourly rate applies.