New Orleans Area Property Division Attorneys

Experienced Family Law and Property Division Advocates

One aspect of a divorce that is often the source of many arguments is property division. Most couples have a difficult time deciding how property should be split on their own. With the help of an experienced community property division lawyer, the process can be simplified and a resolution can be reached as quickly as possible. It is important to note that Louisiana is a community property state, which can result in further arguments over what is actually considered marital property and is subject to division.

At the Metairie office of Salley & Salley, Attorneys at Law, our firm is lead by the mother-daughter family law team of Sandra Salley and Laurel Salley. Both Board Certified Family Law Specialists certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, they and our other lawyers have more than 35 years of combined experience. Our entire firm is committed to providing comprehensive divorce and community property division representation to clients in New Orleans, Metairie, and throughout the surrounding Louisiana communities.

Contact the family law and property division attorneys of Salley & Salley at 504-837-5499 for more information about how we can help you.

What is considered community property?

Louisiana is a community property state. In general, everything that is acquired by the couple during the marriage is considered community property, however, there are always exceptions to the rules. The duration of the marriage is considered to be from the date the marriage was performed to the date that the petition for divorce is filed.

Community debt division

Just like the property and assets of the marriage, debt that is accumulated during the marriage is divided 50-50. This leaves both sides responsible for the debt, instead of placing the burden on just one party.

To learn more about our community property division representation, or other aspects of our family law practice, contact Salley & Salley at 504-837-5499 and schedule a consultation.

Salley & Salley, Attorneys at Law LLC
3445 N Causeway Blvd., Suite 510
Metairie, LA 70002
504-837-5499
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From our offices in Metairie, the attorneys of Salley & Salley are available to help people throughout Southeastern Louisiana and Metro New Orleans, including Covington, Hahnville, Gretna, Kenner, Westwego, Harahan, Slidell, Hammond, Mandeville, Chalmette, LaPlace, Grand Isle and all cities within Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, St. Bernard Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish and St. Tammany Parish.