Property division lawyers in Kitsap County, Washington help men and women with the equitable distribution of assets during a divorce. A property settlement agreement for the division of assets can help the parties avoid litigating the issues in court. Other property division cases are resolved by the court at trial. The court may consider the contribution of each party, the tax consequences of the division of the asset, the needs of each party, and other relevant factors. The Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act (UMDA Section 307) provides for other factors including the duration of the marriage, prior marriages, and prenuptial agreements.
Attorney Referral Service of the Kitsap Legal Services - Kitsap Legal Service operates a non-profit Attorney Referral Service to help individuals and businesses find a local attorney in Port Orchard or Bremerton, WA, or the surrounding areas of Kitsap County, WA. The KLS Attorney Referral Service makes the referral to local private attorneys practicing law in Kitsap County. The service charges a $50 fee for the referral which entitles the person to a 30 minute consultation with the attorney at no additional charge.