Blog Post
Challenges that Complicate Property Division in Fairfax
2/8/2026
Property division disputes often escalate when one spouse suspects assets are being hidden, undervalued, or misclassified.
Hidden or Undervalued Assets
A spouse may claim a business is worth less than it is—or move funds to separate accounts. These tactics require careful investigation and, in some cases, forensic accounting.
Mixed Assets
Hybrid assets—part marital, part separate—are common and contentious. Tracing contributions over time takes detailed documentation and legal precision.
Debt Allocation
Courts may assign debt based on who benefited from it, not just whose name appears on the account. Credit cards, auto loans, and tax liabilities are frequently disputed.
Additional complications include:
Property located outside Virginia
Assets with fluctuating values, such as stocks or cryptocurrency
Each scenario requires evidence, expert input, and strategic presentation to reach a fair outcome.
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