Mineral Rights & Property Division
Helpful Advice from a Colorado Oil & Gas Lawyer
Have you decided to get a divorce from your spouse? Part of the divorce
negotiations will revolve around the fair and equitable division of the
property that is associated with the marriage. If you and your spouse
made the decision to purchase land that contained mineral rights, you
will have to determine who owns these rights after the divorce. In order
to protect your rights and your best interests, it is wise to enlist the
help of a
Colorado oil and gas lawyer before proceeding with the divorce process.
The experienced team at Feldmann Nagel Cantafio PLLC can help you pursue
a fair divorce settlement regarding land on which no gas or oil leasing
has yet occurred and also regarding land that is currently producing revenues
for you and your spouse. We have handled numerous divorce cases that involve
mineral and drilling rights, and we have a thorough understanding of your
rights under the law.
Dividing Mineral Rights in a Divorce
Just like any other property, current and future drilling and
mineral rights can be divided through a divorce. Our dedicated team of lawyers can provide
you with the legal representation and counsel you need to move smoothly
throughout your divorce and the property division process. If you owned
the mineral rights prior to the marriage, the Court should grant you the
mineral rights upon divorce because it is considered to be "separate
property" under the law.
The legal regulations regarding the division of property during a divorce
can be complex and confusing. The family law court is responsible for
dividing marital property and allocating responsibility for payments of
debts incurred during the marriage, and you need a legal professional
who will advocate for you during this process. The team at Feldmann Nagel
Cantafio PLLC can help you understand how property division works and
protect your rights throughout the entire divorce process as well.
Contact a Colorado oil & gas attorney from our distinguished law firm to learn more about property division
of mineral rights.