Written by attorney Howard Lewis, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
The issue of how to divide property comes up in most divorces, which is why its important to know if you live in a community property state or an equitable property state. The way your state handles... more
Written by attorney Stephanie White, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Before Marriage: What's Mine is Mine. Whatever you come into a marriage with as your own property remains your own property. You can change the "character" (that's the legal term for "who owns it")... more
Written by attorney John Palmer, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
A guide to Prenuptial Agreements in the State of Washington
Written by attorney Edwin Castellanos, 3 months ago.
Identifying and dividing complex marital assets is a tremendous challenge in a high asset divorce. While most spouses tend to settle their property disputes, things can get pretty dicey when there is... more
Written by attorney Ashley Schepens, 5 months ago.
Louisiana is different. Most people know this. I live in a city like no other. New Orleans is a place where you can buy an alcoholic daiquiri in a drive-thru, where the downtown area is shut down... more
Written by attorney Bruce Stern, 4 months ago.
This guide provides an overview of issues involving personal property that may arise in high dollar divorce cases in the State of Maryland. Among other recommendations,we suggest that divorce... more
Written by attorney Steven Fromm, almost 3 years ago.
The basis of property can be tricky, especially in Community Property states. Here is an extract from IRS Publication 17 that may be of service to you. "Community property. In community property... more
Written by attorney Lance Claery, 7 months ago.
Adivorceis a life-changing event. Accordingly, adivorceaffects a person's emotional well-being and theprocessmay feel stressful. Even when a person knows a divorce was inevitable and necessary, there... more
Written by attorney Heather Quick, about 1 year ago.
In a Florida divorce, is there such thing as non-marital property? Florida is a separate property state for the purposes of a divorce, meaning it is not a community property state like California.... more
Written by attorney Timothy Durkin, about 1 year ago.
Separate property can turn into community property when assets become commingled during the course of a marriage. The process of commingling can occur when: - community funds and separate funds are... more
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