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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
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In a divorce, some assets may be considered non-marital and, as a result, are not divided in a divorce proceeding. What is the marital estate? In a divorce, the parties divide up what is called the "... more
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The question of who gets the house in a divorce comes up all the time. Find out some of the factors courts consider when determining which party to award the house to.
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Deferred compensation refers to pension plans, 401K plans, IRAs and other retirement assets. Such plans are divisible as part of a property settlement in divorce regardless of which party is named... more
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Property division in divorce can become fairly complex if one or both of the spouses owns a business. The income generated by a business is usually significant, so theres often some conflict over who... more
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It is a common misconception that a court in a divorce can relieve one party from the financial obligations incurred during the marriage. Although the Court may require one party to pay a joint debt,... more
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Spouses often use bankruptcy differently. Some spouses use bankruptcy after a divorce has been finalized as an offensive weapon to delay or prevent having to refinance a mortgage. Other couples file... more
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A divorce settlement is the final legal agreement between a husband and wife that documents the terms of the divorce. Once the divorce settlement is signed by both spouses and accepted as fair and... more
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