Community Property Laws
Nov 12, 2012
Community property states follow the principle that marital property should be divided equally in a divorce. Issues like financial need, ability to earn an income or fault for the divorce aren't taken ...
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If You're Unable To Maintain Your Apartment Lease After Divorce
Nov 12, 2012
If you are still on a lease, but need to move out due to financial or other reasons, your best option may be to speak to your landlord about it. In many situations, you may be able to work something ou...
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Determining Apartment Lease Ownership In Divorce
Nov 12, 2012
In the divorce process, what happens with your apartment lease depends primarily on whose name is on the lease:
If the lease is in one person's name, that person typically retains the lease and all ass...
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Joint Accounts in Divorce
Nov 12, 2012
Typically in marriage, a couple may choose to share financial accounts, such as checking accounts or credit cards. By law, people named on a joint account share the associated rights and liabilities of...
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Jointly Held Debts in Divorce
Nov 12, 2012
In some cases, divorcing couples with significant joint debts find it beneficial to both of them to file for bankruptcy jointly before proceeding with the divorce. In most cases, once a joint bankruptc...
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Divorce After Bankruptcy
Nov 12, 2012
There is no question that bankruptcy can significantly complicate a divorce. In a typical divorce, assets (and debts) are divided between the parties. This can change when one party to the couple is in...
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Dividing Debts in Divorce
Nov 12, 2012
If a couple has incurred any debt during marriage, the divorce court will consider it like assets and divide the debts between the spouses. As part of the divorce process, the court will typically divi...
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How do I pay my bills while the divorce is pending in court?
Nov 12, 2012
It's is a sad fact that most often finances are an problem during a divorce. Most couples are used to living on two incomes and shared expenses. While the divorce is pending, the court may order that o...
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Divorce and Inheritance
Nov 12, 2012
In Massachusetts, property that is inherited by one spouse, before or during the marriage, is legally considered marital property and may be subject to equitable division in a divorce. This often comes...
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A Financial Checklist Insurance
Nov 12, 2012
This checklist focuses on personal information about you, your spouse, and your children (if you have any). There is nothing worse than meeting with your lawyer, showing up for a settlement meeting, or...
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