A Financial Checklist (Real Property)
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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Differences Between Legal Separations and Divorces
Nov 12, 2012
The parties involved in a legal separation are legally bound to comply with the terms of the court order, however they are still considered to be a married couple because they do not have an official d...
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Meeting with your Lawyer for the first time
Nov 12, 2012
A divorce is a life changing event. Sometimes a divorce is amicable and sometimes it is contested. Either way, it is wise to hire an attorney with whom you are comfortable and who you trust to look out...
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Can You Choose Your Own Arbitrator Instead Of Going To The Aaa?
Nov 12, 2012
Parties who choose to find their own arbitrator rather than using the services of organizations like the AAA or the National Academy of Arbitration (NAA) can use private sources. Legal publications oft...
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Is The Arbitration Proceeding Completely Confidential?
Nov 12, 2012
Arbitration hearings, unlike trials, are not open to the public. Everything discussed is done so in private and, in the context of the hearing, is confidential. Any matters disclosed during the arbitra...
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Other Assets in the Divorce Settlement
Nov 12, 2012
Some other assets to address in the settlement agreement include: Frequent Flyer Miles, lottery winnings or other prize winnings, club dues and annual membership fees, inheritance and gifts, and trusts...
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Life Insurance in the Divorce Settlement
Nov 12, 2012
Some life-insurance policies have cash value. This means that the owner could borrow money from the policy or trade the promise to pay a future sum at death for the current cash value, less any costs o...
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Real Estate in the Divorce Settlement
Nov 12, 2012
Real estate includes your marital home and any other homes, vacation properties, timeshares, and rental properties commercial and residential as well as any business property. The properties should b...
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Personal Property in the Divorce Settlement
Nov 12, 2012
List your personal possessions, particularly those that are important to you, and note how they are going to be divided. This would include big-ticket items, such as cars, boats, and motor homes, as we...
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Don’t overlook the value of a future pension.
Nov 12, 2012
Any portion of a pension that was earned during the marriage should be included in the marital pool of assets. Pensions can be handled in three different ways:
The non-employee spouse can receive his ...
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