Questions answered by Sara Zivian Zwickl

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Can my former employer/company authorize a Quadro without my knowledge or authorization in lieu of divorce settlement?

Sara's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You should do this correctly, with the assistance of counsel and a court order. Retirement accounts, including a 401k, are subject to complex tax...

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Can my former employer/company that I worked for issue a Quadro in a divorce settlement?

Sara's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

Preparing a QDRO is not the employer's responsibility. It is up to the parties, through their attorneys, to prepare and submit the QDRO to the...

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Do I need a divorce attorney?

Sara's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

You need a divorce attorney immediately to protect you and your son. Do not make any further decisions without proper advice. Best of luck to you.

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When you get married, what part of your portfolio is protected if there isn't a prenuptial agreement?

Sara's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

There is no simple answer to your question about premarital assets. It depends on how long you are married, what other financial resources each of...

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I would like to gain total guardian ship of my 12 yr old granddaughter her mom will sign but absent father won't ..HELP

Sara's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

If you need legal authority to obtain medical care for your granddaughter or to enroll her in school, a guardianship makes sense. You or your...

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My husband left me for another woman. In the divorce he wants half the value of my wedding ring. I feel its mine so no.

Sara's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

There are likely many issues in addition to the sale of the ring to be discussed, negotiated and resolved in the divorce. Do not make decisions...

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If I was divorced twice and both of my ex wife's were to recieve 50 percent of my retirement how much would be left for me ?

Sara's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

The Judgment entered in each divorce determines your rights and those of your ex-wife. See an attorney to review the language and get an...

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Modify judgment of divorce its almost10 years I found a large company he purchased after the divorce and he never paid alimony

Sara's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Your situation is complicated and time-sensitive. Seek advice immediately from an attorney familiar both with family law and probate. Best of...

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Adopted child at 18 moved in with her real mom.

Sara's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

You have no responsibility for any debts your daughter incurred after reaching the age of 18 unless you signed as a guarantor. An estate planning...

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My divorce happen in 2007 I was married for seven years is that enough years for my ex wife to receive half of my retirement ?

Sara's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

As the other attorneys observed, your divorce judgment should have addressed the division of retirement accounts. The judgment is binding on both...

Sara Zivian Zwickl's Answers (534)

Can my former employer/company authorize a Quadro without my knowledge or authorization in lieu of divorce settlement?

Can my former employer/company that I worked for issue a Quadro in a divorce settlement?

Do I need a divorce attorney?

When you get married, what part of your portfolio is protected if there isn't a prenuptial agreement?

I would like to gain total guardian ship of my 12 yr old granddaughter her mom will sign but absent father won't ..HELP

My husband left me for another woman. In the divorce he wants half the value of my wedding ring. I feel its mine so no.

If I was divorced twice and both of my ex wife's were to recieve 50 percent of my retirement how much would be left for me ?

Modify judgment of divorce its almost10 years I found a large company he purchased after the divorce and he never paid alimony

Adopted child at 18 moved in with her real mom.

My divorce happen in 2007 I was married for seven years is that enough years for my ex wife to receive half of my retirement ?