Move forward with divorce

Did anyone, other than you, hand your spouse the filed petition documents? Some mediators do this, sometimes they have their staff serve by mail...

What are tax implications for business/divorce settlement?

The tax implications, if any, really depends on your judgment and how this was identified. If it was identified as a property equalization, meaning...

Separation Date Question - Two Divorce Cases - Same Family

Your date of separation is the date one spouse communicated to the other that s/he wants out of the marriage and takes a step to live separate and...

Who's responsible for this credit card debt

I have written some articles on this topic that you may want to review. The general answer is that any debts incurred, or assets acquired, between...

What is the average charge for a divorce attorney?

There are so many factors that go into the legal fees you will ultimately pay to complete your divorce. First, hourly rates will vary by attorney...

Post divorce and joint student loans, who pays?

It is not clear from your statement why these debts were omitted. If they were not disclosed or included in your judgment, the court can make the...

Can i sell a property given to my ex-wife in our divorce? I am on the title and responsible as first party on the loan.

It really depends on the terms of your Divorce Judgment. When you say the property was "given to my ex-wife in our divorce", but you are still on...

If I end a 4 year same sex domestic partnership will I be held liable for my partner's credit card debt?

Most likely, yes. If the debts were a fraudulent misuse of funds (you would have to prove this), you may not be held responsible. If the debts were...

How likely is it that I will have to pay my husband alimony if we divorce? What if I have custody of the kids?

There are two different types of spousal support: Temporary and Permanent. Temporary is what the court orders while you are going through the...

If you are not yet divorced, he cannot remarry. I would suggest you make sure any agreements you create spell out your intent so that your concern...