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Equitable distribution in divorce
Equitable Distribution is a set of rules for fairly dividing a couple’s assets and debts after a marriage ends. Most states use this system.
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Top 20 Family Law & Divorce Mediation FAQs in North Carolina
1. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a confidential process where spouses meet with a neutral third-party mediator to resolve issues lik...
Written by attorney Charles Christopher Adkins
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Top 5 Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce in New Jersey
New Jersey Is a “No-Fault” Divorce State—But Fault Still Matters New Jersey allows couples to file for divorce without proving wrongdoing. You can sim...
Written by attorney Terrell Ammeir Ratliff
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Equitable Distribution in a Florida Divorce: An Overviow
Introduction In the course of a Dissolution of Marriage, absent the agreement of the Parties, the Courts are charged with the responsibility of the di...
Written by attorney Jack Brilliant Pugh Jr.
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Texas handles property distribution in an equitable manner
Texas community property Each item that both you and your spouse acquired during the course of your marriage is marital property. This means you must...
Written by attorney Keith D. Becker
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What to expect from your New York divorce.
Procedure A divorce action is commenced by the filing of a Summons with Notice and purchasing of an Index Number from the county clerk. The Summons m...
Written by attorney Debra Welsh
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Are High Asset Divorces Complicated
What makes a divorce "complex" On behalf of Becker Family Law You and your spouse may find that under divorce laws in Texas, the joint assets that yo...
Written by attorney Keith D. Becker
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Filing Your Own Divorce Case in Florida
Three Types of Divorce in Florida Florida recognizes three different types of divorce proceedings, all called "Dissolution of Marriage." 1. Simplif...
Written by attorney Michael Robert Hanrahan
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NY Divorce at a Glance. Part 5 of 8: Equitable Distribution
Classification of Marital Property Marital property is any asset which is acquire by either spouse from the date of marriage to the date the divorce o...
Written by attorney Joseph Douglas Barics
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Divorcing? Many Factors Affect You
Gather Your Information and Documents If you're one of those people, then it's important for you to take the time to get your paperwork together befor...
Written by attorney Maya Shulman
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Everything AND the Kitchen Sink?!?: The Top 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Dividing Marital Assets
What is the value of the fork? Just because you purchased the comforter set in the master bedroom of your marital home, does not mean you should waste...
Written by attorney Dana Whitehead McKee
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Equitable Distribution Jointly Acquired Assets/Debts
Distribution Jointly acquired assets and debts are equitably distributed at the time of a Final Order. Joint assets and debts are those acquired durin...
Written by attorney Carla Leann Harcourt
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Equitable Distribution of Property in a Divorce | Georgia Law
History At common law, marriage merged the property rights of the parties and placed control of all property in the husband. At least as early as 186...
Written by attorney Stanford Landon Moore
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What is a no-fault divorce?
What is a no-fault divorce?
Play Video Written by attorney Demi Raquel Marks
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What is a no-fault divorce?
What is a no-fault divorce?
Play Video Written by attorney Joanna Lee Mccracken
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Basic Rules about Property Division in North Carolina
Who is entitled to ED Unless spouses have signed a prenuptial agreement, each spouse is entitled to ED once they separate from each other. In order t...
Written by attorney Derek L. Mace
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Can my spouse get a share of my retirement savings in a divorce?
Can my spouse get a share of my retirement savings in a divorce?
Play Video Written by attorney Heather Denise Piper
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Can my spouse get a share of my retirement savings in a divorce?
Can my spouse get a share of my retirement savings in a divorce?
Play Video Written by attorney Joanna Lee Mccracken
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10 Ways To Protect Your Assets During A Divorce
Try to settle your divorce amicably, if possible. The more acrimonious your divorce, the higher your legal fees will be. If you are able to negotiate...
Written by attorney J. Benjamin Stevens
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I cant do this anymore..I need a divorce. Where do I go? What do I do?
Talk to a professional or someone you trust A marriage counselor, therapist or even a trusted friend will help you decide whether divorce is the right...
Written by attorney Tonya Shur VanBenschoten
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What is transitional alimony
Transitional alimony is also known as bridge the gap alimony. It is still granted on a need and ability to pay basis. The requesting spouse may have a...
Play Video Written by attorney Christine Sue Cook
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2018 Florida Divorce: What Will Happen to Our House?
Who Has to Move Out of the House? Unless there is a restraining order restricting one of the spouses from staying in the marital home, both spouses ge...
Written by attorney Jennifer T Miller-Morse
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Is my spouse entitled to a portion of my business in Florida?
Whether your spouse is entitled to a portion of your business in Florida is largely going to depend on when the business was started, whether you had...
Play Video Written by attorney Christine Sue Cook
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Division of Assets With Divorce
Melrose MA Divorce Attorneys As MA divorce attorneys, the Martino Law Group is experienced with handling complicated divorces in Massachusetts. Divorc...
Written by attorney John Joseph Martino
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In my Florida divorce case, can we decide ourselves how to divide our property?
DIVORCE ATTORNEY FORT MYERS | FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY FORT MYERS Yes, you can decide yourself how to divide your property and we encourage it. Because th...
Play Video Written by attorney Guichard St. Surin
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Alimony Factors in the State of New Jersey
New Jersey Family Law and Divorce Attorney Santo Artusa offers this video about the most relevant factors used in alimony determinations in New Jersey...
Play Video Written by attorney Santo V. Artusa Jr.
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