If you have started the divorce process, then you probably know what to expect when it comes to some aspects. You may know what friends or family have gone through in divorce, or have watched it happen on television – but are you prepared for your own? What should you expect and what shouldn’t you… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘property division’
Cohabitation Property Agreement: Unmarried Couples
These days many people decide to live together for awhile before or instead of getting married. There may be several different reasons for this, but mostly people either want to get to know the other person better by living together before they decide to get married, the couple doesn’t believe in marriage, or the couple… Continue reading →
Legal Separation Vs. Divorce
People constantly wonder, what is the difference between legal separation and divorce? The main difference between the two, of course, is that with legal separation the couple is still legally married and still has the option to work through their issues and stay married. With divorce, this is not an option. During legal separation, the… Continue reading →
Determining the Marital Estate
In determining the Marital Estate, you must first understand the differences between marital and non marital property. Typically, the court considers all property obtained before the marriage non-marital property, thus property not subject to division in the event of death or divorce. The court has no authority over this property; however, any marital property obtained… Continue reading →
Marriage vs. Cohabitation
More Americans than ever are choosing to cohabitate (live together) before, or rather than, getting married. According to a survey released by the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly half of women 15 to 44 years old cohabitated outside of marriage between 2006 and 2010, compared with 43 percent in 2002 and 34 percent in… Continue reading →
Preliminary Financial Disclosures
Preliminary financial disclosure is a mandatory part of getting a divorce. It is important that, when disclosing your debts and assets, you are as honest and transparent as possible. If you or your spouse are found to have purposely omitted any pertinent information, the consequences will affect both parties. When accounting for all your assets,… Continue reading →
Alimony & divorce
Alimony is also known as spousal support. Alimony, or the amount (in dollars, property, etc.) of spousal support that one spouse will provide to another during divorce or separation is determined by many factors that can include the length of the marriage, the support during the marriage, and is considered a continuation of that support… Continue reading →
Divorce and Division of Assets
When you are going through a divorce or dealing with serious family law issues, it can be difficult to focus on your future. Divorce is almost never an easy process, and the decisions you make during this time can affect you and your family for many years to come. If you believe you cannot make… Continue reading →
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