Division of Property
The Top Divorce Myths and Setting the Record Straight
Divorce can be a challenging thing to go through on its own, and what makes it worse is when we hear things that are not true regarding divorce. It is a good idea to ask a divorce attorney before you move forward with any aspect of your divorce because sometimes you can’t trust what you…
Read MoreThe Effects of Annulment in Many Aspects of Your Life
You may think that an annulment sounds simple. When it all boils down to it, it is virtually just the legal process that ends a marriage – and in some cases acts like it never happened at all. Many people, as you know, will seek an annulment for a variety of reasons: such as bigamy,…
Read MoreCan Legal Disputes With Your Spouse Pop Up Even After Divorce?
The divorce is over, and now you’re free! This is how many people feel after divorce, when they are finally able to move forward after one of the most distressing times of their lives. The truth is, sometimes legal matters still tend to pop up after your divorce has come to an end. Some of…
Read MoreMarital Assets You May Not Have Even Considered
Divorce can sometimes be a very positive thing. In many aspects of your life, you may feel relief and as if you are moving on. However, from a financial standpoint, certain aspects may seem difficult. Divorce is mostly about the division of marital property and debts, of which we tend to have many. There are…
Read MoreI Have an Individual Bank Account… Is It Joint Property?
As you probably already know if you are going through a divorce, joint bank accounts = joint property. Many people question whether or not they should remove their half of the money when they have a joint bank account, but what about those who have an individual account? Is your spouse entitled to any of…
Read MoreDivision of Assets: Transmutation, Commingling, and More
When you are going through divorce and want to separate assets, there are many things you may have to consider and talk to with your attorney. There may be concepts you are not familiar with, such as appreciation of assets, transmutation of separate property, and commingling separate property. We can help you understand these assets…
Read More5 Topics to Talk to Your Attorney About When Divorcing
When you first decide to branch out and talk to your divorce attorney, there are a couple of topics that should be first and foremost. Though emotions may be high during your divorce and wondering how to get the best settlement may be at the front of your mind, we want to be there for…
Read MorePros and Cons of Going Through a True Default Divorce
What happens if the petitioner in a divorce serves the petition and summons, but the respondent does not file a response? To complicate matters more, what if there is no written agreement in the divorce? In these cases, after 30 days passes, you end up with what is known as a “true default” case. To…
Read MoreValuing Your Business When Going Through a Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, there are some main things that you probably think about: custody, house and property division, and more. What happens if there is a business between you and your spouse? Then you probably know that there will come time to divide your business and this is not always as…
Read MoreWhat to do When Your Divorce Has Turned Ugly
Many spouses come bearing the same question when they speak with their attorneys: How do I prevent my divorce from turning ugly? Unfortunately, in some cases, you may find that this is inevitable as you deal with child custody matters, split property, and so much more. This is why it is important to learn some…
Read MoreMoving Your Spouse’s Personal Belongings in Divorce
Even when you are going through a peaceful divorce with your spouse, you may wonder how to handle issues that can sometimes get out of hand – such as moving your spouse’s possessions out of the home. Sometimes, after events like these (especially if they are not handled carefully), you can find that your peaceful…
Read MoreDistributing Assets During the Divorce Process
As you know from the moment you get married, the property that you own with your spouse during the marriage will typically be seen as “shared.” Yes, there are sometimes differences between what is considered “separate” and what is considered “marital” property in the eyes of the court. Typically, separate property will include any property…
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