Can I remove my spouse from the marital home before we are divorced? Read on to see what Chicago family lawyer Julie Neubauer says on the matter.
Asset and Property Issues
Will my spouse’s stock options from his job be divided in our divorce?
If your spouse was granted the stock options prior to your separation (during your marriage), the options are considered community property subject to equal division. However, some stock options are granted on a certain date, vested on a certain date, and exercisable on a certain date. On each of these dates a certain portion of […]
Is Going To Divorce Court The Only Way To Get Your Fair Share?
Karen Covy, a divorce lawyer in Chicago, answers: No. Going to court ensures nothing other than the fact that a judge – who doesn’t know you or your children, and will only be able to consider the facts that are admitted as evidence in court – will decide your case. Going to court generally takes […]
Are Bonuses Put Into One Spouse’s Account Considered Separate Property?
My husband received annual bonuses during our marriage that he put into a savings account in his name only. Are these funds considered marital or separate property?
Podcast: Divorce Lawyer Rosanne DeTorres on High Net-Worth Divorce
New Jersey matrimonial law attorney and family mediator Rosanne DeTorres explains the unique challenges associated with high-net-worth divorce.
How Should I Protect Myself If My Spouse Suggests A Trial Separation?
My spouse suggested we have a trial separation and I’m wondering if there’s anything I need to do to protect myself in case we do eventually get a divorce?
Is An Inherited Summer Home Considered Separate Property?
I inherited a summer home from my parents. Is this home still considered separate property now that we’re getting a divorce?
How Will A Judge Split A Business My Spouse And I Own Together?
In Ontario marital property, or net family property, is the difference between the value of a spouse’s property on the date of separation and the value of their property on the date of marriage (net of liabilities). An exception is made for the matrimonial home, which is often split evenly between the spouses. On separation, […]
What is mediation and how does it work?
Mediation is a process by which both parties seek an amicable resolution to their issues and their case with a third neutral party acting as a go-between to broker a deal. The benefits of mediation are that both parties have more control over the resolution of their case, as opposed to a judge telling them […]
Can IRAs be transferred between spouses if they’re going through a divorce?
In most cases, the marital portion of the IRA that is being divided is rolled over. In very rare circumstances do you need a QDRO for an IRA. Alison C. Leslie, Esq. practices family law exclusively in her Morristown, NJ offices, where she offers her clients the individualized attention of a solo practitioner with the […]
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