A QDRO can be entered prior to or on the date the final judgment is entered, and in fact, it is recommended to do so. Many believe that QDROs can only be drafted after the final judgment, which is why 90% of the QDROs we receive are post-divorce. Nothing could be further from the truth […]
Financial Issues
Will I have to pay my wife for her interest in my business after divorce?
I own a business with approximately 25 employees. Although my wife has never worked in my business or assisted me in the operation of my business in any way, she is claiming that if we get divorced, I will have to pay her for her interest in the business. Is she correct?
Would my wife have an equitable distribution interest in my business in the event of a divorce?
I own a business which provides consulting services. Although my business has been lucrative, I don’t think anyone would buy it because without me, there is no business. Under these circumstances, would my wife have an equitable distribution interest in my business in the event of a divorce?
Will I lose some or all of my pension as a result of divorce?
Will I lose some or all of my pension as a result of divorce? I don’t see why my spouse should get any of it – he has hardly worked a day in his life!
If my ex-spouse remarries, will I still qualify for half of his social security benefits?
Yes, if you were married to your ex-spouse for at least 10 years, you will still qualify for social security benefits based upon his work history even if he remarries. The only qualifications for receipt of benefits are that you be unmarried, at least 62, that your ex-spouse be of an age to be entitled […]
Are my husband’s annual bonuses considered marital or separate property?
My husband received annual bonuses during our marriage which he put in a savings account in his name only. Are these funds considered marital or separate property?
How do we determine our home’s value?
How do we determine our home’s value? Should we deduct the sales commission from the appraised value? Can we deduct capital gain taxes from the value of the house?
How much will my divorce cost?
How much will my divorce cost?
What can I do to protect my spousal support payments from ending?
Wendy K. Tse, a family lawyer in California, explains how one can protect spousal support payments from ending with the payor’s death or disability.
Are stock options considered an asset to be divided during divorce?
John Gilligan, a Certified Family Law Specialist, explains whether or not stock options are taken into consideration when dividing assets during divorce.
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