The longer a marriage goes on, the more assets each party accumulates. While you are working, there is a strong chance you will acquire retirement benefits either by the contributions of your employer or your own. Retirement benefits in California may be treated as income, so if you get a divorce late in life, the […]
Property Division
6 Ways to Uncover Hidden Assets When Divorcing
Divorce can be a pricey affair. If you’re currently considering one, there’s a chance that your spouse has been hiding assets. According to accounting firm Grant Thorton, about one in five couples try to hide money in the event of a divorce. About 88% of the time, the party hoarding money was the husband. How […]
Divorce in NJ: How Are Assets Divided Under Equitable Distribution?
Learn answers to popular questions surrounding marital assets in New Jersey, how they’re determined, and then divided under equitable distribution.
4 Steps To Take When Divorce Is Inevitable
If you believe that your marriage is on the rocks, or that your spouse is planning a divorce, it is essential to have a plan to protect yourself and make sure your family and your future will be secure. First, get your emotions in check, and curb your impulsive reactions so that you can properly […]
She Got the Palace: Primary Residence Issues During a Divorce
Your primary residence is likely your most valuable asset. These are questions you should ask about your home before finalizing your settlement.
Your Credit Report: A Must-Have Divorce Document
Your credit report: an easy way to create a list of all individual and joint credit accounts.
6 Tips for Negotiating a Fair Divorce Settlement
In divorce negotiations, who gets what asset can be the most difficult part of the whole process. People sometimes have the winner-take-all mentality, which leads to prolonged divorces. Negotiating is like a dance. One person takes a step backwards and the other one goes forward. The partners move in sync and sometimes apart from each […]
Cohabitation Agreement: What Is It and Why You Need One
In a perfect world, two people moving in together instinctively know which partner will pay the utility bills, cover the rent, walk the dog, and buy the auto insurance. But most of the time, the perfect world is not the world we inhabit. In the real world of cohabitation, two people deciding to live together […]
How to Ensure That Your Valuable Collections Are Equally Divided
To ensure valuable collections are equally divided during a divorce, it’s a good idea to hire a professional to figure out the true value of the items.
Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce?
Who gets the pets? Here’s what to consider when faced with this difficult decision.
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