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It is a pretty common question to ask, whether or not you have to pay for your spouse’s expenses that were not for the benefit of the marital community. This is also known as “community waste”. The basis for a claim is defined as, “excessive or abnormal expenditures, destruction, concealment or fraudulent disposition of community, …
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When it comes to debt incurred during a marriage, in general, all debt is community debt. When it comes to paying off student loan debt, this is where it can become a little more complex. The Court is going to look into how exactly the student loan money was used, and they make their decision …
Divorce proceedings can take months, even years, to complete but that doesn’t mean life gets put on hold. Mortgages, vehicle loans and other community expenses still need to be paid throughout the proceedings. The most common are: Mortgage / Rent Car loans Utilities Credit card payments Insurance payments Children’s extracurricular activities/private school The question becomes, …
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Filing for divorce is not only a huge decision, but can also be an intimidating process. Understanding all the paperwork leading up to and after filing is daunting. Hiring an attorney will make this process much easier. Several documents are required in order to file, one of them is the Preliminary Injunction. Simply put, it …
Splitting up community property and addressing debts is one of the more difficult facets of going through a divorce. The marital residence is often a place of fond memories as well as difficult times. One decision that must be made is who, if anyone, gets to keep the marital home. Some couples find that selling …
Can I Deduct Costs of Sale of a Marital Residence? Read More »
