While the process of divorce and/or separation is incredibly difficult, sometimes parting with our possessions can be just as difficult. It is not uncommon for people to accrue special items, or collectibles, during their marriage. In the event the parties cannot agree on the value of a collectible, an expert will need to be hired
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Enforcement of Orders
As we’ve established over this blog series, things are always changing and sometimes these changes cannot be anticipated. When it comes to sharing custody of children, schedules can often change and compromises will have to be made. Sometimes people’s employment and financial circumstances change and support orders for child support and spousal maintenance need to
International Divorce and Divorce with a Non-U.S. Citizen
Divorce itself, in the best of circumstances, is already a complicated and complex process. When you add in an issue of citizenship and/or living in another country – the process gets even more complex. Decisions regarding topics such as asset division, jurisdiction, child relocation and more can be much more difficult to navigate and resolve
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Domesticating Foreign Judgements
It is a common issue for people to move after a life changing event like a divorce. Many people feel that moving out of state helps to “start a new life” or they face relocating for new employment. For some, certain matters may still linger even after the divorce has been finalized such as property
Do I Have to Pay My Spouse’s Excessive or Abnormal Expenditures?
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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Who has to pay the student loans?
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
Will I Get Reimbursed if I Pay Community Expenses?
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,
What is the Preliminary Injunction?
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
UGMA/UTMA Accounts in a Divorce
In this article, we’re going to discuss UGMA/UTMA accounts in a divorce and cover everything you need to know. What is UGMA/UTMA? The Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) and the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA) are acts that permit trust accounts to be set up as vehicles to hold and protect assets for
How Will Divorce Affect a 529 Plan?
529 plans are named for Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, which authorizes investment accounts to be set up for future college expenses for minor children, which can grow and be disbursed tax-free. In some cases, a 529 plan can be even be used for school tuition and expenses for grades K-12. However they
