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How are military retirement plans divided?
Question:I am in the military though am approaching retirement. My wife and I are in the process of getting divorced and she wants to take some of my retirement.How are military retirement plans...
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What are a spouse's tax liability in a community property state?
Question:I live in a community property state. My wife and I are currently married, but will soon be divorced. She refuses to give me a copy of her financial records or cooperate at all in the process...
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By Jennifer HankinsonDivorce Attorney, Cordell & CordellThere are two ways to classify property acquired during a marriage: community property or equitable distribution.In a community property...
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By Matt AllenEditor, DadsDivorce.comDistribution of property in a divorce is handled differently depending on the state you live in.In a previous article, we looked at how community property states...
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My Wife Took Money Out of My Account to Buy A House
Question:My wife took $40,000 out of my bank account and bought a house without my knowledge. She agrees to sign the house we lived in together over to me, and we are agreeable on what belongs to each...
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Separate Property and Community Property: What Happens When They Commingle
If you and your spouse have decided to call it quits on your marriage, you'll be joining the line of about 50 percent of other couples that decide to go their separate ways.The process of a divorce is...
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Does The Party Awarded The Asset Take The Debt Associated With The Asset?
Question:I have a vehicle financed in my name.During temporary orders, my soon-to-be-ex-wife was awarded possession of the vehicle until the divorce is final at which point we are to switch cars since...
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Is A House Purchased With No Commingled Assets Considered Separate Property?
Question:I owned half of my house prior to marriage and the other half of the house was transferred to me as a gift after my marriage, so the house is fully paid off with no contributions from my...
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Are Inherited Life Insurance Payouts Marital Property Subject To Division?
Question:My wife received money from her father's life insurance policy.Is that money now a marital asset subject to property division laws if we get divorced?Answer:I am unable to give you legal...
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Is A Home Purchased Before Marriage Separate Or Marital Property?
Question:If my spouse purchased a home prior to us getting married but added me to the mortgage immediately after we got married, is the house considered marital property or separate property in a...
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Sorting Out Crops, Lawsuits, Bonuses & Other Odd Personal Property During a...
By Jennifer M. PaineCordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer Most of the personal property you accumulated during your marriage is easy to divide when you divorce—not easy in the sense that it is pleasant...
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Can I Sell Stocks to Make House Payments During a Divorce?
Question:After divorce papers have been served by my wife's attorney, can I sell stocks to make our house payments?Answer:I do not practice in your state. Therefore, I cannot inform you as to the...
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Dogs and Divorce: Can My Ex Keep Me from Seeing Our Pet?
Question:I was divorced two years ago, and my ex and I had an agreement to share custody of our dog.At the time, we both agreed to this but now, she has decided that she no longer wants me to see the...
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Unemployed & Wife Kicking Him Out of the Home - Should She Pay Alimony?
Question:My wife and I have been married for 14 years. After her kids are grown, she has met another man and wants to file for diorce. She wants me to move out of the house now, too.I am currently job...
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Attorney Heather Biagi who practices with Cordell & Cordell, again sits down with online editor Katie Davis to discuss the importance in choosing an attorney that will best represent one’s case....
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Order of Protection Ended - Can He Go Back to His House?
Question:I had a stay-away order of protection brought against me by my wife. After six months, the case was resolved and the order was re-modified by the courts to a no-harassment order. My wife still...
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Spouse Returns a Completely Different Divorce Agreement
Question:I’ve been trying for quite some time to get my divorce from my wife finalized. She has taken forever to get a copy of the decree back to me, and now that she has, the decree is totally...
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Does Child Support Also Cover Extra-Curricular Activities and Other Items?
Question:Is child support also supposed to cover extra-curricular activities like sports teams and equipment? Does my ex have a right to expect me to pay for things like winter boots on top of the...
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Daughter's Mother Fled the State: How Do I Serve Her or Even Find Her?
Question:I reported domestic violence against my daughter’s mother recently and filed for child custody. Now, she has fled the state and is living in another state. How do I get her served or even find...
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Will Courts Enforce Expenses Other Than Child Support Payments?
Question:I am paying child support regularly. I am also responsible for 33 percent of child care and medical expenses in addition to the regular support. However, I am unable to cover this financially...
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