April 24, 2018
Calculating Alimony When it comes to a divorce, the first thing that frightens most people is the term alimony. To some individuals, it means paying large sums of money to the other partner for the rest of their life and to others it means losing everything they have ever owned. To get the facts right, alimony is a financial award given to the ex-spouse, only until he or she is able to support him or herself. Common Alimony Questions Some of the common questions that many people frequently ask about alimony include the following: – How long do I pay the […]
March 20, 2018
During a divorce one topic that almost always comes up is the home. While monetary assets and other household furniture are relatively easy to divide, deciding who gets the home is a difficult task. In most cases of divorce, both spouses want the home; this may be due to the value the home, because it is a familiar place or because one has always lived in that home and has developed fond memories. Today, if one just asks the court for sole use of the home just because he or she doesn’t get along with the other partner, this is […]
February 12, 2018
Family law is not like other area of law. It is personal, and most of the time, you are directly in conflict with someone you had a relationship with. While this is not exactly bad, it can pose a problem when you and the other party don’t see eye to eye, especially when it concerns a divorce. Divorces can be dirty, emotionally trying and quite a hassle. There’s no law that says you can’t handle it on your own. However, the emotional whirlwind of divorce and its complicated legal processes may necessitate the support of a strong presence that can offer […]
January 18, 2018
If you built up your retirement plan during the course of your marriage and are now thinking about or going through a divorce, you may be wondering what happens to the retirement that you’ve built for yourself during the course of your marriage. In any divorce, a significant part of the process is dividing the property that the ex-spouses amassed while they were married. Personal property can include cars, homes, assets, and more which will be apportioned between them. Many couples do not know that retirement funds and pension incentives accumulated during the marriage (which are most likely the most substantial asset a couple has the possibility […]