Not exact matches
Child custody, child support,
division of marital assets and debts, and spousal support (called alimony if you divorce) are all ordered by the court.
One
of the most frequently asked questions during a divorce consultation and through the divorce process pertains to the
division of marital assets, also known as equitable distribution.
While, this scenario is quite common, this
division of assets is not solely based on earnings but rather on the couple's overall
marital assets.
With the exception
of qualified retirement plan
assets covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), state laws ultimately govern the
division of marital assets in a divorce, and state laws differ radically on who gets what when the marriage ends.
However, the value
of the degree may also be considered a
marital asset and subject to
division.
Thus, said the judge, and by reference to White v White [2001] 1 AC 596, [2001] 1 All ER 1, «each party has contributed equally to the marriage» But for the séparation de biens
marital property agreement, the judge took the view that he was «satisfied that, applying s 25
of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973), giving first consideration to the welfare while minors
of the three minor children and applying the checklist in s 25 (2), this would undoubtedly be a case for equal
division of the
assets».
There are many different types
of property that must be considered in cases involving Virginia
division of marital assets.
The
Division of Assets is responsible in a divorce case for dividing all
marital property between the parties to the extent that the parties can not do themselves.
In Miller, the parties settled their
division of property, and Wife subsequently sought a modification
of child support based on the income that Husband derived from the sale
of his share
of marital assets.
Division of marital assets in MA must be «equitable», which means «fair».
Although the laws
of the state
of Michigan do not specifically favor men over women in divorce proceedings, it is easy to see why many women feel that they have an uphill climb when it comes to an equitable
division of marital assets.
Where one takes over child - rearing responsibilities that would otherwise have to be paid for or shared by a spouse, he or she is still seen as contributing to the family's economic well - being, and this may have an effect on family
asset division in the case
of marital breakdown.
When a divorce is filed and granted in New York State as an «Uncontested Divorce» it means that the parties to the divorce (the husband and wife, or both spouses in a same - sex marriage), have signed their applicable divorce papers that were filed in court, to indicate that they both agree to all
of the terms
of their divorce, including: the equitable
division of their joint
marital property (
assets and debts) and the payment or waiver
of spousal support.
An experienced attorney can be a useful resource during the
division of marital assets in Virginia.
In Arizona, the family court includes decisions regarding support obligations and
division of marital assets in the final divorce decree.
Some
of the main topics that need to be addressed are child custody, referred to now as legal decision - making, parenting time, child support, alimony (i.e., spousal maintenance), a
division of marital assets and debts, and the payment
of attorney fees, expert witness fees, and court costs.
There are two main reasons why a couple may want to determine the
division of marital assets without going to trial.
There are several steps that must happen for the effective
division of marital assets.
Experts have stated that the legal document would provide guidance and protection to each party when it comes to the
division of assets and
marital properties.
Florida law follows the concept
of «Equitable Distribution», which requires an equitable
division of all
marital assets and liabilities.
When you are simply negotiating between yourselves, decisions surrounding custody
of the children,
division of assets and possession
of the
marital home ultimately rest with you, rather than a stranger.
The present value pension calculator is particularly useful for divorcing couples who need a present value appraisal
of a pension for
division of marital assets.
When valuing a business for purposes
of division upon divorce, all states agree that the hard
assets and liabilities
of the business are
marital property.
When speaking with your family law lawyer with regard to the
division of marital property you should be aware
of which
assets are exempt from seizure in a bankruptcy situation, such as pensions, some RRSPs etc. and which are not, such as your free and clear boat, camper or snowmobile.
The costs
of marriage break down are extensive; existing debt, disputes over
division of marital assets, mounting legal fees, lost time from work, lost wages, emotional trauma etc..
Federal law authorizes each individual state to treat military pensions as
marital assets and it further authorizes each state to divide military pensions in accordance with each state's laws regarding the
division of marital assets, so long as the rules and limitations imposed by federal law are complied with.
If you have questions about pension
division, 401 (k)
division or any other aspect
of marital asset division, talk with our seasoned divorce attorneys at Magner, Hueneke & Borda, LLP.
Earlier this month, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled lifetime alimony is inappropriate provided a woman is in reasonable health, has a decent job and was fairly treated during the
division of marital assets.
• Who will receive as a part
of the
division of marital assets the particular
asset (if any) connected with the debt?
In addition to the
division of marital property, spousal support may also be an issue in a high
asset divorce.
The financial arrangements involved in divorce,
division of community property,
marital debts and
assets, spousal maintenance / alimony, the question
of which party stays in the
marital home, and child support, are also best handled through negotiation and / or ADR.
The settlement agreement must address all relevant issues, which can include
division of assets and debt, issues relating to children, who will maintain the
marital residence and so forth.
We advise anyone contemplating a
division of marital assets to meet with a lawyer to learn their rights prior to discussing a
division of property.
There are two key concepts for
asset division: 1) defining what exactly is (and isn't)
marital; and, 2) noting Georgia does not require an equal
division of property.
Our Vancouver Property
Division Lawyers know that dividing your
marital property often means parting with half
of your
assets, some with vivid memories and emotions attached.
One
of the most difficult tasks that accompanies the dissolution
of any marriage involves the
division of marital assets.
In New York, the law regarding
marital assets division during a divorce is based on the concept
of equitable distribution.
Equitable distribution laws (laws related to
division of marital assets and debts) do not apply, so separating property and liabilities can get real messy, real quick.
You will require aid in understanding Louisiana divorce law, especially the
division of your
marital assets.
The court is subject to strict rules in what it can order on the
division of marital assets.
Obviously, the fair
division of marital assets and debts has a profound impact on the future financial well - being
of divorcing parties.
Division of Assets and Matrimonial Property in the context
of a married couple that undergoes a
marital breakdown.
Ms. Senft's background in the family environment includes domestic mediation, separation and divorce,
marital property and tax liability, domestic violence, high conflict, gay and lesbian partnerships, bankruptcy, religious annulment, parental rights, grandparents» rights, adoption, cognitive - psychological - social child development, parenting plans, religious faith and doctrine on marriage, adultery, adult grief and traumatic incident reduction, loss
of child, abortion, guardianship, addiction, alcoholism, estates and trusts, real estate and personal property
asset division, estate planning, end
of life issues, elder care decision - making, and closely held family business, shareholder disputes and every variety
of partnership conflict.
The
marital separation agreement often includes decisions such as the
division of property and other
assets, alimony or maintenance payments, debt
division, and which spouse is allowed to live in the family home.
The most common issues addressed are custody and parenting time for your children, support for the children and / or spouse, equitable distribution
of the
marital assets, and
division of marital debt.
If there's to be a
division of property or
marital assets, those will need to be listed.
States determine the
division of marital assets in two major ways.
Issues, including but not limited to, child custody, spousal support, child support, the
marital home, and
division of assets and liabilities may need to be decided.
To speak to an experienced family law attorney about divorce and / or the
division of your
marital assets and debts, email us at
[email protected], call (818) 348-6700, or fill out a case evaluation form.
If you and your spouse have agreed on the divorce details, including
division of marital assets, child support and parenting, then you can usually press ahead with a simple or uncontested divorce without the services
of an attorney.