Sentences with phrase «over division of marital assets»

Instead of battling over the division of marital assets, the parties to a collaborative divorce may hire an accountant, financial planner or other consultant to review the marital estate and make recommendations regarding the equitable distribution of debts and assets.

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..

Not exact matches

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.

Mediation is particularly appropriate and effective in family disputes and can assist resolve differences which occur during marital breakdown, contact disputes, custody issues, disagreements over the division of assets and all kinds of issues that can arise in the family arena.