Many couples who divorce have marital debt that must be divided. Sometimes jointly held debt will be assigned to one spouse in a divorce judgement -
Issues to Cover in Your Divorce Settlement Agreement
A divorce settlement agreement details everything that you and your spouse have worked out such as the division of marital property and debts, how you
How Long Will It Take to Get a Divorce?
When spouses come to the realization that their marriage is over, many are eager to get the divorce process over with so that they can move on to what
Drafting a Comprehensive Divorce Settlement Agreement
A divorce settlement agreement is a comprehensive document that outlines the agreement between divorcing spouses which is submitted to the court and
Post Divorce Financial Planning
When you are strongly considering divorce, it is helpful to define your goals by thinking about what you need and want from your divorce. Having a
QDRO Before Finalizing Divorce
A vast majority of divorces are between couples over the age of fifty - a time when spouses may have significant retirement savings set aside in one
Reasons for Divorce: Infidelity, Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
According to a recent study, the most common “final straw” reasons for divorce include infidelity, substance abuse and domestic violence. In fact,
Details Matter When Drafting a Divorce Settlement Agreement
A well thought-out and thorough divorce settlement agreement can save you a lot of time and money. Leave out certain details and you may wind up
Dividing Marital Debt in a Divorce
When divorcing couples have debt, it is important to resolve issues regarding liability (legal responsibility) for the outstanding debt. Often spouses