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What is the Difference Between Marital Property and Nonmarital Property?

Last Updated: December 14, 2022 Marital property vs. nonmarital property–what’s the difference? When people marry, money, debt, and property take on additional legal implications. Though distinguishing nonmarital and marital property may not be important during the union, it becomes a top priority during a divorce. Division of property can lead …

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Should I Keep The House For My Kids During Divorce?

Property and Divorce

Last Updated on Moving Out with Children Post-Divorce In some cases, keeping the family home after divorce is not the best option for either of the spouses or the children. When this is the situation, custodial parents often need to find a new home for them and their children to …

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Prenuptial Agreements: The Case of Mark Zuckerberg

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One day after the Facebook IPO opened on the stock exchange in 2012, founder Mark Zuckerberg and his now wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, walked down the aisle. While many wondered what the couple received as wedding gifts – what can you really get for a billionaire CEO anyway – others …

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Hiding Assets During Divorce?

Property and Divorce

Not Disclosing Assets During Divorce is Illegal Being worried about losing everything during a divorce is quite normal. The temptation to lie about those assets so you do not lose them is also normal. But, you are not the first person to go through a nasty divorce and you are …

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I’m Getting a Divorce and I Want to Keep My Car

Property and Divorce

Going through a divorce is bad enough, but losing your cherished automobile can be enough to send you over the cliff. Whether you are a car enthusiast, car collector, or just very fond of the family car, you want to make sure you come out of the divorce with the …

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How Are Retirement Accounts Divided in Divorce?

Property and Divorce

Want to know how retirement accounts are divided during divorce? There are many different factors to consider when it comes to figuring out who gets what property once you divorce. When going through the process of property division in divorce, it is important to consider both the past and the …

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Does My Spouse Get My 401(k) When I Divorce?

Divorce

Dividing retirement in divorce can be complicated and frustrating. Many people spend decades saving for their post-working years and if their marriages do not work out, they may lose a substantial amount of this money. With record numbers of Americans, many of whom have retirement plans, divorcing at age 50 …

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Do I Lose My 401(k) When I Get Divorced?

Property and Divorce

Thinking about getting divorced? You may be considering alimony, child support, and property division in divorce but have you thought about how your retirement may be affected? Many couples who are thinking of divorcing never consider how this act can affect their lifestyles during the golden years. To prevent any …

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Dividing Pension and Retirement Accounts in Divorce

Property and Divorce

Last Updated: January 12, 2023 When couples enter the divorce process, they become consumed with dividing their property. This involves deciding who will get the house, cars, personal belongings, and cash. Division of property extends to pensions and retirement accounts held by both parties. Dividing retirement accounts in divorce is …

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Who Keeps the House in a Divorce? Division of Property Answers

Property and Divorce

Division of property during a divorce is accomplished through agreement by the spouses, a property settlement, or judicial decree. Several factors are considered and representation from an expert lawyer that deals with marital property is recommended to avoid losing any entitlements. Virtually all divorce attorneys will offer a free consultation …

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Get Your Fair Share of Marital Property

Property and Divorce

Property division is one of the most unpleasant aspects of getting divorced. Couples without children find themselves fighting over assets and heirlooms rather than children. Couples with children argue over who will keep the home in which to raise them. When dealing with division of property, it is important to …

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What’s Nonmarital vs. Marital Property?

Property and Divorce

Divorce and property can both be ugly topics, especially when a couple is not parting amicably. Marriage carries legal implications for property and couples should be aware of how property is treated during divorce. Though every couple hopes their union lasts forever, there may come a day when division of …

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