Paying the lawyers for divorce can be a financial hardship for many. Going through a divorce has its share of stress on your finances. You may be wondering if there is any way you can get your former spouse to pay for attorney fees instead of having to pay for them yourself. Of course, your […]
Who Gets to Keep the House in a Common Law Divorce?
Couples going through a common law divorce often wonder if the process will be similar to a traditional divorce. Will they split property 50/50? Is it possible to get spousal support? And the top question: what will happen to the house? Defining Common Law Marriage Common law marriages are no longer legal in the state […]
Filing for Divorce? How to Figure out How Much Alimony You Can Expect
If you are filing for divorce, one of the top questions and concerns you will likely have are in regards to how much alimony you can expect. “Spousal support” is another term for alimony. This is money paid by one spouse to the other due to the payee spouse’s loss of the benefit of the […]
Will My Retirement Get Split in a No Fault Divorce?
When it comes to a no fault divorce, you may be wondering if there will be a division of your retirement funds between you and your spouse. They answer is likely yes, if it was acquired during the course of the marriage. Any retirement funds, also known as pensions, acquired during the marriage are marital […]
Who Pays? How Paying for an Attorney for Divorce Gets Settled
It’s no secret–paying for an attorney for divorce is expensive, especially if it is a contested divorce. For many people, a contested divorce can seem like a true financial hardship. If you are beginning the divorce process, you may want to know if there is any way you can get out of paying and make […]
