by Hallier Law | Oct 3, 2016 | Complex Asset Division, Large Marital Estates
In many marriages, the idea of “what’s mine is yours,” is a common way of thinking. You may come together with your own belongings, but then you make purchases together such as a home, furniture, and other household items. Typically, the items are jointly owned...
by Hallier Law | Sep 26, 2016 | Complex Asset Division, Large Marital Estates
During marriage it is not unusual for one spouse to move into a home previously owned by the other. But how is that house factored in as an asset when the couple decides to divorce? Will the spouse who moved in be reimbursed for payments made on the home? What if...
by Hallier Law | Sep 19, 2016 | Complex Asset Division, Large Marital Estates
Joint bank accounts can become a big issue in a divorce when one spouse takes it upon him/herself to act selfishly and irresponsibly. For example, what if a husband decides to gamble away a large portion of money in a joint savings account without the wife’s...
by Hallier Law | Sep 12, 2016 | Complex Asset Division, Large Marital Estates
The question of whether something belongs to one party or another in a divorce can be tricky to determine. Just because one spouse is the primary user of a particular item does not necessarily mean the property belongs solely to them. Consider the following case: My...
by Hallier Law | Sep 5, 2016 | Complex Asset Division, Large Marital Estates
With most marriages, the division of household responsibilities is commonly split between the husband and wife based on strengths and interests. For example, a husband might agree to take care of the yard work, while the wife handles the indoor housekeeping. Although...
by Hallier Law | Aug 29, 2016 | Complex Asset Division, Large Marital Estates
When one spouse is awarded the marital residence in a divorce, it is important to ensure that the Divorce Decree specifies the transfer of ownership to the one party. But what if the settlement documents are vague and the other party will not sign the deed over?...
