Oftentimes during divorce or parentage matters, the issue of which parent will receive the tax exemption for the minor child becomes a contested issue. In determining this issue, there are two relevant sections of law to examine.
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Maintenance, formerly known as alimony or spousal support, are funds paid by one party to the other either during a divorce proceeding or post judgment for the other party’s support. Maintenance is awarded to a party after the court considers a variety of different factors.
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During the pendency of divorce, people often wonder what rights or obligations they have in regard to health and life insurance. It is a common scenario that one spouse receives health insurance through their employer and the other spouse is included on the health insurance plan. When parties separate, a concern arises as to what the uninsured spouse will do for insurance, especially if they are not employed or not offered health benefits by an employer.
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Dissipation is the spending of marital funds, for a purpose that is not for the benefit of the marriage, during the time period after the breakdown of the marriage and the finalization of a divorce.
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The home that parties reside in during the course of the marriage is often referred to as the “marital residence”. The marital residence is a part of the marital estate and each party is entitled to an equitable division of marital property.
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After the initiation of a parentage or divorce case, the typical next step is for each party to engage in the discovery process. The discovery process involves each individual turning over financial documents that show income, assets, and liabilities.
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Fees and costs are always a hot topic when deciding to retain an attorney. Individuals going through divorce need to also be prepared for other expenses that may come up during divorce proceedings.
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During divorce, people rarely consider altering their estate plan in the event of death or incapacitation. We hope this article gets you thinking about it.
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A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or a QDRO, is a special court order that allocates the retirement benefits that a former spouse has earned through participation in a retirement plan.
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The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson is here to ensure that you receive your fair share for the care and support of your children and yourself.
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A common question many family law attorneys are asked is who will be responsible for the attorney fees in a divorce or custody case?
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A huge part of divorce is family finances - both planning before a divorce and maintaining during the process. This can be daunting, but here are a few tips.
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Which parent will pay for college? It depends! Unlike other support calculations, there is no formula in the law for allocating college; instead, there are factors the court considers. This is typically decided in a child’s senior year of high school or perhaps when the child already begins college.
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Ultimately, it is up to the parties how long the divorce process will take. Different factors will play a role in the length of your divorce.
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