The answer to this pension question is found in the recent case of Marriage of Peterson 16 DJDAR 225 (1-11-16). Namely, the pension benefits earned
If my spouse discharges our community property debts in bankruptcy, how does that affect me? The non-bankruptcy spouse cannot have the division of property adjusted
During happier times in your marriage, you and your spouse put your fortunes together and purchased a dream home. To secure the house of your
It’s inevitable. You and your spouse are separating and you need a family law attorney, and you need one now. Your friends gave you referrals.
Legal issues come in all sizes and shapes. It has become common for married students to borrow money to pay for education or training. If
One of the most stressful events for separated parents can be child exchanges during the process of a divorce or after a divorce has been
Yes and no. When it comes to Social Security benefits, which are not community property and which are not subject to Family Court jurisdiction, the
Community property is the property and debt that a husband and wife acquire during marriage. A married person may also have separate property, which is
The date of separation occurs when at least one spouse intends to end the marriage and there is evidence of conduct furthering that intent. The
One of the most important parts of many property settlements is the pension order. If a pension was earned during the marriage and needs to