Merry Christmas From DadsDivorce

To our readers, So many times you hear someone wish you a merry Christmas in passing this time of year. Undoubtedly for many of you, that’s difficult to do. Maybe you’re in the middle of the divorce process, uncertain and scared about what the future holds. Or maybe this is …

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – December 19, 2014

DadsDivorce and MensDivorce as well as their sponsor, Cordell & Cordell, present a news video for the week of December 19, 2014. This week, Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joe Cordell spoke with Forbes about the peculiarities of the recent billion-dollar divorce settlement of Continental Resources CEO Harold Hamm.

How Long Will I Have To Pay For The Marital Residence?

Question: How long do I have to pay for the marital residence after the divorce is final if I’m not living there?

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – December 5, 2014

DadsDivorce and MensDivorce as well as their sponsor, Cordell & Cordell, present a news video for the week of December 5, 2014. This week, Cordell & Cordell announced a new office opening in Florence, Ky.

When Should Marital Assets Be Divided?

Question: I have investment properties managed by a partner who is my property manager. One of the homes recently sold and the property manager divided the check evenly between my wife and I even though we are separated and she has moved out. Shouldn’t those assets be divided at my …

Divorce Dilemma: Why Divorce Is So Frightening

By Dad “X” No matter how your marriage has been, even in troubled times, no one can ever be ready to hear their spouse say those four dreaded words: “I want a divorce!” Trust me, it’s worse than “Mom’s moving in!” But not by much. Whatever the situation, no matter …

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – November 7, 2014

DadsDivorce and MensDivorce as well as their sponsor, Cordell & Cordell, present a news video for the week of November 7, 2014. This week, Cordell & Cordell announced two Tennessee attorneys who were named 2014 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. Only 2.5 percent of attorneys for each state are selected for this award.

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – October 31, 2014

DadsDivorce and MensDivorce as well as their sponsor, Cordell & Cordell, present a news video for the week of October 31, 2014. This week, Cordell & Cordell highlighted a new flat-fee billing option for Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. DadsDivorce answered a reader’s question regarding their right to change the locks on their home …

Dividing 401k Accounts From A Previous Marriage

Question: My wife and I are divorcing, both our second marriage. During our marriage, my wife received a QDRO awarding her a 401k from her previous husband. Is her 401k awarded from a previous marriage during our marriage subject to property division? Can I claim anything else in the QDRO …

Consequences of Changing the Locks on the Marital Home

Question: My wife moved out of the marital home 90 days ago and has not returned nor has any plans to return. Both of our names are on the title to the home. Can I change the locks without legal repercussion?