Negotiating Home Equity Buyouts And Refinancing In Divorce

Question: I am going to try to negotiate a home equity buyout agreement and refinance the home with my wife in our divorce case. Is there anything I should know about this process before starting to negotiate?

How Divorce Works If Marriage Wasn’t Valid

Question: I’m not sure my marriage to my wife was technically legal and she now wants a divorce. How do I tell if our marriage was legal and how does that affect the divorce process?

How Can I Stop My Ex From Destroying My Credit?

Question: My ex-wife was supposed to refinance our old house and care within two years of our divorce. She failed to do this and the bank foreclosed our house. Is there anything I can do to get my name off the mortgage so it stops damaging my credit?

Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Understanding The Differences

Question: What are the major differences between a legal separation and divorce?

Who Controls The Marital Home?

Question: My wife and I are in the process of divorcing. In the meantime, she has invited her family to come live in our home to support her, which has created a very uncomfortable situation for me. The house is under my name so can I legally do anything to …

DadsDivorce Live: Understanding QDROs

One of the more confusing aspects of the divorce process is figuring out how to sort out retirement accounts during the division of assets. A common end-of-divorce task is the drafting and implementation of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order – the legal document that instructs a retirement plan administrator on …

Who Gets The House In A Divorce?

Question: How will a court determine who gets the house in a divorce?

Is My 401(k) Divisible During Divorce?

Question: I was contributing to a 401(k) prior to marrying my wife. Now it looks like we’re heading towards divorce. Is my 401(k) divisible during divorce? I stopped contributing to before our marriage was official.

How Adultery Will Impact A Divorce Case

Question: My wife and I recently separated after I confessed to an affair and she is demanding I move to another city. We have a 14-month-old daughter and I am not interested in moving away from her, but I also do not want to rock the boat further and prompt …

Is My Wife Entitled To My Monthly Pension If She Makes More?

Question: I am preparing to retire at the end of the year. I also fear I may be heading towards a divorce with my wife. My wife plans on continuing working for several years and is listed as the beneficiary to my pension when I die. Her yearly salary will …