What to do if ex’s assets were not mentioned in the decree?

Question: I recently discovered my ex-wife has a pension plan, and I also found out her company had a profit-sharing plan where employees get a percentage of their salary as a bonus based on the company performed that year. This was not addressed at the time of the divorce. Do …

Will our marriage be treated as a 10-year marriage even though I filed for divorce years before?

Cordell & Cordell attorney Andrea Miller

Question: I filed for divorce after we had been married for eight years. The divorce case took more than two years and by the time we were officially divorced, we had been married for over 10 years. I’ve now realized her attorney was dragging out the case for it to …

Money Made Easy: Where Should I Keep My Money?

In this week’s edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this financial question from a viewer: Like a lot of Americans, I’m struggling financially. My 401k has taken a hit, and I’m worried my bank might someday collapse. Where is there a safe place I can keep my …

Military Retirement: Does She Have to Get Half?

By Angela Foy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell Clients of mine who are either active or retired military usually want to know if their ex-wife is entitled to half of their retirement benefits. This is of great interest because in most divorces involving military service members, military retired pay is the …

Money Made Easy: Options For Retirement

In this week’s edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this financial question from a viewer: I am an avid world traveler and am seriously thinking of moving to another country after I retire where the U.S. dollar is much stronger. I don’t want to stay here and …

What To Know For Your Initial Consultation

By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com Divorce is a jarring enough experience that you shouldn’t have to feel overwhelmed or unprepared when you meet with a men’s divorce lawyer for an initial consultation. The initial visit with your potential lawyer sets the tone for the divorce process. So the documents and …

Money Made Easy: 401k Rollovers

In this week’s edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this financial question from a viewer: I’m worried about my 401k because I’ve put money into the account with a couple different companies. How can I get all my contributions rolled over and into one account? Will I …

Money Made Easy: Investment Mix

In this week’s edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this financial question from a viewer: I’ve been participating in my company’s 401k plan for 7 years and I’ve not seen much growth beyond my own contributions and the company match. Is my investment mix wrong? Should I …

Is a 401k considered marital property?

Question: If I was to get divorced, what rights would my wife have to my 401k? Is a 401k considered marital property?

Military Retirement Pay & Divorce

By Angela Foy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell In most divorces involving military service members, military retired pay is the largest asset subject to division. The military has many rules and guidelines regarding its retirement including when someone may receive it. The answers vary depending on your years of service. As …