Daily Archives: June 25, 2014

Is My Spouse’s Rental Property Considered Marital If They’ve Owned It Longer Than We’ve Been Married?

No, properties that were owned by one spouse before the marriage are considered separate property, and not subject to equitable distribution. That said, there are situations where you may have contributed substantial equity to a separate property and want compensation for those investments. Let’s say you paid for a new roof and a kitchen remodel […]

What If We Reconcile After Submitting Our Settlement Agreement?

When divorcing spouses reconcile, they need the divorce action halted. Early on, that can be as simple as just not taking any further action in your divorce. But once you’ve submitted a settlement agreement to the court, you’re just waiting to receive the court order that dissolves your marriage, so you need to act fast […]

Can I Get In Trouble If My Teenager Refuses To Spend Time With His Dad?

Custodial parents have an important obligation when it comes to encouraging a positive ongoing relationship between kids and their other parent. But when children grow into teenagers, parents are often forced to pick the battles they’re willing to fight. If your teenage child is genuinely resistant to attending visitation with their father, there may be […]

What Happens When I’ve Made Substantial Contributions To My Spouse’s Self-Employment?

It’s an age old question in divorce: How can my contributions to my spouse’s career be calculated and compensated? Whether you worked while your spouse went to school or stayed home to raise kids while your spouse climbed the corporate ladder, developing a fair financial settlement at the end of a marriage is important for […]