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Who Pays for a No-Fault Divorce?

7 Feb 2025

A lot of people have one big question: Who pays for a no-fault divorce? Usually, each spouse is accountable for their own legal expenses. Nevertheless, in some instances, one spouse may petition the court to have...

Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate

7 Feb 2025

Michelle N. Ogborne

If you’ve decided you want to get divorced, you probably want to make the process as streamlined as possible. There is a lot of documentation to review and sign to finalize your divorce. Two documents, divorce...

Average Alimony 2025

27 Jan 2025

Michelle N. Ogborne

Determining an average alimony payment in Arizona is challenging due to the individualized nature of each case. Alimony, or spousal maintenance, is calculated based on various factors, including the length of the...

Can You Divorce Without Splitting Assets?

23 Jan 2025

Michelle N. Ogborne

The short answer is Yes, it is possible to get divorced without splitting assets. This could occur through a prenup, a mutual agreement, or your particular state laws. Nevertheless, in community property states,...

How to Protect Assets From Divorce

23 Jan 2025

Michelle N. Ogborne

Preparation and communication can help guarantee that assets go where you want them to go, should there be a divorce. Anybody who makes a commitment to get married is probably not thinking about the relationsh...

Penalty For Hiding Assets In Divorce

22 Jan 2025

Michelle N. Ogborne

One thing you never want to do is hide assets during a divorce process. A legal requirement for divorcing couples is disclosing each and every asset they have, including income, expenses, and debts, if applicable...

Who Gets The House In A Divorce?

20 Jan 2025

Michelle N. Ogborne

A married couple's house is often one of their biggest assets. If the home was purchased during the marriage, it will be considered a marital asset that must be divided in the event of a divorce. This will be the...

Marital Settlement Agreement Vs. Divorce Decree

23 Dec 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

Finalizing a marital settlement agreement does not mean a couple is now legally divorced. Only a divorce decree that is signed by a judge can finalize a split. Let's take a look at the differences between a marit...

What Is A Marital Settlement Agreement?

20 Dec 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

A marital settlement agreement is known by several different titles across the U.S. Some states refer to this arrangement as either "separation agreements" or "divorce settlement agreements". Let's take a look at...

What Is The Role Of An Executor In Estate Planning?

1 Nov 2024

Michelle N. Ogborne

In an estate plan, the executor of the estate is an individual responsible for administering the last will of a deceased person, ultimately carrying out the instructions to manage the affairs. What Is An Executo...

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