Divorcing the Family Dog
Many of the employees at have pets at home—pets that they love and view as members of the family. Clients going through a divorce often have questions about who gets to keep a beloved family pet. Sometimes “pet parents” can come to an amicable resolution. But if you’re going through a divorce and you can’t agree, can a court order…
What Happens to Your Retirement During a Dissolution of Marriage Proceeding?
Divorces are complicated. Between dividing things like home furnishings and cars and deciding on parenting time and child support, one more thing to consider is what to do with what each party has saved for their retirement, assuming it was not accounted for in a prenuptial agreement. Retirement accounts like 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, or Employee Stock Ownership Plans are in…
Dividing Assets and Debts in a Disolution
When couples decide to divorce, one of the many things they consider is how to divide the assets or property they have accumulated during their marriage. This includes things like: checking and savings accounts automobiles and other vehicles or sporting equipment the marital home or other real estate retirement accounts investment portfolios stocks and shares in a company or business…