My father in law is about to get a divorce from his wife of only 1 1/2 years. He owned the house his name was on everything and no accounts were in her name. Does she have the right to get any of his pension or bank accounts after a short marriage in State X.
My ex died 5-16-08 while serving in the Army. We were divorced in 1996, with a QDRO stating I was entitled to 1/2 of his army retirement. He was turning 60 in Aug. Army was forcing him to retire as of 6-1-08. They said because he was not officially retired I receive no benefits or…
Currently my husband has all accounts in his name. He will not let me have any access and I have to ask to have any money. Practically, the bank has encouraged him to make the accounts joint. He won’t. If he dies the will states that I receive all. Would I have pay inheritance tax?…
The following is a summary of an audio clip by Martin M. Shenkman entitled, “Post Divorce Investment Planning.” To listen to the full audio version, go to www.shenkmaneducation.com: One of most common issues with a client that is going through a divorce is that he or she becomes so sick of paying lawyers, accountants, and other…
Divorce changes virtually every aspect of your financial, legal, and tax picture. Insurance is critical to that picture and must be critically assessed during and post-divorce. Usually, the only aspect of insurance that draws attention in the case of a divorce is a property settlement agreement. This addresses insurance to some extent, in that a…
Post Divorce Planning A divorce is at many times a very difficult litigation process. Although someone may have gone through the already difficult maritial proceeding, they must also be planning ahead. If not, you can not get a grasp of your time now. Knowing what is now in your estate can help in future proceedings….
MY EX-HUSBAND HAS A RETIREMENT PLAN. I CONTACTED THE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR AND WAS TOLD I CANNOT RECEIVE BENEFITS, UNLESS IT WAS STATED IN MY DIVORCE PAPERS.IS THIS TRUE? DO I HAVE ANY OTHER WAY OR RIGHTS TO PROCEED IN THIS MATTER? WE WERE MARRIED FOR 20 YEARS. THANK YOU
My husband recently became paralyzed. My car is in his name. I have made all the payments and the initial down payment. Since he and I have been fighting, he gave his son a financial power of attorney. What happens to my car?
Can I legally lock my soon to be ex-wife out of the house that we both own. Our divorce is in court right now and I am afraid that she is coming over to the house when I am not there and taking marital property. She has been staying with her parents for a year…
A husband and wife are both liable for the tax on any joint income tax return. However, if you can demonstrate that you did not know, or do not have reason to know of your spouse’s tax hanky panky, you can get off the tax hook. This “out” is known as innocent spouse relief. IRC…