The end of a marriage has intricate implications on your life, especially when it comes to financial aspects like Social Security and retirement plans. When a court considers spousal support, one aspect that emerges is the potential division and distribution of retirement benefits. Retirement benefits can also be divided as a part of marital property when it is earned during the marriage. Dividing retirement benefits in divorce proceedings can spark concerns about “double-dipping,” where a marital asset is divided in property division and again in spousal support. “Double-dipping” can lead to a financial burden on one party.

You got engaged. It’s great. Then, for whatever reason, it doesn’t work out. Who keeps the ring?

Have you recently discovered that your house has a lien on it? There are a couple of options available to you. It is highly recommended to hire a real estate attorney to help you through the process. These are the options they might guide you through from easiest to hardest.

Can I get a dissolution instead of a divorce?

Hopefully, yes. A dissolution is a process of obtaining a divorce. It is faster, cheaper, less adversarial, and better for your long term emotional and mental health. You may not be lucky enough to qualify though. Only certain couples who are on the same page with most things can qualify.