Are You Divorcing In A Community Property State? What To Know

Only a few states still divide marital property according to community property rules. In a nutshell, it means that everything a couple owns is considered to be owned jointly. To learn more about how things get divided in these states, read on. Is It Fair?  Unlike the other way of dividing property, equitable distribution, community property rules don't even try to achieve any sort of fairness. That is because property and debts are owned by both parties jointly regardless of who you might think should be the owner. [Read More]

Equitable Distribution And What It Means To Your Divorce

The US, as far as divorce goes, is divided into two different legal categories: equitable distribution and community property. Almost every state follows the equitable distribution legal method when it comes to dealing with marital property and debts. If you live in an equitable distribution state, knowing what to expect is important, so read on to find out more. It's Not Necessarily An Equal Distribution With the moniker of equitable distribution, you might think things are meant to be split equally, but that is not always the way things go. [Read More]

What to Know About Child Custody Evaluation

If you are going through a divorce with children involved, you'll likely go through a child custody evaluation. This is an evaluation ordered by the court to look at the parenting techniques and mental health of either one or both of the parents. The custody evaluation can play a big role in your custody battle, which is why it helps to know more about this evaluation that you may have to go through. [Read More]

Who Can Pursue A Child Custody Case?

Child custody is an issue that can rapidly become contentious. Especially if there are concerns about how well someone might serve as a parent, this can lead to questions about who ought to have the right to custody of a kid. The American legal system, however, has a way to handle this question. Let's look at how the courts decide who can seek custody. Strong Preference for Biological Parents The biggest thing to remember is that the law has an established preference to place children with one of their two biological parents if at all possible. [Read More]