Pursuant to the Code of Virginia the Court will attempt to "equitably divide" the property by determining what is alleged to be separate and what is alleged to be marital including each party's share to the other party's pension. There are dozens of factors to be considered in determining these issues.

In Washington State, the court is not required to award one spouse's separate property to that spouse, or to divide the community property 50/50. In Washington State, the court can make any division of property and debts that is just and equitable, after considering: The nature and extent [The nature of the property means what type of property it is (real estate, cars, household items, etc). The extent means how much property there is or how much it is worth.

The Court must determine what property is marital property and what property is not marital property. Property which a spouse has inherited, was gifted, or brought into the marriage is not considered marital property unless there is a valid agreement otherwise.

A Colorado Court will divide your marital property in a manner "that is fair and equitable" to both parties under the circumstances. What is "fair and equitable" is up to a Judge. Divorce Judges in Colorado have a lot of power to divide property however they want. But if you and your spouse can agree on how to divide your property, the Judge will probably agree, too.

No. Many divorces are settled without court involvement. The attorneys can draft a Property Settlement Agreement. After it is signed, it acts as a contract between the parties, spelling out property rights and resolving other issues. Divorces that require the use of the courts often are much more expensive.

The Friend of the Court is required to enforce custody, parenting time, and support provisions of orders. The Friend of the Court lacks power to enforce property issues. The Court has the ability to enforce its own order; therefore, you may file a motion with the Court if there is a need for property settlement enforcement. You must obtain a referral from the State of Michigan’s Office of Child Support, a division of the Department of Human Services.

If parties provide adequate documentation, most courts will trace the origin of funds used to purchase an asset. For example, if a spouse can prove that separate property was used to make a down-payment on a family home, the court may require that the spouse be reimbursed for his or her separate property payment.

If you and your spouse are able to agree on how to divide your property, then the agreement will be documented with what is called a Marital Dissolution Agreement. If you are unable to agree, you will go to court, and the judge will decide and order an equitable distribution of your property.

Before the 1930s there was very little local plant life on the property. It was barren land that the Navy began to use as a bombing range because of its isolation. From 1972 to 1974 both the Navy and North Carolina State University planted sea oats and other scrub brush on the North end of the property. Some areal fertilization was done to advance the growth of these experimental plants, but was halted after additional unexpected plants began to spread.

The laws governing division of property between ex-spouses vary from state to state. Further, matrimonial judges have a great deal of latitude in applying those laws. Here is a list of items you should be sure to take care of, regardless of whether you are represented by an attorney. If you owned property separately during the marriage, be sure you have the papers to prove that it's been kept separate. Be ready to document any non-financial contributions to the marriage, e.g.

Additional options we offer to help you with your proceedings in a Washington State divorce, legal separation, or annulment.

No. The friend of the court has no authority to enforce the court's property-division order. The court will enforce its own order. If the other party does not comply with an order, you may file a motion asking the court to enforce the order.

Yes, pension or retirement which accumulated during the marriage is considered marital property and is subject to a property division by the Court. Pension or retirement earned before the marriage will not be considered in the division

In the long term, as the area improves, rents may increase if you have not locked into a lease agreement with your landlord. Any change in rent will be determined by your landlord.

Yes, but not with the annulment papers unless you are a resident of Nevada. If you are not a resident of Nevada any other issues such as property or debt could be handled in your state or we could draft a Property Settlement Agreement for $50.

All newly acquired property should be reported immediately as a matter of procedure. When the replacement cost value of the property is less than $500,000 the property is automatically covered under your policy at no charge until renewal.

Value is estimated in a two step process. An appraiser researches the real estate market and presents an estimate of market value. A reviewing appraiser evaluates that work product and recommends an amount that an agency official will approve as the acquiring agency's estimate of just compensation.

Accomplished divorce mediators are able to focus on the real concerns of spouses and parents (their "interests") and not merely their view of what is required to protect themselves and/or their children (their "positions"). Divorce mediation works because the parties can directly hear the other party's concerns and, with the assistance of the neutral mediator, accommodate those concerns without unnecessarily compromising their own interests.

A court session called a "hearing" is scheduled before a judge or commissioner of the court at a particular time at the courthouse for the court to obtain the necessary information. The Petitioner must appear before the court to give information or answer questions. Usually the hearing is brief and informal.

Marital property is typically valued by it's fair market value at the time the marital litigation is filed or commenced. However, because a period of months or years may elapse before a divorce decree becomes final, some states allow the parties to share in the appreciation or depreciation of marital assets between the date of separation and the date of divorce.