Most courts value community property by looking to its fair market value. Fair market value of an asset is determined at a time as near as practicable to the date of trial.

Police officers cite people accused of misdemeanors and violations directly to the Community Court that has jurisdiction over the location where the crime occurred.

The property inspector uses a special measuring device which is marked in inches. If the weeds and grass are beyond the 10" mark, it is a violation. Click here for more information.

First of all, in Florida, applicable family law statutes use the terms “parental responsibility” and “primary and secondary residence” in describing what is commonly referred to as “custody.” Parental responsibility contemplates how major decisions involving minor children will be made. Typically, shared or joint parental responsibility is most commonly awarded to both parents.

The Court prefers rehabilitative alimony (for fixed amount of time) rather than permanent alimony. The purpose of alimony is to make a person self-supporting, even if it results in a reduced standard of living. The Judge has considerable discretion in the amount and length of the award.

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.

Assessing the needs of the community involves setting up channels of communication so community members have a way to participate and set the agenda. One method is to seek community feedback on concerns through polls or group meetings. Another is to use statistical data, such as Census results, to identify needs.

In Washington State, how much property the court awards to each spouse, and who is ordered to pay what debts, will depend on a number of factors. In Washington State, the main factor the court will consider is in what type of financial condition will the division of property and debts leave each spouse after divorce. The court generally will not want to leave one spouse extremely wealthy and the other poor.

You will get your money back (without interest) from the Court Clerk. You will need your deposit receipt from the Court Clerk when requesting a refund.

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.

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.

We may use an external valuer or rely on the price stated in the "Contract of Sale" depending on the situation, price of the property, location and how recently the property was purchased. If required, an external valuer will inspect the property, consider all the factors that affect the value and produce a professional property report and valuation for QuickDirect.

We use an external valuer. An external valuer will inspect the property, consider all the factors that affect the value and produce a professional property report and valuation for Delta. Please contact us on (02) 9817 2400 to find out more.

Colorado law provides for temporary maintenance after the parties physically separate. In that instance, the law sets forth a formula to determine the amount. However, for the final orders, there are no hard and fast rules about maintenance. The Court must, however, consider the following: the time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to become self-supporting by the spouse seeking maintenance

Because family law courts in Florida are courts of equity, they can award visitation based on what the court determines is fair and is in the best interests of the minor children. Florida courts favor minor children spending as much time as possible with both parents. However, the court’s determination of how visitation will occur varies depending on the circumstances.

The court will examine a vast number of factors, including who the children are living with at the time the custody determination is made, the children's historical relationship with each of the parents, and each of the parents' ability to care for the children.

Some types of property have a readily ascertainable value, such as a bank account or publicly traded stock. For other assets, if the parties cannot agree on the value, the court will decide. The parties may testify and give an opinion. For some assets, however, the most persuasive proof might be provided by an appraiser or other qualified expert. The most common examples of property that might require professional testimony include businesses, pensions, jewelry, and real estate.

Title is usually held as "community property," "joint tenants," or "tenants in common." Title is only taken as community property if the parties are married. This is a special type of ownership-both spouses own the property in equal percentages, and it is the property of the marriage. If the couple divorces, each spouse is entitled to receive one-half of the value of the property. Each spouse may will his or her half to anyone else, such as children, charities or friends.