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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spouses are encouraged to resolve as many issues as possible. One way to do this is by a written agreement (called a "separation agreement") indicating how matters should be handled if the marriage ends. The separation agreement is a contract listing and describing the spouses' decisions about ownership of real estate, dividing property, financial support and, if children are involved, even issues of custody and parenting time.

Yes, but there is a time limit in most provinces for how long you can wait. For example, in Ontario you have to settle the property division within 2 years of your divorce date, 6 years of your separation, and 6 months of your spouse's death. Make sure you don't exceed these time limits before settling the property issues.

The court may assign to either spouse all or part of the estate of the other spouse after consideration of the following factors: The contribution of each party to the acquisition, preservation or appreciation in value of their respective estates

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.

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

If parties are married and have a child or children, the custody and access each party will have with the children is determined under the Family Relations Act if people are unmarried or married but do not wish to get a divorce. If parties are divorcing, they can have their rights to custody and access determined under the Divorce Act.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actual Cash Value - The replacement cost of the item minus depreciation. For example, a new television set may cost $500. But if your 7 year old TV set gets damaged in a fire, it might have depreciated 50 percent prior to the damage. Therefore, you would be paid $250 for that set. Do not forget the deductible applies to the first dollar. Replacement Coverage - The cost of replacing an item without deducting for depreciation.

This function divides a single program at any point you choose, so adding another program to your list of recordings.

Although the FTC has jurisdiction over most products and services, Congress has given other government agencies the authority to investigate advertising by airlines, banks, insurance companies, telephone and cable companies, and companies that sell securities and commodities. The Geographic Scope of the advertising campaign-- The FTC concentrates on national advertising and refers local matters to state, county or city agencies.

When the parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the court will make the decision for them after considering the totality of the circumstances, with the overriding consideration being the child's best interests.