There are several issues to consider when contemplating a bankruptcy filing as part of a divorce. Certain debts are dischargeable and others are not. The following divorce related debts are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy filing: Taxes (federal, state, real estate, etc) Child support Alimony (aka Spousal Support or Maintenance) Debts arising from a marital settlement … Read more
Nine states are Community Property states Arizona California Idaho Louisiana Nevada New Mexico Texas Washington Wisconsin In contrast, other states follow an equitable property distribution. Both terms are described below. Community Property Community property states consider all property as being in two categories: separate property or community property. Separate property doesn’t need to be split … Read more
An area where many individuals get into tax trouble is when splitting their Qualified Retirement Accounts (QRPs) and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Once you have come to the revelation that your assets must be split you may be tempted to start the process by making pre-divorce transfers prior to receiving an official judgment, decree or … Read more