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Mar 1, 2021 · Docket Court orders judgment entered for Plaintiff Sammy Hancock and Plaintiff Shyreen Martin against Defendant Sheree Ruffin-Rouzan on the Amended Plaintiff's Claim (2nd) filed by Sammy Hancock, et al. on 03/01/2021 for the principal amount of $5,600.00 and costs of $115.00 for a total of $5,715.00, joint and several.;
Jul 27, 2023 · Divorces are most commonly resolved with a settlement agreement, rather than a trial. Trial can be stressful, time consuming, and expensive. Many divorcing spouses prefer to control the outcome of sensitive issues. A divorce settlement may come soon after filing for divorce, on the eve of trial, or anywhere in between.
John Hancock agreed to fund a cash Settlement Fund in the amount of $91,250,000. The Settlement Fund will be used to pay Court approved Settlement Administration Expenses, Plaintiff’s Service Awards, Class Counsel’s Fees and Expenses, and all settlement relief to Settlement Class Members.
- Rushing The Process to Get It Over with
- Refusing to Try Mediation Or Arbitration
- Misvaluing Marital Assets
- Not Considering The Possibility of Hidden Assets
- Being Saddled with An Unfair Share of Marital Debts
- Not Getting Your Fair Share of Retirement Assets
- Not Thinking Long Term About Child Support
- Handling Your Own Divorce
Many divorcing couples want their soon-to-be-ex out of their lives as quickly as possible. This is especially true when physical, emotional, or financial abuse is involved. The problem with a rushed divorce is that it can lead to an unfair division of assetsfor the more vulnerable spouse. One party may take advantage of the other party’s desire to ...
Mediation and arbitration are two types of alternative dispute resolutionthat divorcing couples can use to avoid the time, expense, and stress of litigating a divorce in court. These processes also allow each spouse to retain more control over outcomes and keep family matters private, instead of leaving matters up to a judge and allowing divorce de...
Property can be valued in different ways, especially when it’s a complex asset like a business. That’s why each spouse should obtain their own independent valuation of major assets to make sure that they are divided fairly. A mediator, an arbitrator, or a judge can look at both valuations and help ensure a fair division. It also may be necessary to...
Through trusts, overseas accounts, and less sophisticated methods, such as transferring assets to trusted family members or friends, spouses may attempt to keep more than their fair share of marital assets in a divorce. Hiring a forensic accountant or an attorney who specializes in finding hidden assets can help you make sure that you don’t lose an...
Just as uncovering and properly valuing all marital assets is important, it’s also important to know about all marital debts. Ordering and reviewing copies of each spouse’s credit reports from all three major credit bureauscan help uncover hidden consumer debts, such as credit card, auto, student loan, personal loan, and mortgage debt. Identifying ...
While spouses may each have their own retirement accounts during marriage (these accounts cannot be jointly owned), there may be significant differences in the amount of assets in each account. A qualified domestic relations order (QRDO)allows retirement plan assets to be divided fairly in a divorce, with neither the account holder nor the recipien...
When a divorcing couple has children, an important part of the divorce settlement is ensuring that the children will have the financial (and emotional) support that they need at least until adulthood. Numerous factors go into child support calculations, including each parent’s income, how much time the child will spend with each parent, and the chi...
It’s no surprise that family law attorneys will tell you that a do-it-yourself divorce is a terrible idea. But even though they stand to gain financially from saying that, they’re not wrong. Trying to manage your divorce yourself means trying to handle a complex legal and financial matter in which you aren’t an expert. The outcome will have a signi...
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Sep 27, 2023 · Your divorce settlement is the agreement between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse outlining how your property will be divided, visitation and custody arrangements, support agreements, and any other decisions you have made between you. The key elements of a divorce settlement: Children. Real Property. Personal Property. Finances. Debt.
Jul 26, 2022 · A divorce settlement agreement is a legal document that dictates how marital property is divided, child support and alimony, and other terms of a divorce. The decision to get a divorce can be...
