Blog entries tagged house

Child Support Calculator: Counting Military Allowance As Income

Matt Allen — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I am in the military and pay child support. Should my Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) be counted as income for calculating child support?

I would be receiving BAH regardless of whether I had dependents or was married.

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce. I can give general divorce help Read More...

Marital Home Division If You Contributed To Home Improvements But Are Not On The Mortgage

Matt Allen — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My name isn't on the marital home mortgage since my wife owned it before we were married, but I have contributed substantial time and money in renovating the house and other home improvement projects.

Do I have a claim to any financial interest in the home given the upgrades that I either performed myself or helped pay forRead More...

How Is It Decided Which Spouse Gets To Remain In The Marital Home?

Matt Allen — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

Once the divorce process is commenced, how is it decided which spouse gets to remain in the marital home?

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce. I can give general divorce help for men, though, my knowledge is based on WisconRead More...

Ex Won't Sell Marital Home Because I'm Paying The Mortgage. What Can I Do?

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

In my divorce I was ordered to pay half the mortgage until the marital home is sold.

However, my ex-wife, who is living in the home, has showed no motivation for selling the house and is not maintaining the exterior so it even looks like a valuable property.

I am trying to understand how to get out from paying the mortgage on Read More...

Protecting Property From Division In A Divorce

Matt Allen — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I am in the process of building and purchasing my first home and would like to know how to protect this property from my wife before my purchase is finalized in the event we divorce.

We are both close to calling it quits, so I don't want her to just wait until I have bought the home sRead More...

Credit For Marital Home Mortgage Payments

Matt Allen — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Nancy Shannon

Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer

If you are going through a divorce, do not pay expenses for your soon-to-be-ex-wife, such as marital home mortgage payments, and expect the court to give you credit for it later.

The followiRead More...

Is A House Purchased With No Commingled Assets Considered Separate Property?

Matt Allen — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I owned half of my house prior to marriage and the other half of the house was transferred to me as a gift after my marriage, so the house is fully paid off with no contributions from my soon-to-be-ex-wife.

No marital funds were used for anything involving the purchase of the house, though both my wife and I live there as our primaryRead More...

Putting A Lien On Property To Pay Attorney Fees

Matt Allen — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My ex-wife's divorce attorney placed a lien on my house for her attorney fees.

I am trying to work with the bank for a loan modification, but her divorce lawyer will not remove the lien.

What can I do?

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce. I can givRead More...

Can I Change The Locks To Force Her To Move Out If I Own The House?

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I owned my house, cars, and most of the furniture before I married my wife and took in her two children.

Now that we are going to get a divorce, she claims she will not move out and has a right to my vehicles and furniture.

Can I take all my belongings, move oRead More...

How To Get Your Wife To Move Out Of The Marital Home In A Divorce

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Sara Pitcher

Mens Divorce Lawyer

At Cordell & Cordell, we advise our clients on the perils of moving out of the marital home before or during your divorce. In fact, it's listed as one of "The 10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce" in Read More...

Is Moving Out Of The Marital Home Ever A Good Idea?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My soon-to-be-ex-wife wants me to temporarily move out of the marital home during our divorce until she finds an apartment that she would then move into and I would be allowed to move back home.

Is this a problem for me if I get her to sign something stating that this is only temporary until she is ready to move? I don't a possible move toRead More...

Divorce Tips: 5 Ways To Handle The Marital Home In Divorce

Matt Allen — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Nathan A. Hacker

Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer

What do you do with the marital home when you’re getting divorced?

There a few options and some things you should be aware of before you sign off on any agreement with your wife.

The following is a list of 5 tips to consider when dividing your marital home during a dRead More...

Options If A Divorcing Couple Cannot Afford The Marital Home

Matt Allen — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Sara Pitcher

Cordell & Cordell Noblesville, Indiana Divorce Lawyer

Especially in a down economy, divorcing couples may not be in a financial situation where one party can afford to keep the residence.

In that case, the parties can agree to list the maritRead More...

Child Support Laws: Other Options For Paying Child Support

Matt Allen — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My wife and I are getting a divorce and she is requesting I pay 35% of my net income as child support for our four children.

She plans on using that child support money to buy a new house after our divorce is finalized. I don't think my child support payments should be that high, particularly if she is going to use it for her own interests.

Removing Wife's Name From Marital Home Title

Matt Allen — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I was awarded the marital home and the associated mortgage payment obligation per our divorce decree.

I have since paid off the house and would like to get her name off the title. How do I do this?

Answer:

While I am not licensed to practice in your jurRead More...

Can One Spouse Legally Kick The Other Out Of The Marital Home?

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My wife and I are thinking of a divorce and she is threatening to call the police and have them kick me out of our house.

Can she kick me out of the marital home?

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce. I can give general divorce help for men based on the laws in my state (Florida), though.

While you hRead More...

Advice On Divorce: Can I Prevent My Ex From Entering the Marital Home?

Matt Allen — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

In my divorce settlement, I was awarded exclusive use of the marital home.

My ex-wife still has keys to the house and still has personal property in the house.

What rights do I have under exclusive occupancy? May I change the locks? May I demand she move her property out by a certain date and dispose of it if she faiRead More...

Financial Advice On Divorce: Reimbursement For Paying Mortgage

Matt Allen — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I need financial advice on divorce regarding my rights to the marital home.

The home we live in is in my wife's name, but I have made all of the mortgage payments since we were married.

In our divorce, would I have any right to the property's value or receive credit for the amount of the mortgage I have paid off?

AnswRead More...

Divorce Tips For Men: What To Do With The House?

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By Julie Garrison

Special to DadsDivorce.com

There is way more to sort through when getting divorced than most couples are prepared to deal with: child custody, alimony, who is going to move out (divorce tip for men: don’t move out!), etc.

Even more perplexing is what to do with the marital home.

For manRead More...

Common Questions about Mortgages and Divorce

Matt Allen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By Marty Woodrome

Mortgage Loan Originator

In my work as a mortgage loan originator, I am often called upon to provide financing to clients who are obtaining a mortgage as a means of bringing their divorce proceedings to settlement.

As you are fully aware, if a couple has been together for a while and property has been amassed during their marriage, a mortgage is often required.