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Question:

I was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident that will result in me receiving a significant financial settlement.

Since I am still married and the injury obviously occurred while I was married, is my wife entitled to any of this settlement money? What about if I file for divorce before the settlement is reached?

Joseph Cordell’s latest column on HuffingtonPost.com explains why the moment you say "I do" you are essentially giving your spouse half of your wealth.

Not just your current wealth and what you bring into the marriage, but nearly every asset acquired during the course of the marriage -- and sometimes after.

Cordell, the principal partner of Cordell & Cordell and founder of DadsDivorce.com, thinks every guy should realize the enormity and importance of saying, “I do.” It’s a contract that Cordell thinks guys do not appreciate the extent and comprehensiveness of.

Question:

I own 25% of my family business. It is written into the company bylaws that no spouse in the instance of divorce will have any interest in the company.

Can my ex-wife still be awarded a portion of the business? Do state divorce laws overrule the company bylaws?

Question:

I have started collecting social security benefits shortly before we are about to begin divorce proceedings.

Is my wife entitled to half, or any portion, of my monthly social security benefits or would it be considered separate property ineligible for property division?

Question:

My financial advice on divorce question concerns the disbursement of a life insurance policy.

Would my spouse be entitled to money received by a life insurance policy with my name only as a beneficiary?