Does having a new partner affect divorce settlement?
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Does having a new partner affect divorce settlement?
It is generally preferable not to start living with a new partner before final property settlement because it adds to the factors the Court must consider when assessing your claim. However, this may not be a real obstacle to you moving in with your new partner, if it suits you and your new partner to do so.
What is considered a fair divorce settlement?
A fair settlement must identify marital property and separate property. If one spouse owned property or assets prior to the marriage, and those assets haven’t been commingled, that spouse should receive that property in the divorce settlement. An inheritance or gift received by one spouse is also separate property.
Can an ex wife get ex husband’s pension?
A pension earned during marriage is generally considered to be a joint asset of both spouses. Most retirement plans will pay pension benefits directly to divorced spouses if the domestic relations order meets certain requirements.
