Does it matter where I file for divorce?

Does it matter where I file for divorce?

But does it make a difference who files for divorce first? Although there is no right or wrong for who files first, there can be advantages and disadvantages. The court and judge usually look at both party’s information equally. However, it can make a difference if you file first.

What is the divorce law in Michigan?

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. A divorce will be granted regardless of the fault of either party. However, fault can come into play when dividing marital property or when one party asks for spousal support or alimony.

Can you take all the money out of a joint account?

While no account holder can remove another account holder from a joint account without that person’s consent, few banks will stop you from withdrawing or transferring the entire balance on your own. The most common joint account holders include parents and their children, spouses, and other close family members.

Are banks notified when someone dies?

When an account holder dies, the next of kin must notify their banks of the death. This is usually done by delivering a certified copy of the death certificate to the bank, along with the deceased’s name and Social Security number, plus bank account numbers, and other information.

Who notifies Social Security when a person dies?

In most cases, the funeral home will report the person’s death to us. You should give the funeral home the deceased person’s Social Security number if you want them to make the report. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-(TTY 1-.

What happens to joint checking account when one dies?

Jointly Owned Accounts If you own an account jointly with someone else, then after one of you dies, in most cases the surviving co-owner will automatically become the account’s sole owner. The account will not need to go through probate before it can be transferred to the survivor.

Are joint accounts frozen when one person dies?

The account is not “frozen” after the death and they do not need a grant of probate or any authority from the personal representatives to access it. You should, however, tell the bank about the death of the other account holder.

Do joint bank accounts have right of survivorship?

Most joint bank accounts come with what’s called the “right of survivorship,” meaning that when one co-owner dies, the other will automatically be the sole owner of the account. So when the first owner dies, the funds in the account belong to the survivor—without probate.

How do you know if your joint account has right of survivorship?

Generally, and in the past, the most important factor in determining whether a joint account is with rights of survivorship is whether the bank signature card establishing the account identifies the interests of the parties as being with rights of survivorship.

Can you add beneficiaries to a joint account?

Joint account owners can designate beneficiaries to take over assets as a “payable on death” listing. For accounts with a rights of survivorship, both parties must die for beneficiaries to inherit the funds. Tenants in common account allow beneficiaries to take the percentage of the account owned by the deceased.