Can a spouse take everything in a divorce?
Can a spouse take everything in a divorce?
The unfortunate reality is that he/she may certainly try to take everything, or at least an unfair share. The rule is that the community property must be divided 50/50, according to “no fault” principles. Each spouse has a fiduciary duty to disclose all assets (and income, expenses and debts).
Is it worth fighting a divorce?
No one enjoys fighting a losing battle. There’s little point to it unless the sole objective is to hurt the person you’re fighting. But given that every disagreement between you and your spouse can potentially increase the cost of your divorce, both sides get hurt financially – if not emotionally – in the process.
How do I get a divorce if my wife is not willing?
If you properly served the divorce petition and your spouse filed an uncontested response, but won’t sign off on the final divorce papers, courts in some states may allow the case to proceed as though it’s uncontested. You may wait to be assigned a court appearance date.
Is a husband responsible for his wife’s credit card debt?
In the 41 “common law” states, you are responsible only for debts in your name. If your ex charged that $39,000 on a joint Visa card in both your names, you are equally liable for the debt. Also, if you co-sign on your spouse’s credit card, you are on the hook for whatever bills are run up on that account.
