How marital assets are divided?

How marital assets are divided?

When you get divorced, community property is generally divided equally between the spouses, while each spouse gets to keep his or her separate property. Equitable distribution: In all other states, assets and earnings accumulated during marriages are divided equitably (fairly) but not necessarily equally.

What is considered community property in a divorce?

Community property states follow the rule that all assets acquired during the marriage are considered “community property.” Marital property in community property states are owned by both spouses equally (50/50).

How do I rebuild my life after divorce?

How to Rebuild Yourself After a DivorceGrieve. Divorce is similar to death. Write it down. Always have a journal to write down your daily emotional struggles. Communicate with friends and family. Seek professional help. You can start dating again. Take it slow. Aspire to be financially stable. Divorce is Never Easy.

Should I refinance before or after divorce?

Starting the refinance process before the divorce is filed is by far the quickest and easiest path. This is because, when you talk to your mortgage lender about refinancing, they will ask you your marital status.