What does 50/50 mean in a divorce?

What does 50/50 mean in a divorce?

In a 50/50 split, each spouse will receive half of marital properties and half of marital debts. If you have questions about how a judge might divide your property, ask an attorney for more information.

Does the person who files for divorce first have an advantage?

One of the main legal advantages that a person gains by filing the divorce petition before his or her spouse does is that the filer can request a Standing Order from the court when filing the petition. This can be important if the spouse filing divorce suspects that the other spouse will attempt to hide assets.

Is Roth IRA protected from divorce?

A Roth IRA, like any other asset owned by the parties, is subject to property division in divorce. For example, the parties may agree that the account holder will keep the Roth, but the other party will receive a greater portion of the equity in the marital home.

Can a spouse refuse divorce?

Even if your spouse refuses to sign any documents, the court can grant a divorce order. But you must prove your spouse was served according to the rules.