What does a default Judgement mean in a divorce?
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What does a default Judgement mean in a divorce?
A default divorce is one in which the courts pass judgment on the divorce after the respondent fails to respond. In other words, if a spouse ignores notices regarding a desired divorce, that spouse could find him/herself divorced anyway.
Is Social Security part of divorce settlement?
According to Federal statute, Social Security benefits are not divisible in divorce proceedings, and therefore cannot be considered a marital asset subject to distribution. However, federal law does not prohibit the division of pension benefits that are received in lieu of Social Security.
How are Social Security benefits handled in a divorce?
Depending on their circumstances, divorced Social Security beneficiaries can receive either retired-worker benefits, which are based on the individual’s own covered earnings history; auxiliary benefits, which are determined by a living or deceased former spouse’s covered earnings history; or a combination of both.
