Is it better for a man to have a female divorce attorney?

Is it better for a man to have a female divorce attorney?

The sex of your attorney may not matter to a judge, nor affect their skill in helping you reach settlement. That said, you may feel more comfortable working with an attorney of one sex or the other, and that’s perfectly fine. Choosing a divorce attorney is a very personal decision.

Does my wife get half of everything in a divorce?

The court will generally divide the marital property in half, and each spouse will get one half of the total property. The court can give one spouse more property than the other spouse if the court has a good reason to do so.

How long do you have to be married to get half of assets?

Any assets acquired during a marriage (that are not gifts or inheritances or acquired by non-marital funds, such as an inheritance) are considered marital assets subject to equitable distribution. It doesn’t matter whether the marriage is 6 months long or 16 years long.

Can I get my husband’s 401k in a divorce?

Your desire to protect your funds may be self-seeking. Or it may be a matter of survival. But either way, your spouse has the legal grounds to claim all or part of your 401k benefits in a divorce settlement. And in most cases, you’ll have to find a way to make a fair and equitable split of the funds.