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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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Commonly Asked Divorce Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How fast can I get a divorce?

Shonda Michell Ball
Answered by attorney Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at S. Ball Law Firm, LLC
You would just file an uncontested divorce petition with the other required forms.  An uncontested divorce can be finalized in about 31 days.
You would just file an uncontested divorce petition with the other required forms.  An uncontested divorce can be finalized in about 31 days.

What can she do about it since this whole situation is messing up her credit?

Cathy Rose Cook
Answered by attorney Cathy Rose Cook (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
She can try to have the judgment set aside for lack of actual notice. She should obtain counsel to help her.
She can try to have the judgment set aside for lack of actual notice. She should obtain counsel to help her.

Who is entitled to the funds from our second property in a divorce?

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Answered by attorney Kevin W. Bruning (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Bruning & Associates, P.C.
You should hire a competent family lawyer, like me, if you have not already done so. Your question is difficult because the other facts and circumstances of you case may determine what portion of the equity in the vacation home, if any, the court will award to you and/or your wife. When you refer to half the funds used for the purchase, I assume that you mean 50% of the down payment on the vacation home and not 50% of the equity of the vacation home. It may be possible to argue that you should receive the entire down payment, and that any equity above the down payment amount should be divided. This argument may be subject to several counter arguments. For example, you indicate that you refinanced your primary home to make the down payment on the vacation home. Has your wife contributed to the mortgage payments, utilities, maintenance, upkeep, etc of the primary residence? If so, it may be argued that she has contributed to payment of the loan used to obtain the down payment on the vacation home. There may be other arguments for and against an award of a percentage of the down payment amount. My suggestion is that you attempt to negotiate a global settlement considering all of your assets.
You should hire a competent family lawyer, like me, if you have not already done so. Your question is difficult because the other facts and circumstances of you case may determine what portion of the equity in the vacation home, if any, the court will award to you and/or your wife. When you refer to half the funds used for the purchase, I assume that you mean 50% of the down payment on the vacation home and not 50% of the equity of the vacation home. It may be possible to argue that you should receive the entire down payment, and that any equity above the down payment amount should be divided. This argument may be subject to several counter arguments. For example, you indicate that you refinanced your primary home to make the down payment on the vacation home. Has your wife contributed to the mortgage payments, utilities, maintenance, upkeep, etc of the primary residence? If so, it may be argued that she has contributed to payment of the loan used to obtain the down payment on the vacation home. There may be other arguments for and against an award of a percentage of the down payment amount. My suggestion is that you attempt to negotiate a global settlement considering all of your assets.
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