Marriage or Divorce – Check Your Social Security Number

Summary: Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names on their tax returns match those registered with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Is His 401k Community Property?

Dear Esq, My husband and I have been married for 21 years. We live in California, and I am considering a divorce. Is his 401K considered community property? What about our separate IRA accounts? Wondering — Dear Wondering, California is indeed a community property state. Generally speaking, anything acquired during the marriage is considered to […]

Should Retirement Benefits or Financial Losses be Included When Calculating Child Support?

Dear Esq., I have a full-time job and an Air Force retirement. My ex-wife was not married to me during any of my Air Force time. I also own, but have first mortgages on, some rental properties. Over the past 3 years, the real estate market has been very difficult and I’ve suffered negative income […]