After the Divorce
Once you are divorced, there are often post-divorce tasks to complete. Whether you are implementing the agreements or addressing post-divorce disputes, learning the basics (and what you can do on your own) will prepare you and may save you time and money.
Post Divorce Introduction
Learn about steps and tasks that need to be completed to implement the agreements outlined in the decree after the divorce is final.
Post Divorce Transfer of Real Estate
Learn the steps, considerations and potential challenges with transferring or handling real estate after a divorce is final.
Post Divorce Division of Retirement
Learn the procedures and legal requirements to divide each type of retirement account to facilitate a smooth transition and compliance with the divorce decree.
Post Divorce Division of Other Assets and Liabilities
Review considerations and tips for dividing assets and liabilities after divorce, like bank accounts, investment accounts and debts.
Interest Rate
The cost of borrowing money, expressed as a percentage of the loan amount.
Loan Modification
A change made to the terms of an existing loan by the lender, sometimes considered as an alternative to refinancing, though not a common divorce solution and not to be confused with a loan assumption or refinance.
Warranty Deed
A legal document that guarantees the grantor has clear title to the property and the legal right to transfer it, providing assurances against any future claims or encumbrances.
Beneficiary Designations
Instructions on who will receive benefits from accounts like life insurance policies and retirement plans in the event of your death.
Certified Copy
An official document that verifies the finalization of a legal matter with an endorsement by the court, often a raised seal.
Notice of Entry
A document or court order provided to the parties of a legal matter saying that the final judgment of the divorce has been entered and is now final.
Appeal
In litigation, the process for a party to request review of the trial court's decision to a higher court if they believe legal errors were made or if they disagree with the outcome.
In-Kind Transfer
The process of transferring ownership of assets without converting assets to cash and potentially incurring taxes, and instead directly transferring the actual asset itself, such as stocks, property, or other physical items.
Loan Term
The length of time over which the mortgage must be repaid (typically 15 or 30 years); a refinance typically restarts the term while a loan assumption maintains the current term.
QDRO
Also known as Qualified Domestic Relations Order and pronounced "quadro," a legal order following a divorce that is required to divide ownership of a qualified retirement plan (such as a pension or 401k) to give the divorced spouse their share of the asset or pension plan.
