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.
Contempt of Court
Name Change
The legal process of changing your name after a divorce, which involves updating your name on all legal and personal documents such as your Social Security card, driver’s license, and bank accounts, often using a certified copy of the divorce decree.
Post-Decree
Also known as post-divorce, the phase following finalization of a divorce when the final resolutions are implemented.
Enforcement
Name Deletion
Also known as loan assumption, a process where one spouse takes over the existing mortgage, becoming solely responsible for payments, while keeping the original loan terms (e.g., interest rate, balance, maturity date). Lender approval is typically required, and not all loans are assumable.
Quit Claim Deed
A legal document used to transfer ownership interest in a property without providing any guarantees about the title's validity or freedom from encumbrances, often used in a divorce because of the familiarty and trust between the parties.
Indemnity Clause
A contractual provision in which one party agrees to compensate the other for any loss or damage incurred, often used to protect against financial liability.
Lien
A legal right or claim against a property by a creditor or a party owed a settlement to secure the payment of a debt or obligation, remaining until the debt is satisfied.
Refinance
The process of replacing an existing mortgage with a new one, typically done in divorce to remove a spouse from the loan, pay off the existing balance, and possibly extract equity for a buyout.
Participant
An employee or former employee who has accrued benefits in a retirement plan and is entitled to receive those benefits upon retirement or another qualifying event.
