Roamer's Wife
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon
The situation:
Married 9 years. No children. We own a home. We have a $100,000.00 mortgage with both our names as borrowers. The home is currently valued at ~$200,000.00. We have approximately $1,500.00 in credit card debt, and $18,000.00 in student loans in one partner's name. We believe we'll be able to resolve this like adults, it's not an "ugly" divorce.
The questions:
Would an attorney be recommended to handle this divorce?
-If so, should both partners get an attorney?
-If so, what sorts of fee's might be expected?
Can the court require an equal distribution of marital asset/debts if the partners want something different?
Can the court require a mortgage lender to refinance a home as part of a divorce decree, in one person's name?
One spouse earns approximately $35,000.00 annually, the other earns approximately $20,000.00 annually. Is spousal support/alimony required by the courts, even if it's not asked for?
-If so, how long would spousal support be expected to last, based on 9 year marriage?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
The situation:
Married 9 years. No children. We own a home. We have a $100,000.00 mortgage with both our names as borrowers. The home is currently valued at ~$200,000.00. We have approximately $1,500.00 in credit card debt, and $18,000.00 in student loans in one partner's name. We believe we'll be able to resolve this like adults, it's not an "ugly" divorce.
The questions:
Would an attorney be recommended to handle this divorce?
-If so, should both partners get an attorney?
-If so, what sorts of fee's might be expected?
Can the court require an equal distribution of marital asset/debts if the partners want something different?
Can the court require a mortgage lender to refinance a home as part of a divorce decree, in one person's name?
One spouse earns approximately $35,000.00 annually, the other earns approximately $20,000.00 annually. Is spousal support/alimony required by the courts, even if it's not asked for?
-If so, how long would spousal support be expected to last, based on 9 year marriage?
Thank you for your time and consideration.