The ex-wife of a deceased NFL player can pursue his pension benefits, according to the ruling of a federal judge in Massachusetts on April 18. A motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the ex-wife of a former New England Patriots player by the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL...
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Month: April 2017
Signs that divorce is imminent in New York
Divorce is never a word married couples want to utter, but there comes a time where it is necessary. Gone are the days where divorce was a stigma, which is why so many couples are seeing their marriages end in divorce nowadays. Here are some common signs that show...
What to address in a qualified domestic relations order
A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is common in divorce cases, especially when dealing with division of pensions. There are quite a bit of items that must be addressed in a QDRO in order to protect all parties involved. The items that must be addressed are...
What are your options for divvying up the house during a divorce?
One of the biggest assets most divorcing couples have is their home -- and it's also often the most problematic issue to settle. How do you divvy up the house in a divorce? What you ultimately can do depends a lot on how much equity you have in the home and your...
Understanding the Majauskas formula for pension division
In 1984, the State Court of Appeals heard the case Majauskas v. Majauskas, a divorce case which concerned pension plan distribution. The plaintiff argued that his pension rights were not marital property because he began work for the Rochester Police Department before...