Melissa Heinig

Attorney · Cooley Law School

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Dividing the Debts in a California Divorce
This article provides a basic overview of how debts are dealt with in California divorces and highlights some of the more complex issues that can arise when dividing debts in a divorce.
Debt and Property Division in Minnesota
Find out what Minnesota divorce law has to say about dividing property, assets, and debts.
Maryland Marital Property FAQs
Find out what Maryland divorce law has to say about dividing property, assets, and debts.
Virginia Spousal Support (Alimony) FAQs
If you and your spouse can't resolve the question of spousal support, a judge will do it for you.
Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Wyoming
In Wyoming, either spouse can request alimony as soon as the divorce process begins. However, requesting alimony doesn't guarantee an award and judges have broad discretion when deciding if it's appropriate in your case.
Understanding and Calculating Alimony in West Virginia
If you're worried about how you'll make ends meet during or after your divorce, you may need to ask the court for alimony.
Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Vermont
Learn how judges in Vermont determine the type, amount, and duration of alimony during a divorce.
Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Tennessee
If a spouse requests alimony in a divorce, the judge will evaluate a series of factors and circumstances before creating a final award. Learn more about how judges decide alimony awards in Tennessee.
Child Support in Nebraska
Child support is a monthly payment that parents make to help cover the costs of raising a child. In Nebraska, parents have an equal duty to support their children financially.
Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Rhode Island
Find out what Rhode Island divorce law has to say about alimony, including when it can be awarded and for how long.