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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Will I be able to get half of my husband’s retirement account in my divorce? There are many things that must be divided in the event of a Shelby County divorce. Many people think of the marital home, the cars, the vacation homes and many other assets. One martial asset that many people do not …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

When is it a good idea to have a deposition in my divorce proceeding? A deposition is a form of discovery that is used to gather information that is relevant to the case. This is a way to gather information about the case before the trial begins. This allows the parties to use the facts …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Should I clear out the joint bank accounts before I file for divorce? Will I get in trouble with the divorce judge later on? A joint bank account is a bank account that a married couple shares and they both add to and take money out of throughout the course of the marriage. Both of …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

If I am in the military, does my wife automatically get half of my military benefits when we divorce? There is a law set into place that protects former spouses of people who have served in the military. It is called the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act. It was enacted by congress in 1982 …

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