Law Office of Joan Berry Nassar, P.A.

07/22/2026

Retirement savings built up during a marriage are often considered shared property, regardless of whose name is on the account. Navigating how these funds are split requires specific legal documents to ensure the transfer is handled correctly. Knowing your rights regarding these accounts can protect your financial stability as you start a new chapter.

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07/17/2026

Splitting home equity during a divorce involves navigating complex property laws and mortgage rules. Consulting a family law attorney helps you structure a legally sound buyout or deferred sale, protecting your credit and financial future.

Divorce isn't just about emotional separation—it's about financial separation, too. Here's how home equity is split in a divorce.

07/04/2026

Getting married later in life can simplify hospital visitation and healthcare decisions, as spouses typically have automatic rights under the law. However, a new marriage can also accidentally overwrite your current estate plans and affect your eligibility for long-term care programs like Medicaid. Understanding how your legal rights and responsibilities change after marriage helps ensure your intentions are honored.

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07/03/2026

An active-duty service member’s sudden departure does not strip their family of their legal rights or access to vital military benefits. Before a spouse's chain of command tries to issue a temporary regulatory waiver, learn how a military divorce attorney can secure binding civil court orders for involuntary allotments, child support, and continued healthcare coverage.

Military spouses abandoned by their partner can learn about the rights and benefits they may be entitled to like housing allowance, support services and more.

06/17/2026

Navigating a military divorce introduces unique legal complexities, including the division of military pensions under federal law and the calculation of support payments using VA disability. Learn how specific military regulations, tax shifts, and updated estate plans will impact your post-divorce financial future. https://www.usaa.com/advice/divorce-and-financial-stability/

06/12/2026

To protect your finances during a later-life divorce, you should freeze joint accounts and separate your credit history to safeguard individual assets. It is also essential to consult a financial advisor and divorce attorney to navigate complex state property laws, update retirement beneficiaries, and manage tax liabilities.

Steps to take when a longtime marriage ends

06/05/2026

If you were married for at least 10 years and are age 62 or older, you may be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's earnings history. Filing for these benefits will not notify your ex-spouse or reduce their monthly payments, making it a critical asset to evaluate when navigating a divorce.

The end of a marriage doesn’t necessarily end eligibility for family benefits

06/03/2026

While both annulments and divorces end a marriage, they have very different legal requirements and consequences. Learn more about the key differences and the circumstances under which each option may apply.

Compare annulment vs. divorce—understand the legal differences and determine which option suits your situation. Get expert insights with MetLife.

05/30/2026

It might be tempting to use a cheap online platform to draft a DIY prenuptial agreement, but family courts heavily scrutinize these contracts. In many states, if both parties do not have independent legal counsel or if financial disclosures are incomplete, the entire agreement can be thrown out during a divorce. Protect your future with an enforceable, attorney backed prenup. Check out this guide on prenup lawyers and schedule a consultation with our team today.

Considering a prenup? Find out when you should hire a prenup lawyer, what a lawyer does, and how much a prenuptial agreement typically costs.

05/16/2026

The "Right of First Refusal" sounds like a great way to maximize time with your kids, until your ex uses it to micromanage your personal life. If you are dealing with a high-conflict co-parent, this popular custody clause might actually backfire. Read the pros and cons, and contact our firm to draft a parenting plan that protects your peace.

Learn more about right of first refusal and how it commonly works in child custody agreements.