The Swirlingness of It All
My marriage, for so long limping on knarled feet is formally coming to an end. I will keep my notes here on the process, for my own sake and maybe others. Mary-Claire Mira from Mayer, Glassman & Gaines LLP (310-207-0007) tells me to move back in the house! Of course, duh, it's my house too. She says my inheritance is safe with some exceptions, those being the extent to which we took care of household expenses with it. She says mediated settlements run 1/4 to 1/3 the amount of a litigated settlement. It's called "collaborative law". Both sides have to agree neither will take the case to court. An "interest based" settlement is reached. A neutral accountant is hired to asses everything. our pensions are community property I would be looking at spousal support If Michele stays in the house, she pays expenses like the mortgage. I could continue to pay the mortage and take the deduction. spousal support is tax deductable "What's best for both of us?...