Frequently worker's compensation benefits can be overlooked if the funds are received after the Final decree of Divorce. If the injury occurs during the marriage, this loss of earning capacity is community property. Household furniture and furnishings can be divided by an itemized inventory and having each party choose the property they wish to have. In most cases the parties can reach an agreement when dividing their assets without any court intervention. Notice must be given within the required time period to the health care provider by the non-employee spouse and failure to pay the health premiums can result in cancellation of the plans.
Retirement plans are under the courts' jurisdiction, and covered in a subsequent article.
Sometimes, a party may realize that they cannot afford a divorce.